I was an international student (19 years old), who married a Puerto Rican woman (24) right after associates degree. I was starting university as a junior when I got married.
My family was happy that I found someone for myself. they all flew in from Canada, Australia & other parts of... View More 
answered on Nov 25, 2023
Sorry to hear about your ordeal. Your inquiry is vague as to when the abuses occurred. You mention, without relating any facts about timing, the phrase "tolling statute of limitations", which is the stopping of the clock for the time counting towards the limitations period, under... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2023
When a tenant receives a court order of eviction, that's an eviction of the tenant him/herself and all of his/her stuff. If the tenant vacates and leaves personal property items on the premises, and does not reach an agreement with the landlord for picking up the items later, the items are... View More
answered on Nov 18, 2023
The third party person who pays for the litigant's attorney has no say in how the case progresses, because the payor is not the client. Neither clients nor payors dictate anything; the case progresses according to the law as applied to the facts of the case. If you think that you are going to... View More
Aggravated kidnapping is what was done to me and my brother on the property of a night club. If the accuser is found guilty, can I file a lawsuit against the club owner?
answered on Nov 17, 2023
You would have to show that the statute of limitations doesn't apply. What do you mean by indicating that you just found out about the kidnapping? Perhaps you might have a case, of you can prove that the owner was negligent, and that the negligence caused injury to you.
Your case... View More
If yes can you point me to the statute?
answered on Nov 5, 2023
Yes, if the pro se litigant is in any court other than small claims court (where you must seek leave of court to conduct depos or other discovery). If you are the pro se litigant, you need to read and understand the entire set of procedural rules applicable to your case. The rules include... View More
If yes can you point me to the statute?
answered on Nov 13, 2023
Yes, if the pro se litigant is in any court other than small claims court (where you must seek leave of court to conduct depos or other discovery, whether you are pro se or have counsel). If you are the pro se litigant, you need to read and understand the entire set of procedural rules applicable... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2023
That depends on your facts and the type of garnishment. One issue is whether you are eligible to file a claim of exemption (for example, under one of the categories mentioned in Fla. Statutes Sec. 77.041). If not eligible, the options include trying to work something out with the creditor or... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2023
If you have received notice that your bank account or wages have been garnished, you need to get a form from the clerk of court on which you would claim whatever exemption applies to you. You send a copy to the judgment creditor and a hearing will be held at which you can testify under oath... View More
I live in Sarasota County Florida. I have a very good countersuit against American Express. I would prefer to find a lawyer that would take this potential Identify theft by an AMEX employee along with provable fraud on the Loan Agreement (Forgery or falsification of the form etc) on a contingency... View More
answered on Nov 10, 2023
Sure, there are some lawyers handling general practice or general civil litigation who can advise you on how to represent yourself in small claims court, including assisting the the forms. Searching for "lawyers" "small claims" "[your location]" would be a start.... View More
Almost purchased to provide for my son and myself we were promised no rent until after my son graduated high school I was then shocked and surprised to find out they were selling the home because the potential new buyer had knocked on the door asking to come in and take pictures. I let them in they... View More
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answered on Oct 23, 2023
In Florida, oral agreements, although harder to prove than written ones, can be enforceable. If you had an oral agreement with the homeowner about living in the property rent-free until after your son's graduation, and the homeowner did not uphold this agreement, you might have a defense... View More
He was already arrested, charged, sentenced in criminal court for battery. And the victims claims seem outlandish.
answered on Oct 12, 2023
Your husband needs an attorney handling either personal injury defense or general civil litigation. One aspect of this situation to be evaluated by an attorney is whether your husband could be judgment-proof, meaning if he gets hit with a money judgment, is there anything for the plaintiff to... View More
He plays the music even when he's not home and he is never outside. Is there anything I can do? Isn't this considered harassments?
answered on Oct 6, 2023
Mr. Thorgaard gave a somewhat humorous but correct answer that you, as a non-lawyer, might not understand. You may be able to sue on the ground of nuisance - that is, to seek a court order to stop the nuisance activity and possibly for money damages. A lawyer letter threatening to sue for nuisance... View More
Polk county, I was cleaning a friends yard when he ex rolls up, assaults me, steals my truck, takes my phone, makes me ride with him, until I finally jump out, run and call the police from my smart watch. I would like to know what kind of lawyer I should be looking into. I need help with all of the... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2023
You have the right to make a claim for money damages against the perpetrator for actual monetary losses and for pain and suffering damages. If you have monetary losses directly caused by the crime, first speak to the prosecutor (Asst. State Attorney) because he/she may be able to seek restitution... View More
Polk county, I was cleaning a friends yard when he ex rolls up, assaults me, steals my truck, takes my phone, makes me ride with him, until I finally jump out, run and call the police from my smart watch. I would like to know what kind of lawyer I should be looking into. I need help with all of the... View More
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answered on Oct 15, 2023
In your case, you may want to seek legal representation from a criminal defense attorney who specializes in violent crimes or assault cases. While you are not the one facing criminal charges, having an attorney with expertise in criminal law can help ensure your rights are protected, and they can... View More
My wife’s brother is the executor of the will. We are selling the house that I am making the mortgage payments on. The mortgage is in my father in laws name and the executor is demanding that all proceeds go into the deceased estate and he is entitled to 1/3 after he settles the estate using the... View More
answered on Sep 28, 2023
If this property is joint tenants with rights of survivorship between your late father in law and you and your wife, then you and your wife are the 100% owners. All you would have needed to do is record his death certificate. If these are the facts, then the property is not part of the estate. You... View More
I was personal rep on the estate of my mother and step father, I was ill-advised in the beginning of the probate process and due to a serious of events that followed the house was going to foreclosure so I worked with an investor to sell the home and he wrote a contract full of manipulative... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2023
Forgery of course is a crime, and it's generally a good idea to report it to the law enforcement agency in the locale where the crime occurred. However, if I were you, before anything, I'd schedule a consultation with a probate litigation attorney. Your post is unclear on what you mean... View More
answered on Sep 25, 2023
Not without consent of the teacher, unless it's part of a law enforcement operation. With some narrow exceptions, it's a crime in Fla. to audio record someone without their consent. Of course, if you wish, you can record your minor child talking to you privately about the issue, so that... View More
Sister had 2 daughters. The 2nd daughter was given the ashes by the funeral home. Now, this daughter is incarcerated here in Florida and has left my sister’s ashes with her aunt on her father’s side of the family and her parents have been divorced for many years.
answered on Sep 24, 2023
Have you tried asking the aunt if she'd be willing to give you the ashes, and telling the aunt how much it would mean to you? Sounds like your niece was the owner of the ashes and either gifted the ashes to that other aunt or requested her to hold onto them until she's freed. If... View More
There’s no landlord tenant agreement. I’ve asked him repeatedly to move out. He says to evict them. I let him and his girlfriend move in because they need help out of the kindness of my heart. Now they’re destroying my property and stealing my property they’re not respecting anything I’ve... View More
answered on Sep 24, 2023
The following is general information for this kind of situation, not legal advice to rely on, for which you'd need to schedule a consultation with a law office. (That applies to all answers in this forum.)
You seem to be asking if you can totally shut off your electricity (100%) for... View More
The defendant filed 3 motions for sanctions against me for a "frivolous lawsuit" claiming I have no evidence. However they lying and completely ignoring all the evidence I provided from discovery including the Defendant's direct admission of guilt where he texted the witness that he... View More
answered on Sep 23, 2023
If they based their sanctions motion on Fla. Statutes Sec. 57.105, they were required to first send you a "safe harbor" letter, which is a letter warning that you have 21 days to to drop your claim(s) and attach an unfiled, draft of their motion that they intend to file after the 21 days.... View More
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