You didn't ask a question, but I suppose your question is, "Do I have to give the car back?" Hard to say from the brief info in your post. First, the distributions under your aunt's Will cannot happen until she dies, so her Will is irrelevant at this point. That means the car... Read more »

Three options (other than paying in full): 1. Attempt to settle up, such as by offering X cents on the dollar and/or paying in monthly installments over X number of years; 2. File for bankruptcy if eligible (consult a bankruptcy attorney); 3. Determine if you are judgment-proof and can just let... Read more »

You indicated that numerous lawyers have told you they cannot be of help. Did they provide the specific reasons, including principles of law and issues of proof, that caused them to decline the matter? That's step number one - to meet with a lawyer (either in person or virtually) to go over... Read more »

First, forgery is a crime that can be reported to the police, and can result in arrest. Whether you should report it in your situation is a decision for you to make based on factors that include the relationship you wish to have with the landlord and any potential retaliation (though retaliation... Read more »

Generally, removal to Federal Court is not by petition, but rather by notice of removal that requires removal without needing State Court approval. Then the plaintiff may then file a motion to remand the case back to State Court if there are any grounds to do so, including technical defects in the... Read more »

Yes - if you request the information and that info is in their possession, but otherwise, probably not. Request copies of all contracts with such service providers, all invoices, all receipts for items purchased for the services, all documents showing materials and chemicals used, and whatever... Read more »

The dog owner is legally responsible for the vet bills, which you should first present to the owner to try to amicably resolve the matter, and if not settled, you can sue the owner in small claims court, assuming the amount is $8,000 or less. If the dog is owned by a couple, you would sue both... Read more »

That's a mysterious question - didn't the attorney give an explanation? That's step one. If no explanation, your friend should ask for an emailed explanation. If he/she gave an explanation, what's the problem with the explanation? Not understandable? Not believable? In... Read more »

A lawyer has an ethical obligation to adequately communicate with the client, including on major developments (which would certainly include a settlement offer), and to diligently move the case forward. However, a few weeks time between a Step A and a Step B may be reasonable and not in any way... Read more »

Not necessarily. In the legal employment discrimination analysis, you compare yourself to employees in the same or similar position to your position, or performing the same duties as you. Those employees are called "comparator" employees. Also, if the person you are supervising has... Read more »

Schedule a consultation with an attorney in your area. An attorney's harsh demand letter might do the trick.

Also, your local code likely has a decibel limit, at least for certain time frames of the day, and there are gizmos for measuring decibel levels in your home. If code... Read more »

You are apparently posting this inquiry after your prior one in which I gave the information about potential ability to appeal a dismissal with prejudice. If the case is dismissed with prejudice, it CANNOT be re-filed, but it possibly may be appealed (to a higher court) within 30 days of entry of... Read more »

No, a dismissal with prejudice means the Court has decided that the case is over in that particular court and cannot be re-filed. A dismissal without prejudice means the plaintiff has an option to either amend the complaint or file a new lawsuit on the same basis, depending on the circumstances.... Read more »

If it is not zoned for multifamily and the owner did not obtain a variance and/or permitting to allow the different use, both you and the landlord have a problem, but you would then have remedies against the landlord. Code enforcement could order a prompt cessation of the multifamily use. The... Read more »

You didn't ask a question, but I guess you are wondering if you must contact your insurance company, and/or whether there's some way to prevent your rate from rising. First, if the other driver decides to make a claim, your insurance co. will find out from her, and your failure to report... Read more »

Do you mean "on" her accounts as a joint account holder or only as a benefiary? Or are you a trustee, whose sole function is to administer a trust? That makes a difference. If you're a joint account holder, a portion of the funds may be at risk of you're not exempt from... Read more »

By "contract", I assume you mean a lease, but it's unclear from your inquiry whether your landlord is the roommate or someone else. Either way, there is a procedure under Fla. Statutes Section 83.51 for a written 7-day "cure" notice giving the landlord 7 days to comply... Read more »

Sounds like the customer committed a crime, or more than one crime (and is there a video to prove it?). You can report it to the police to see if they will arrest the customer for indecent exposure, etc. - but you may want to run that by your employer first. If the employer would terminate you... Read more »

If it's a public, street-side sidewalk, there is a possibility that the government entity controlling it would be liable to you, though it might raise a defense of the condition being open and obvious if the matter were to be litigated. For this kind of claim against a local government, you... Read more »

Consult a landlord-tenant attorney in your area. The issue here is your agreement. If it was to stay until a particular date, then you will owe rent for the holdover days and might legally owe double rent. Also, if you decided you would stay there without a private bedroom, and could have instead... Read more »