Lying to the police was another moment of poor judgment. You have the right to remain silent (other than identify yourself) when questioned by police about anything that could potentially lead to a criminal charge. You now may potentially be arrested (or be given a notice to appear in court) and... View More

You may be required to pursue probates, If a deed transfer is invalid for any reason it could result in a defective title and lead to questionable or unclear ownership and the property cannot be sold or insured and getting title insurance will be problematic. The result of this is that the... View More

Dissolving an association doesn't terminate the restrictive covenants or solve problems with the city or county. The restrictive covenants have a provision on how to terminate them and it requires at least a majority of the lot (or lot owners potentially) and probably their mortgage companies... View More

I am sorry for your struggles, the power of attorney will override the ability of the spouse (you) to make decisions in the State of Florida, you would have to petition the court for guardianship or you would have to get a power of attorney to override and replace the one that the son has in place... View More

Infidelity is not an issue in Florida divorces. Only if she spent money on you will the relationship be an issue. There is no reason for the court to consider the pictures. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

Florida went through a lot of changes in recent years and a lot of what you will find online is unreliable and inaccurate, or it will be from another state and Florida financial institutions and other entities will simply reject them and not accept them, so you have to be cautious. Most estate... View More

A foreign national who lawfully enters the United States may later seek to adjust their status through sponsorship by a U.S. citizen spouse. However, the issue of intent at the time of entry can become a critical factor. If an individual misrepresented their purpose upon entry—concealing an... View More

Whether any medical professional fell below the professional standards of care (that is, committed malpractice) is an issue that must first be reviewed by a physician in collaboration with a medical malpractice attorney, upon obtaining the medical records. Your brother's first step is to pick... View More

Your situation raises both legal and practical considerations, and I’m glad you’re seeking guidance now.

In Florida, being pregnant by another person does not automatically expedite a divorce, but it can complicate the timeline—especially with regard to establishing paternity and... View More

You need to read carefully the court order on child support. If the child was 21 and not in school then you can probably stop paying. Let the other parent take you to court and prove that you do still owe child support. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

Contact a lawyer who is a member of the P.R. Bar, who practices family law. Other than lawyers in P.R. itself, you likely can find some Fla. lawyers who are members of the P.R. Bar by contacting the Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service, which you can find at Floridabar.org.

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answered on May 19, 2025

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Your rights to get back your daughter depends upon the type of court that gave an order to the stepfather and the type of court that the gave an order to the biological father. For instance, if DCF is involved or if it is family court. You may need to join the cases so that there... View More

There is no "due process" with non-governmental entities, nor are there violations of your right of association and religious freedom. These are rights which protect you against the government, not private entities like your church. What you describe are basically issues of contract law;... View More

I am very sorry for your loss and please accept my condolences on the loss of your spouse for you and your family at this difficult and sad time. No, probate is not required unless there are any assets in the name of your spouse alone that would need to be addressed via probate, based on what you... View More

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answered on May 18, 2025

We are located in New York, but here are a few things to consider under federal law. You say that your employer claims that the federal ADA and State law do not apply to them. Note generally speaking, once you make an accommodation request, your employer:

      •   Must engage in... View More

These are the types of issues that the court expects you to work out directly with the other parent. Legally you are supposed to follow the parenting plan. Both parents are expected to do what is best for the child. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

A lawyer couldn't possibly answer that question without reading your Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions, the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws as well as any amendments to these documents. It all depends on the authority the association has, the definitions and any... View More

Yes, while the Will may be valid under Florida Law (see below Florida Statute 732.502), it will be subjected to greater scrutiny if it is a handwritten Will, also, the Will is going to have to go through probate (time, potential delays and expense). I would encourage you strongly to do proper... View More

Once a case settles, an insurance company typically has 30 days to issue a check to the plaintiffs counsel, but in this case, they are delivering it earlier. However, if there are medical liens or bills that must be negotiated and paid from the settlement proceeds, the process can take much longer... View More

No, they can't file suit against you, they would have to sue your late husband's estate. If there is no probate case, in theory they could open one and seek to sell his assets if any, but that is unlikely.