Questions answered by Heather Morcroft

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Will any of the testimony from the initial hearing be of relivance in the appeals hearing?

Heather's answer | Answered on January 29, 2013

I believe you asked this question before. Depositions are regularly taken in all types of litigation cases, not only in murder trials. I'm not...

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Is it 10 business or calendar days to file motion to set aside or for a new hearing on a temp relocation/relief order in Tampa?

Heather's answer | Answered on January 29, 2013

Ten calendar days from the date on the order.

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I got a, plaintiff's motion for writ of possession letter from court to appear tomorrow at 8:30 AM, my question is:

Heather's answer | Answered on January 29, 2013

If you already have a lawyer, you need to contact your lawyer. It is never a good idea to ignore a court date.

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What's a fair alimony amount?

Heather's answer | Answered on January 29, 2013

There are several different types of alimony, and you fall in the middle range of type of marriage. You would need to sit down with an attorney...

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MOTION FOR ORDER TO COMPEL DISCOVERY

Heather's answer | Answered on January 29, 2013

Unemployment hearings are administrative hearings and their entire procedure is different. You have to look in the Florida Administrative Code for...

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My 2nd hearing in my Divorce is tomorrow, it is out of state and i can not afford a lawyer or travel to get there, what can i do

Heather's answer | Answered on January 28, 2013

You need to post this question for DC where the divorce is taking place. Use a DC address.

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Can i as a mother terminate my parental rights?

Heather's answer | Answered on January 28, 2013

Ordinarily the courts do not allow this. Child support and visitation are separate issues, if you feel you are not safe around your children, you...

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Do I have to use affirmative defenses in amended answer again or I can use real non-affirmative defenses. What's the differance?

Heather's answer | Answered on January 27, 2013

There aren't "standard defenses" that go in an answer. You either deny the allegations, and the plaintiff has to prove them, or you admit an...

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Am I, the plaintiff, required to give a deposition for an illegal repossession case the defendant is appealing, after I won?

Heather's answer | Answered on January 27, 2013

If he got a new court date and a trial is set, yes he can take your deposition. That's part of being a party in a lawsuit. You could take his...

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If a claim is dismissed because it fails to state an appropriate cause of action and relief sought

Heather's answer | Answered on January 27, 2013

Appellate courts only review for errors below. They don't reconsider the case, and they don't allow you to submit any new information. You are...

Heather Morcroft's Answers (7834)

Will any of the testimony from the initial hearing be of relivance in the appeals hearing?

Is it 10 business or calendar days to file motion to set aside or for a new hearing on a temp relocation/relief order in Tampa?

I got a, plaintiff's motion for writ of possession letter from court to appear tomorrow at 8:30 AM, my question is:

What's a fair alimony amount?

MOTION FOR ORDER TO COMPEL DISCOVERY

My 2nd hearing in my Divorce is tomorrow, it is out of state and i can not afford a lawyer or travel to get there, what can i do

Can i as a mother terminate my parental rights?

Do I have to use affirmative defenses in amended answer again or I can use real non-affirmative defenses. What's the differance?

Am I, the plaintiff, required to give a deposition for an illegal repossession case the defendant is appealing, after I won?

If a claim is dismissed because it fails to state an appropriate cause of action and relief sought