Questions answered by Lawrence Joseph Marraffino

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Impound lot scratched the glass on the passenger side obviously from a lockout tool. I took a pic of the damage.

Lawrence's answer | Answered on April 02, 2015

If they do not pay, get an estimate and take them to small claims court.

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8 year old boy, three girls 5 and under sharing a room. Many molestation accusations. Would a fl judge see this as a problem.

Lawrence's answer | Answered on March 23, 2015

YES!!! However it takes time to get before a judge. Call DCF and report the incidents immediately if you think children are being harmed! It does...

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Who would make decisions for me I'm divorced and my children are under age?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on March 23, 2015

You need a Health Care Power of Attorney and you can designate who should make those decisions for you. if you want your fiance to make those...

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My 12 year old daughter wants to kill her self because she wants to live with me in Florida and not with her father in NY

Lawrence's answer | Answered on March 23, 2015

It is difficult to answer this question as more information is needed. Is it a Florida or NY divorce order? In either event I would report this...

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How do I have him sanctioned by the court??

Lawrence's answer | Answered on March 23, 2015

I agree with Mr. Trabin. A Motion for Contempt is the way to have your husband sanctioned. However, more likely than holding him in contempt, the...

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Can my husband take the car?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on March 23, 2015

The car is a marital asset and in a divorce proceeding could be awarded to you. Your husband can report it stolen (He can report anything it does...

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In state of FL, how long after filing lawsuit do you have until you actually serve defendant?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on March 03, 2015

You have 120 days but it may be extended by filing a motion. Sounds like the adjuster wants to settle.

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I desperately need a good attorney who will work out a payment plan. Ex wife is not following court order visitation

Lawrence's answer | Answered on March 03, 2015

There are many attorneys who will accept on ongoing payment plan (including myself). You should not hesitate to find an attorney to help you in...

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My divorce attorney has become MIA in their handing of my divorce.

Lawrence's answer | Answered on March 03, 2015

He may not be allowed to keep all the money you paid him unless it has been earned. Most retainers are not earned until the attorney actually does...

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Yet another question about converting a 7 to 13 in a ongoing effort to think ahead.

Lawrence's answer | Answered on March 02, 2015

What you are doing really needs the assistance of a lawyer experienced in Chapter 13 cases. I do not recommend you trying this on your...

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Impound lot scratched the glass on the passenger side obviously from a lockout tool. I took a pic of the damage.

8 year old boy, three girls 5 and under sharing a room. Many molestation accusations. Would a fl judge see this as a problem.

Who would make decisions for me I'm divorced and my children are under age?

My 12 year old daughter wants to kill her self because she wants to live with me in Florida and not with her father in NY

How do I have him sanctioned by the court??

Can my husband take the car?

In state of FL, how long after filing lawsuit do you have until you actually serve defendant?

I desperately need a good attorney who will work out a payment plan. Ex wife is not following court order visitation

My divorce attorney has become MIA in their handing of my divorce.

Yet another question about converting a 7 to 13 in a ongoing effort to think ahead.