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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Florida on
Q: MY friend picked me up when my car was stranded, then she got into a car accident. Would this be my fault or hers?
Keith Petrochko
Keith Petrochko
answered on Dec 17, 2014

If I'm following your question right- you were involved in an accident, in your friend's car, which was under your friends control at the time of accident. If that is the case it is not your fault. But that doesn't matter now anyway, what does matter is you and your friends health.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Florida on
Q: In new york does a child automatically become emancipated once they reach 21.

I was issued a judgement to pay arrears and continue paying current support. One child will turn 21 in a month the other in a year.

Keith Petrochko
Keith Petrochko
answered on Dec 14, 2014

You would have to ask a New York attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law for Florida on
Q: Hello I received a lawsuit but my company was closed 1 year ago, the plaintiff involved me individually too, I respond

by myself butnot for my company because was closed, how can I affecting me if no answer for my closed company?

Keith Petrochko
Keith Petrochko
answered on Dec 14, 2014

How was your company closed? Did you file with the state to close it or did you just stop paying for the license? Does the company still have assets? How it was formed may dictate if you are personally responsible for the companies liabilities.

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You need to schedule a...
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1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Florida on
Q: I'm 16 year old, and i want to move out. but my mom let me. i work and i go to school. What i can do ?
Keith Petrochko
Keith Petrochko
answered on Dec 13, 2014

You can deal with it. You aren't an adult, you don't get to make those decisions.

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Florida on
Q: Can a 17 and18 yr old date in Florida
Keith Petrochko
Keith Petrochko
answered on Dec 13, 2014

Yes.

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Florida on
Q: can a 16 year old and 18 year old date and have sexual activity if they have dated for 2 years already
Keith Petrochko
Keith Petrochko
answered on Dec 9, 2014

I suggest you review FL Stat. 794.05 And 827.04.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Florida on
Q: I was terminated by Woodforest National Bank by a planned design in the State of Florida. I need a lawyer.

Do you have any lawyer that may be able to handle this case?

Keith Petrochko
Keith Petrochko
answered on Dec 9, 2014

Use the "find a layer" tab on this site or google around and call some attorneys, schedule a consultation and see if you feel comfortable with the lawyer- you should be able to find an attorney willing to help.

1 Answer | Asked in Collections for Florida on
Q: where do i find a motion of writ to send to a debt collector whom wants to garnish my wages on a 11 year old debt that

I am a victim of identity fraud, I received a debt collector letter stating that they are going to garnish my wages within 20 days. how do I find / prepare a motion of writ to send to the debt collector to stop this.

Keith Petrochko
Keith Petrochko
answered on Dec 9, 2014

What type of debt is this? Has there been a lawsuit? You need to hire an attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Florida on
Q: If i had autism, and my rights were violated, what kind of lawyer would i need?
Keith Petrochko
Keith Petrochko
answered on Dec 7, 2014

I suppose that would depend on the type of violation you are talking about. If it's a civil rights issue you would need a civil rights attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Florida on
Q: what is the law to claim an abandoned dog.

A dog was left in my care over a month ago. The owner has not been able to be reached and has not provided food for the dog. We have been caring for this dog with our own money since she came to our home. If the owner wants the dog back are we obligated to return the dog to her. What is the length... View More

Keith Petrochko
Keith Petrochko
answered on Dec 7, 2014

FL Stat. 705.19 deals with the abandonment of animals by owner.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: my son violated probation because he entered a rehabilitation center? now he has a warrant. how can we fix this problem

he was given a year of probation; however, the center took him away to another facility for his own good because he kept living the facility where he reported to his probation officer. One day she visited and he wasn't there and she reported him. since he has been in recuperation for 21 months... View More

Keith Petrochko
Keith Petrochko
answered on Dec 7, 2014

You will need to hire a criminal defense attorney. Best of luck to him.

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Florida on
Q: I have a building in Alexandria Bay NY where a tennant when leaving removed fixtures and counters and sinks. They also

dis not pay taxes and insurance in our lease agreement on the total of $ 1751.00. I am in Florida and can not easily take her to small claims court.

Keith Petrochko
Keith Petrochko
answered on Dec 7, 2014

Hire a NY attorney to do it for you.

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Florida on
Q: How do age of consent laws work?

Say a 16 year old and 24 year old wanted to have sex but lived in Florida could they just go to Alabama where the age of consent is 16 and have sex or do they have to be residents?

Keith Petrochko
Keith Petrochko
answered on Dec 7, 2014

No, you cannot cross boarders for such activity. Well, you can, but it wouldn't help you in anyway.

I suggest you review FL Stat. 794.05

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Florida on
Q: I was involved in a 4 car accident. Car that hit me damaged & my rear end smashed. We both have same insurance co.

Both of us hurt. She had full coverage, I had pip & liability. Why when I went to get looked at they wanted $ from my $500 deductable. I pay first then Ins. Pay later....? Need a lawyer?

Keith Petrochko
Keith Petrochko
answered on Dec 7, 2014

You need a lawyer.

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Florida on
Q: What can I do when someone hits my dog and kills it with a car?
Keith Petrochko
Keith Petrochko
answered on Dec 7, 2014

Sorry.

Unfortunately, animals are viewed the same as a couch in the eye's of the law- as property. You can sue for the value of your companion animal.

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Florida on
Q: I'm 17 and I'm seeing a guy who is 27 if no sexual contact happens is it illegal and could my parents press charges?

I'm with this guy and he's scared if e talks to me he could go to prison but if we just talk no sexual contact happens is it still illegal and possible for my parents to press charges And if so after I turn 18 and tell them could they still press charges considering we where together wen... View More

Keith Petrochko
Keith Petrochko
answered on Dec 7, 2014

I suggest you review FL Stat. 794.05 And 827.04.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for Florida on
Q: if a pharmacist refuse to ring me up because im sick is that discrimination?

The pharmacist told m they dont ring people up back there but ive been a customer for years so i knew that was false so i went up front and the cashier went back to where the pharmacist was and when she came back she said the pharmacist told her she disnt ring me up because i was sick

Keith Petrochko
Keith Petrochko
answered on Dec 7, 2014

No, that isn't discrimination. There is no claim here.

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