Divorced 2010...ex trying to modify and just found out her attorney is an associate attorney of the law firm who represented me in my divorce. Conflict of interest?
Sewer. We have a bad septic sewer and need a new one put in! In the last few months we spent over $500 to get it pumped. Help
answered on Aug 12, 2020
You would need to consult with a real estate attorney to review your purchase agreement, which we obviously cannot do online in this forum. If it was only on the listing you likely would not have any recourse in this matter. It is important to use a real estate attorney when purchasing property... View More 
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... View More
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... View More
answered on Aug 7, 2020
Legal malpractice cases presnt unique problems. There many attorneys who specialize in legal malpractice cases. Do a search on Justia/Avvo/Google
This is for a dog attack that occurred at my residence where the 2 dogs forced their way into our yard to attack my dog,fiancee and myself
answered on Aug 5, 2020
Florida lawyers are allowed to charge up to 40% based on the NET amount recovered; "net amount" means the amount remaining AFTER the lawyer recovers all the costs and expenses of the litigation paid by the lawyer.
The docs ARNP is forcing me to get the pain pump or the spinal stimulator implanted or cut me as a patient. I don't want anything inserted surgically when the pill that they give me is working. Can they legally force me to have one or the other surgically done? I feel like this is a crime?... View More
answered on May 25, 2020
Just say no. If they refuse to treat you anymore, so be it; get another health care provider.
Also, wife is a green card holder. She's currently unemployed and can not afford it. Does husband of one (1) year, have right to refuse his obligation to get her pregnant against her will? Can she file a complaint and get her husband to provide contraception?
answered on May 5, 2020
Your question is confusing. I would encourage her to reach out to the many local organizations that can assist with free or low cost birth control if this is something that she is seeking. There is nowhere to file a "complaint" against a husband who is not being a "good"... View More
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answered on Jan 27, 2020
If you cannot get in touch with your attorney you can call the judicial assistant to schedule a status conference. At that hearing you can notify the court that you will be moving forward without an attorney. You could also meet with another attorney to see if they are willing to take over your... View More
If multiple insurance companies are being sued and 1 settles, and the settlement check put in escrow by attorney. Client then fires attorney and hires new attorney who takes over case. Can the fired attorney continue to withhold the settlement and for how long... or does fired attorney have to... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2020
There may be circumstances in which the attorney can hold the settlement funds in his/her trust account, pending global settlement of the case, but if he/she does, he/she must fully communicate with you the reasons for doing so, and might also need to file a motion in court to determine what to do... View More
I received a motion that my very bad attorney said nothing about and that was on the 5th and I went into the hospital for cancer surgury right after. My ex has been fraudulently receiving medicaid benefits while she has been running a lucrative side business and I have the PI reports. I have never... View More
answered on Dec 25, 2019
Even if your attorney has moved to withdraw, she is still obligated to respond to this motion until her motion is granted. Condition your consent to withdrawal upon your being given sufficient time to find another attorney and for that attorney to respond to the pending motion.
answered on Oct 19, 2019
Unless the husband and wife are on the same side of the issues and arguments with DCF it is improper for any lawyer to try to represent both spouses. There would be an obvious conflict of interest in doing so.
If illegal/egregious actions by stepmother/POA/PR were recently learned of by daughter beneficiaries, and estate admin was closed August, 2018, do we have options to sue or recover estate assets (money)? (Date of death 5/2017) One of several issues involves fathers long-time advisor. Investment... View More
answered on Oct 10, 2019
At this point you should probably see an attorney who specializes in securities fraud to ascertain whether you have an action against the investment firm for changing type of account without proper authority.
Other issue is whether there was fraud on the court as far as the probate... View More
if the adults residing in the home allow the minor to stay, can they get in any legal trouble? the minor is 17 years old
I have tried methods to resolve over the 3 years I have lived in this house. Nothing held up. All other houses around me have added new sod over that time. I have had several companies come out to assist. All recommend new sod. Landlord is saying this is my responsibility. A daily fine will... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2019
It depends on the terms of your lease, but I expect that the local government or HOA (whichever is threatening the fine) will have to go after your landlord.
When I was 19, I was going to give my newborn up for adoption to a close friend. They moved with her from Florida to Georgia, nothing finalized, and I changed my mind. They took me to GA court, which resulted in GA removing my child from their care, but GA put her in foster care. I did everything I... View More
answered on Sep 2, 2019
You did not tell us how many years ago this happened to you, but I am guessing that is must have been more than 10 or 12. If so, the controlling statutes of limitation have expired and there is nothing you can do about it.
Practically speaking--if you still love YOUR child as much as it... View More
The dad wants to press charges against my friend. She was completely okay with the relationship. And gave her consent. But she lied about being 15 and said she was 18. He didn’t know until the dad reaches out and said she was only 15 and is demanding to be paid $4200 for the damages the little... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2019
Tell your "friend" that he should break off all communication with his 15 year old girl friend before someone files a criminal charge against him. Claiming that the child "lied about her age" is not a defense against the crime of statutory rape in Florida. Tell your... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2019
Assuming that your stepmother is the victim of the malpractice, no; you have no standing to sue, only she or her estate can do so.
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