I just was denied my appeal per curiam and was being represented by a public defender who informed me they are not allowed to fi

I am not licensed in Florida, so this should not be considered Florida-specific legal advice. However, I think I know what happened here. I...

Can my landlord have a key and can she charge late fees even it wasnt in the lease

The first thing you must do is see what the lease says. If there is a clause in there about water bills on when & how they may raise the rent, then...

Should a custodial parent maintain primary custody even if they have a medical condition?

You can file an emergency petition to modify custody, but it must be an emergency. Filing an emergency petition alleging the exact same facts in...

My son keeps filing DVPO 's against me.. How can he do this when I have done nothing and I live in Central Pa

The short answer to your question is that this is America, and you can sue anyone you want to. Everyone – your son included – has the...

Pennsylvania does not recognize this cause of action. Sorry.

Does my roommate have a claim?

Maybe. She can definitely sue you, and will likely win on some points. The exact amount of the damages, however, can be determined by a judge and...

Can I sue my internet service provider for disclosing records without notifying me that they were served with a subpoena?

A subpoena is (basically) a court order directing them to turn over what was requested. They do not have to notify, and in some instances...

How do I get legal action against a step parent?

My gut instinct and initial reaction is that you will probably not be able to do this, but more facts are necessary: Who had the abortion? What...

My son died and he was married and we want to have a fund raiser in his name but his wife (who remarried since his death) will n

I think you should be fine doing this. The right of publicity statute in PA applies to persons whose names have "commercial value" and is being...

Can a fugitive who is sentenced to 40 months in federal camp have the right to have his

Technically? Sure. As a practical matter – no. He has already been sentenced to prison and failed to appear for self-surrender. He will likely...