So? It is obviously a mistake and your court date is this week. Don't try to use this technicality to avoid it.

Store is not responsible. File a police report. Hopefully the thief still has your money.

This is not a legal matter unless you file for a divorce. Do you really think a court is going to tell a couple how to interact with one another?

This is a relationship issue, not a legal issue.

File a claim with your own insurance company and let them go after AAA.

Without any context your post is just a bunch of your conclusions. You need to retain counsel.

Could range from detention to prison, depending on all the facts.

There are no "rules" for a letter, which has no legal impact.

sure it is. Just as it is "legal" for your friend to get a new lawyer.

Google. The Find a Lawyer tab above..................