You will not have any financial involvement in the foreclosure. However, as an occupant of the property you may be named as a tenant in the foreclosure case. There are a lot of options for people in foreclosure that can lead to a positive resolution - loan modification, sale of the property, deed... View More

If the items in question belong to you personally, your stepfather should not withhold them from you.

You have the right to request the immediate return of your personal property. For items that belonged to your mother and were family heirlooms, the distribution depends on whether she left... View More

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answered on Sep 2, 2024

In Florida, to oppose the Motion for Summary Judgment, you should file a written response detailing the new evidence you discovered from the surveillance footage. Explain that the video now shows how the spill occurred and how long it was on the floor, which creates a genuine issue of material... View More

You need to file an opposition to the motion for summary judgment. It should be supported by an affidavit (written statement under oath and signed by you and the notary before whom you swore under oath) setting forth the genuine issues of material fact which you believe would be issues to prevent... View More

The answer to your question depends on what relief you are seeking. If you just want to get divorced then a default can help end the case. If there is a child involved then the court cannot rule on children's issues with a default so those issues are reserved, but you still get divorced. If... View More

The home needs to potentially be probated, the most recent deed needs to be reviewed, but likely a probate related to the home needs to be done. Anyone living in the home should be paying FMV rent and paying the expenses while living there, the potential taxes could be split into 1/3. Ultimately... View More

A restraining order will be governed by the wording of the order. Usually that relates to some restraint on the Respondent or the person who the order was "sought against." As the previous attorney noted. if you are unsure what the order means you should consult an attorney.

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answered on Aug 30, 2024

This can be a dangerous situation for the individual that is governed by the restraining order. Generally, a typical order will likely state the individual is to make no contact and, if contacted, the individual is not to respond. If there is a basis for a reciprocal injunction, that may be sought.... View More

You likely have lost the ability to file a lawsuit against the city because a notice of claim must be filed within 180 days of the accident. You will need to go after the contractor under a standard negligence claim. As with the city, there are specific time frames that you must meet to make sure... View More

If you were not in a public place when your photo was taken, it's unlawful for someone to publicly post your image without your consent, and action may be taken to put a stop to it. However, regarding your mom's threat to remove you, an adult, from her home, she has the legal right to... View More

Sorry to hear about your ordeal. Settlement value of a potential case depends on numerous factors, including the strength of the liability position and the nature and extent of the injuries and necessary medical treatment. Often, the appropriate amount to demand cannot be determined until the... View More

A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. If your attorney wants out, and you haven't signed a release accepting terms, it's possible you could explore the possibility of another firm handling the case. A review of the file would be needed to... View More

I would add that most debts in the State of Florida related to contracts have a 5-year statute of limitations attached to them, it would appear based on what you have reported and if correct, that the ability to collect this debt may have expired (thus the threats), you should review the statute of... View More

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answered on Aug 22, 2024

The situation you describe involves potential legal claims related to defamation and coercion. Here’s how you might approach this:

(i) Slander and Defamation: Slander refers to a false spoken statement that damages a person's reputation. If the VP's statement that you are... View More

It appears that the prospect of this solar company having the authority to place a lien on your house was a material fact that the seller had a legal duty to inform you about. If a seller fails to disclose a material fact during contract negotiations, then the buyer can sue for recision. This is... View More

The solar panels constitute a lien on the property that should have been disclosed up front or showed up on the title/lien search. Your realtor should have put this provison in Section 20 of your contract: "seller shall close out any open, expired ,cancelled or revoked permits and satisfy... View More

Addendum - depending on the breakdown of the comparative liability here, it MIGHT be possible to pursue deductible from other side. No guarantees - an attorney would need to look closer at the respective liabilities to determine. Carriers SOMETIMES pursue deductibles for their insureds. Good luck

A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Until you are able to consult with a local attorney in your state, here's a short answer.

It looks like both of you have been found liable to some extent, at least based on tickets issued. If the other... View More

The death of the mortgagee doesn't really make any difference to the holder of the mortgage. As long as the payments are made on time, there should be no problem. If the mortgage note is not paid on time, the holder of the mortgage can foreclose.

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answered on Aug 19, 2024

Read the Trust declaration as amended for requirements of transferring trust corpus. Probably best to have all Trustees execute the Deed. Hopefully the Deed to the Trustees gives them the power to convey without explanation. If not, the title may be clouded later.