Questions answered by Lawrence Joseph Marraffino

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Help please. I have spoke with 15 lawyers to no avail. I was sold a house that was a scam.

Lawrence's answer | Answered on December 22, 2012

You do not own the property as you merely have an "Agreement for Deed" which means you would become the owner upon the fulfillment of the terms of...

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What are some personal characteristics for being a family law attorney?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on December 22, 2012

Feel free to call me and I will be happy to talk to you for a few minutes. www.ljmpa.com

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Can i counter sue someone for making me go to court by making false statements to get a restraining order?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on December 22, 2012

You can, but to be honest, it would probably be difficult to find a lawyer to take your case. The reason is that your lawsuit is for defamation,...

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Foreclosure Question. My home is in foreclosure and am in need of advise.

Lawrence's answer | Answered on December 22, 2012

All of my colleagues are giving you good advice, but the best advice is to get an attorney experienced in foreclosure defense and mortgage...

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My dad has filed for bankruptcy and cosigned on my car loan what can I do besides refinance?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on December 22, 2012

As long as you continue to repay the loan, you should have no problems. Checking your credit report as other counsel have suggested is also a...

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I need to know at what point after a consultation w/ legal asst does the lawyer contact me.

Lawrence's answer | Answered on December 22, 2012

In my opinion, you should meet with the lawyer during the INITIAL CONSULTATION!! You are hiring the lawyer, not the legal assistant. It sounds...

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What do I do when my childrens father is relocating hasn't told the court or myself and was asking for 50/50 custody?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on December 21, 2012

You should file a motion to reopen the evidence. If the court is not aware of this fact, it needs to be made aware. If you have an attorney, tell...

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In the state of Florida,what is the age in which a minor can decide which parents they want to live with?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on December 21, 2012

While I agree with my colleague, if an older child has a strong preference, there are occasions that a judge may listen to the child in court. It...

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Can a custodial parent withdraw a child from school without the non-custodial parent mutually agreeing;

Lawrence's answer | Answered on December 21, 2012

Florida law generally requires shared parental responsibility which requires parental agreement on all major issues. I believe that homeschooling...

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Boyfriend chokes me and beats me, tried to call cops but he slammed phone and he called no arrests were made but.....

Lawrence's answer | Answered on December 21, 2012

You should go to the Marion County Courthouse IMMEDIATLEY and ask for the papers for a DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INJUNCTION! Do not wait for the police to...

Lawrence Joseph Marraffino's Answers (824)

Help please. I have spoke with 15 lawyers to no avail. I was sold a house that was a scam.

What are some personal characteristics for being a family law attorney?

Can i counter sue someone for making me go to court by making false statements to get a restraining order?

Foreclosure Question. My home is in foreclosure and am in need of advise.

My dad has filed for bankruptcy and cosigned on my car loan what can I do besides refinance?

I need to know at what point after a consultation w/ legal asst does the lawyer contact me.

What do I do when my childrens father is relocating hasn't told the court or myself and was asking for 50/50 custody?

In the state of Florida,what is the age in which a minor can decide which parents they want to live with?

Can a custodial parent withdraw a child from school without the non-custodial parent mutually agreeing;

Boyfriend chokes me and beats me, tried to call cops but he slammed phone and he called no arrests were made but.....