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We don't live together, he just wants my insight on what gun he should get
answered on Aug 18, 2024
There is in general no prohibition against either if you going to the gun shop, either together or separately. It is unclear what difference you suspect it might make that he is your child or that you don't reside together. One could go shopping with a complete stranger; again, it makes no... View More
I joined the business and worked for over a year. When my husband wanted a divorce, he told me not to come back to work. Am I entitled to a portion of the business? He left me destitute with no job.
answered on Aug 13, 2024
Generally, any asset acquired or enhanced during the marriage, including businesses, is considered marital property. The business you and your husband started or worked for during the marriage is likely considered a marital asset if it was started or significantly grown during the marriage. The... View More
No one wants my case why? I am really damaged, out of work & long way off from recovering.
answered on Aug 20, 2024
It's difficult to guess what the thoughts of the attorneys who declined your case were. I'm sorry for your serious injuries. A general guess might be that they did not see it as a product liability matter, but as a failed weld. But that's only a general guess, and might not be the... View More
These so called attorney's for a debt collectors have sent me emails threatening legal action of a court summons and/or having me arrested. However, when I ask for proof of the loan they say I took out, they have refused to provide me any information. Their only means of contact is email,... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2024
You are correct to be cautious and suspicious. Usually this type of written collection communication is by regular mail, not email - or possibly regular mail plus email, but not email alone. The written communication usually gives the debtor a deadline to write back to dispute the debt, and the... View More
this is strictly a vacation home no one lives there fulltime. property was left to me and my brother in mothers will. brother died last year and his widow now wants to sell their interest in home/property. can i prevent this. thanks.
answered on Sep 6, 2024
I am very sorry for your loss on the passing of your brother, please accept my condolences for you and your family. You would want to review the deed and the manner in which the property is held as a result of your mom passing and her probate. Depending on what happened in your mom's probate... View More
I don't know what to do?!?!
answered on Sep 5, 2024
First step, if you haven't done it already, is to send the judgment to the defendant with a demand to pay by X date. If no cooperation, the next step is to request the Court to order the defendant to complete and execute a Fact Information Sheet, which is for assets/income disclosure (if the... View More
No will, no probate filed. I was the deceased domestic partner. Two heirs apparent who signed affidavits that they don't want the property
No appraisal since 8 years ago.
I have been caretaking the property for the last 3 years.
answered on Sep 5, 2024
A copy of the letter and property deed would need to be reviewed, and some version of probate would need to be done, in addition since there is no Will, it would be an intestate estate and Florida Statutes would apply, it would have to be determined who has rights, likely any children first and... View More
To include 2 ER visits, several Dr. Apts, several medications, pain and suffering and a horrible swelled up face with eye closer and missed work
answered on Aug 8, 2024
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Your case does not seem unimportant. Based on your description, you experienced severe pain and it appears you have evidence supporting your position, in terms of hospitalization or work attendance records. If you mean... View More
We have not been in court in some time
answered on Aug 7, 2024
If your ex-spouse is violating a court-ordered agreement, such as a custody, visitation, or support order, you generally do not need to open a new case. Instead, you can file a motion or petition to address the violations within the existing case. Depending on the nature of the violations, you may... View More
given during closing. The title company, removed my name and filed the 1st page without my name, using the original 2nd page that was signed and notarized.
answered on Aug 6, 2024
Hire a FL attorney to sue for Reforming A Deed now. Hopefully you have a copy of the original correct deed prior to it being recorded fraudulently. It is possible it was a title co. mistake, but in any case, hire a lawyer to search the title and file suit while representing you.
answered on Aug 6, 2024
Unless there is any language in your employment contract that would prohibit this, then there should not be any problem. Your employer is free to both hire and contract for your services if it wishes, although I would assume that the employer knows that you are the principal of the contractor.
Sheriff arrived on site and did an information exchange and suggest we get our own vehicles repaired and seek medical in needed. I now have received an attorney letter asking for my insurance, which I don’t have on golf cart. The other driver and myself agreed to be free of injury. How do I... View More
answered on Aug 6, 2024
Homeowners insurance generally covers accidents caused by your negligence involving ATV vehicles if the accident happened on your property or on a golf course. Forward the attorney your home insurance policy. If the policy doesn’t cover this because it occurred off your property, it’s 99... View More
answered on Aug 10, 2024
If I understand the question correctly, you mean by “trademarked” that it was once federally registered but now has been abandoned or cancelled. In most situations you could file for a trademark registration for that mark and use that mark. One caution is that it's possible the owner of... View More
I am trying to understand if UNUM has the power to interpret the terms of the policy freely. Specifically, if a glossary term is defined in the policy, do they have the power to interpret that term how they want to determine eligibility.
The policy certificate states the the benefits are... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2024
An attorney who has experience with ERISA plans could probably advise you best here, but your question remains open for two weeks. As a general matter in insurance practice, the underwriters and claims departments do have the power to interpret the terms of a policy, as do attorneys who represent... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2024
Generally, an "estate attorney" represents the personal representative. So, if the PR has been removed, the attorney's client is no longer a party to the case, assuming the former PR is not also an heir. If that assumption is incorrect, the attorney would still represent the former PR.
answered on Aug 2, 2024
No. A civil case (when one person sues another person) generally requires money damages. It doesn't appear that you have suffered any damages.
And such a fact scenario doesn't suggest that a crime has been committed either, assuming you took your own shirt off.
On the closing statement the contingency fee was charged and there are extra fees being charged, along with the court fees, there is a miscellaneous fee and a interest fee
answered on Aug 2, 2024
You need to review the contract you signed with your attorney and discuss this with your attorney. If after discussing this with your attorney you are not satisfied with the answer then you can seek a 2nd opinion and see what, f anything, you can do.
It has been over a month, we are at fault and it was a straight forward right of way accident. Our insurance company told us over the phone but we never received anything in writing, she said it is the law firm that was hired by the other driver that requested it. The car sits in our driveway and... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2024
Ask your carrier to move things along in their discussions with the other side's attorney in enabling you to have the car removed. A month is more than enough time for the other side to examine the car for evidence in a straightforward BI case. The other side should have arranged for a... View More
It has been over a month, we are at fault and it was a straight forward right of way accident. Our insurance company told us over the phone but we never received anything in writing, she said it is the law firm that was hired by the other driver that requested it. The car sits in our driveway and... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2024
Contact your liability insurance carrier and advise them of the situation. They probably have the obligation to retain an attorney to defend you, so when they do so your attorney should address the issue.
answered on Jul 30, 2024
Carefully read through your current custody agreement or parenting plan. It may already include provisions regarding transportation responsibilities. Speak with the other parent to discuss and negotiate transportation arrangements. Sometimes, an amicable agreement can be reached without going to... View More
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