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1 Answer | Asked in Identity Theft for Florida on
Q: Should I sign a postnuptial agreement or an MSA? Which protects me better?

My husband doesn't want us to divorce so all assets stay together and grow together more than divide them in a divorce. I finally agreed to sign a postnuptial to remain married and keep assets together and protect them from third parties... Now he tells me that a lawyer told him that a... Read more »

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on May 28, 2023

You need to see an attorney of your own.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Child Support, Collections and Identity Theft for Florida on
Q: I have several things that I have endured over the past couple years that I believe could be potential lawsuits differen
Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Feb 28, 2023

Consult with experienced attorneys.

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1 Answer | Asked in Identity Theft for Florida on
Q: I signed a document and someone posted it online. I asked it be removed 2 weeks ago, it hasn't. What can I do ?

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Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Oct 19, 2022

I don't see any evidence that the organization needs your consent.

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Domestic Violence, Elder Law and Identity Theft for Florida on
Q: My brother robbed us for avrything we own my mother and I are blind and we had to run for our life's the police won't he

The police say its a civil matter he robbed us with a fraudulent POA for over two hundred and fourty four thousand dollars worth of money property and assets

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Sep 6, 2022

You did not ask a question. Re-post to state what you wish to find out or what kind of help you are seeking. Also, we see our on end says, "Orland, CA asked ... in Civil Rights, Domestic Violence, Elder Law and Identity Theft for Florida." State where the events occurred, as it's... Read more »

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1 Answer | Asked in Identity Theft for Florida on
Q: Hi, I lost a valuable bracelet in a library? What should or can I do?
Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Jun 9, 2022

Ask if the library has a "lost and found" place?

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Family Law, Identity Theft and Divorce for Florida on
Q: Family law

How to get divorce from abusing , controlling husband and stay in my own house with my children .

Michael Ferrin
Michael Ferrin
answered on Mar 5, 2022

If you are a victim of domestic violence you can seek an injunction for protection against domestic violence. In order to file the case, you would first get your evidence together (photos of injuries, videos of fights, etc) and then go to the clerks office in the county where you reside. There the... Read more »

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Litigation and Identity Theft for Florida on
Q: My cousin stole many valuable things of my home that belong to me and my husband including our social security cards e….

My cousin is so jealous of me and my husband lying to authorities about us both. What legal actions can I take?

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Dec 19, 2021

Your inquiry indicates that you writing from Indiana but directing it to Fla. attorneys. If this is an Indiana matter, you must direct your inquiry to Indiana attorneys. If it's a Fla. matter, more facts would be needed to evaluate this and determine what actions can or should be taken. Of... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Identity Theft and Social Security for Florida on
Q: Due to a mistake not of my making my DOB is inaccurate by 1 year. I am a 15yr US Navy Vet. Conflicting DOB exists.

I currently hold no valid ID for the State of Florida because of this discrepancy. I am 63yrs old and just diagnosed with prostate cancer, scheduled for surgery on 12 Oct.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 16, 2021

This is not my area of practice, but your question remains open for two weeks and it frustrates me that a veteran might have their benefits held up due to administrative discrepancies in personal information. Here is an address link to a page in the SSA website -... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Civil Rights and Identity Theft for Florida on
Q: Store left my personal demographics on an item I returned and put it back on shelf
Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Oct 5, 2021

And your question would be can the store legally do that? Probably, but what you mean by "personal demographics" is unclear. If I were a customer at that store, I would probably not buy that item if your name was scribbled all over it.

2 Answers | Asked in Identity Theft and Landlord - Tenant for Florida on
Q: If tenant is crime victim from neighbors guest, does the criminal have to be arrested 4 constructive eviction?

I suffered the following crimes from a neighbors' guest, who has been living in the building: stalking, car burglarized, wire transfer fraud on my Citibank check, mailbox tampered, bank statements missing. Lease violation to have a guest more than 2 weeks. Guest was just released from prison... Read more »

Barry W. Kaufman
Barry W. Kaufman
answered on Jul 13, 2021

You might be able to obtain an injunction against the criminal. His crimes have nothing to do with your landlord; constructive eviction is a cause of action between a tenant and the Landlord. You have no remedy to terminate your lease; you can leave at any time, but you will suffer negative... Read more »

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Identity Theft for Florida on
Q: Is this possible prosecution for credit card fraud

My sister has opened several credit cards in someone else's name, even got to withdraw a total about $5,000 from a Wellsfargo ATM (cc belonging to Wellsfargo) months ago, but this has happened over the course of a year or so, and nothing has happened, and today she received two calls she... Read more »

Andrew Popp
Andrew Popp
answered on Apr 28, 2021

In short, yes. She will want to speak with a criminal defense attorney to represent her rights for these likely felonious charges. Depending on the number of charges brought, she could be looking at quite a long stay in federal prison.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Formation, Identity Theft and Landlord - Tenant for Florida on
Q: How can I find an attorney that specializes in providing privacy to normal street Joes that have a w2 job & a house?

I just want to minimize my digital footprint exposed to the public by municipalities and commercial data brokers.

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Apr 14, 2021

To the best of my knowledge, no such attorneys exist.

IMO, what you want to do is not possible in this nation of laws that intentionally encourage unlimited commercial advertising with its corresponding egregious invasion of privacy coupled with complete "transparency" of...
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2 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI and Identity Theft for Florida on
Q: I was wondering how I find out if my sister took my identity and got a DUI in my name

In 2009 I was going through a hard time my sister told me to come stay with her in Columbus Oh. I came up from FL to see how things would go and they did not work out I was told she had 13 evictions in my name recently I had to go to court because the FWC gave me a fine for a fish that was two in... Read more »

Jonathan Blecher
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answered on Feb 27, 2021

It wouldn’t be the first time that a sister/brother used the identity of a sibling during an arrest. You’ll need to run an FDLE records check and find out where the DUI occurred, then work on getting it off your record. An attorney can assist you. Good luck.

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2 Answers | Asked in Legal Malpractice, Contracts, Identity Theft and White Collar Crime for Florida on
Q: USING A HYPHENATED NAME ON A NOTARIZED DOCUMENT: THE NAME CHANGE GAME - TRICKERY TO AVOID LEGAL LIABILITY

Someone has been financially gaining by using a different name on documentation which has been notarized (as required to be valid and binding) but, the name does not match the legal name or initial on the FL ID. For example: the person's name is "Tom Smith Jones" (First, Middle and... Read more »

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Aug 7, 2020

To answer that question, a review of all relevant documents and communications would be required because notarization is not normally needed to create an enforceable contract. So the issue is whether the faulty notarization makes a difference, as opposed it being irrelevant because of having a... Read more »

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1 Answer | Asked in Identity Theft for Florida on
Q: I am eligible for stimulus but i lost my identity protection number and the only way i can get it is to contact the IRS,

I need help because i desperately need the stimulus..any suggestions?

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Apr 26, 2020

And you have some problem with contacting the IRS?

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Identity Theft and Tax Law for Florida on
Q: Do you take cases about tax refunds ? This company i filed with stole my identity and my tax refund. And i didn't sign

And i did not sign my tax return they filed

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Apr 4, 2020

No. The amount of money involved is not enough to warrant hiring a lawyer. Call the IRS and report this theft.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, Federal Crimes and Identity Theft for Florida on
Q: I have s lawyer for the idenity theft. He has already had a restraining order issued years ago and charges in ga

His girlfriend and others he pays have tampered with 2 cars my landlord and jobs. I spent all day debugging my house my car and I am afraid

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Mar 23, 2020

I am not sure what your question is. If I understand your ramblings, you should contact Local Law Enforcement and report the allegations that you have concerning this lawyer or anyone who is engaging in the type of conduct that you are suggesting.

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence, Identity Theft and White Collar Crime for Florida on
Q: Can I file a restraining order on line if it's urgent

I have been stalked harassed and threatened face to face cyber etc has guns 6 yrs

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Mar 22, 2020

Probably.

1 Answer | Asked in Identity Theft and Traffic Tickets for Florida on
Q: My Driving License Identity was used at a traffic citation by someone. I have received Order of Suspension from the Stat

Hi I received a Order of Suspension letter from the State of Florida Division of Motorist Services. Someone used my license details (name / DOB /height) on a traffic citation and the county is taking me to court. The car details on the Citation are unknown to me and I can prove I was at a... Read more »

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Nov 8, 2019

You go to the hearing and prove it wasn't you. You might want to subpoena witnesses who would testify as to your alibi.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Civil Litigation and Identity Theft for Florida on
Q: How to move court for Evidentiary hearing to collateray attack validity of forged mortgage

Partition action Florida, I seek rehearing of Court- ordered summary judgment that forced sale of my homesteaded condo while Discovery by me was still ongoing;

Court completely ignored affadavit and motion to declare fraud, fraud on court, cloud on title due to forged mortgage. Proceeds to... Read more »

Seril L Grossfeld
Seril L Grossfeld
answered on Jul 23, 2019

You really should have a real estate litigation attorney represent you in a matter this complex. The validity of the mortgage should be one of the causes of action in the complaint if you are the Plaintiff or raised both as a defense and counterclaim to the action. The affidavit would only be... Read more »

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