Does a defendant have to answer a small claims suit before trail?

Since you have an attorney, this question is best discussed with him or her, as there may be issues involved that you have not posted here.

I am filing a lawsuit in Florida against someone in Alabama. How do I serve the person after they move? Should I file In Alabama

There may be more facts needed here to answer this question. However, if the contract was not taken out in Florida, it would be unlikely that your...

Is a Facebook message/ email message enough to satisfy "Personal Service"?

Absolutely not. If you are filing for a modification of child support (I am assuming that if you were not and are not married, paternity has...

I am thinking of switching personal-injury lawyers.

You are free to obtain another personal injury attorney with no issues for the most part unless your case is already in suit. At that point, you...

I personally have never seen this. If a person is a resident of Florida, meaning Florida is that person's main abode, then he or she is supposed to...

What does a mediator do to help settle a civil dispute?

Mediation, unlike arbitration, is not binding. The mediator's role is simply to help facilitate and expedite settlement. The mediator, although he...

No, Louisiana is NOT a no-fault state. Most people misunderstand what no-fault or Personal Injury Protection (PIP) is. The states that do have a...

What happens if my car insurance lapsed?

The lack of insurance has no bearing on liability. You may in fact receive a citation from the police for this gap in judgment but it has no effect...

What happens if my car insurance lapsed?

The lack of insurance has no bearing on liability. You may in fact receive a citation from the police for this gap in judgment but it has no effect...

I was in an auto collision that was 100% the other drivers fault, can I file a claim with his insurance if I was uninsured?

The lack of insurance has no bearing on liability. You may in fact receive a citation from the police for this gap in judgment but it has no effect...