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Q: My kids are being intimidated by the teacher, not giving them the progress report because I have pay late the tuition.

I have been paying the tuition late including paying the late fees, I am behind a month and a half, I just made a payment yesterday of 1200.00 the teacher today told my daughter since I have not paid the tuition which is late in front of the class told her she could not give her the progress report... View More

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Q: Can you get kicked out of someone’s house when you pay rent without a notarized letter?

My mom and I live with my grandparents who own their home and we pay monthly rent. The last time they called the cops on us the cops told them that without a notarized letter from the court they cannot kick us out because we pay monthly rent to them. Is this true and what would the proceedings be... View More

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Q: Me / Ex have shared parental responsibility with decision making;

He’s been absent 4 years from child’s life, no contact, no Timesharing. I’ve made all decisions bc he’s absent. I paid school for child special needs & he says because he didn’t agree on school he dloesnt have to pay me his portion. I think the court will agree since he’s been... View More

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Q: Can neighbors sue a truck company and the person renting the truck, if the person knocks down utility lines when leaving
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 18, 2024

A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. They can, but electric power or communications companies have more experience in such settings, depending on damages. Good luck

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Q: A lawyer sued an air conditioning company for me in 2020-2021 because the install didn't pass city inspection.

I paid the lawyer $13,500 and the case went to mediation. The air conditioning company agreed to take back their unit. The case seemed to blow up in my face during mediation as my lawyer said it was my decision whether or not to settle. After I withdrew from the case the lawyer told me his future... View More

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Q: Can a pawn shop deny you from putting you items on layaway to buy back that you lost in pawn

I lost my items that I had pawned and now they are selling them but I wanted to put them on layaway and they are telling me no that I have to pay the past due balance to put the items back in pawn even though they don't have all of the items any more

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Q: Is it legal for an employer to put a GPS tracker in a company vehicle without notifying the employees?

There is no company handbook or policy and nothing was ever said to anyone about them

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Q: what governs shutter removal in FL condos
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Q: cop told me to take incorrect address citation to court, and hell ask to have it waved. do i submit no contest? or NG?

he told me if i corrected it in 7 days of the citation, hell tell the judge to wave it. im unsure if i need to submit a no contest or not guilty plea. also unsure if there are fees associated with either plea

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answered on Oct 25, 2024

If the officer advised correcting the address within seven days, it might be best to follow that guidance first. Update your address as instructed and notify the court to see if the citation can be waived based on the correction. This approach could potentially resolve the issue without needing to... View More

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Q: I bought a car within the first hour of buying it it died while I was driving on the interstate. Can I sue?

It’s a 2005 Honda civic lx the man told me the only thing it needed was a o2 sensor.

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answered on Oct 25, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about the trouble you’ve experienced with your new purchase. Whether you can pursue legal action depends on several factors, including the terms of your sales agreement and any promises the seller made about the car's condition. If the seller assured you that only the... View More

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Q: My husband of 32 years is threatening to stop paying the mortgage of the primary residence.

What are my options if he stops paying the mortgage?

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answered on Oct 21, 2024

I'm sorry you're going through this difficult situation. If your husband stops paying the mortgage, first review your financial situation to understand how it will impact you. Contact your mortgage lender to discuss your options, such as modifying the loan or setting up a payment plan to... View More

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Q: can a Pennsylvania Dealer (used car) license plate be valid in Florida? Is it legally allowed to be used in Florida?

Owner of Condo Unit has his car parked in lot with a PA Dealer plate on the car for 3-4 months at a time. The condo is in Florida.

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answered on Oct 16, 2024

Using a Pennsylvania dealer license plate in Florida can lead to legal issues. Dealer plates are intended for vehicles used in the course of business by dealerships, and they come with specific restrictions. These plates are not meant for personal use or for vehicles that are primarily located out... View More

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Q: Who pays the balance of the attorney fees when an estate is insolvent.

There are not enough assets of the estate to cover the total attorney fees. Am I, the executor, responsible to pay out of pocket?

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Oct 15, 2024

Yes, depending on the terms of the retainer agreement you made with your attorney, you are probably liable. I doubt that it provides that the fees you owe are contingent upon the estate having enough to pay the attorney fees.

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Q: Cold enforcement put a lien on my property they said it cannot reduce the price because they are registered with cou cou
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answered on Oct 12, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about the lien on your property. Having a lien can impact your financial situation and your ability to manage or sell your home, so it's important to take action.

First, confirm the details of the lien by reviewing any official documents you received. Check with...
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Q: I own a mobile home and pay lot rent. We are flooded from Helen and Milton. Can’t pay lot rent , what now?

I’m going to have to file bankruptcy, and need help dealing with Legacy corp, cannot live in three feet of water for long.

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answered on Oct 12, 2024

I'm really sorry to hear about the flooding and the challenges you're facing. First, prioritize your safety by finding a safe place to stay if your home is currently uninhabitable. Reach out to local emergency services or shelters that can provide immediate assistance.

For your...
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Q: Is it legal for Lowe’s to sell a product that scans the incorrect code and higher price due to internal error
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answered on Oct 11, 2024

If a product at Lowe's scans at a higher price due to an internal error, it could be a violation of consumer protection laws, which often require retailers to honor the posted or advertised price. Many regions have laws ensuring that consumers pay the correct price, especially if the item has... View More

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Q: Do you have to file a marriage license with the state, if you had a minister marry.

Afraid to lose Social security benefits

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answered on Oct 10, 2024

I understand your concern about how marriage might impact your Social Security benefits.

In most states, for a marriage to be legally recognized, you need to obtain and file a marriage license with the state. Not filing the license could mean the marriage isn't legally recognized,...
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Q: Can I have a calls of stock in a C corp in Wyoming that has super preferred voting rights?

class not calls

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answered on Sep 25, 2024

Yes, you can create a class of stock in a Wyoming C corporation that has super preferred voting rights. This would fall under the category of customized stock classes, which allow corporations to allocate different voting powers to different types of shares. The corporation’s bylaws or articles... View More

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Q: This is in regards to Law HP1203. My Hoa is demanding me to park my work van in the garage. Can the do that?

From my POA:

SEPOA is a POA organized under section 617 and therefore we are not subject to this legislation as it is specific to HOAs (section 720). This fact has been confirmed by our attorneys and they have also advised us we are within our rights to seek enforcement.

To this... View More

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answered on Sep 25, 2024

It seems like your Property Owners Association (POA) is enforcing their own set of rules regarding the parking of commercial vehicles, separate from the legislation that applies to Homeowners Associations (HOAs). Since they are organized under section 617 rather than section 720, they are not... View More

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