If we demand a jury trial in the complaint, can we later change our minds?

Once a jury trial is demanded, both the plaintiff and defendant need to agree to waive the jury trial and conset to the bench trial. So, it is...

Maiden name and ex-husband's last name in complaint

I agree with my fellow counsel to list the other party by the last name and use also know as with the other last name. It will cover your bases. If...

I have a signed vehical transfer paper that i purchased a van for $500. is that a legal document of the final sale price?

Did you send the payment with a proof of receipt, like certified mail? I suggest seeing an attorney in your area to discuss the issues.

I am a property owner and my tenantdecided to join the Coast Guard and break his lease do I have to give me back a security dep.

Florida Statute 83.49(3)(a) deals with the returning of the security deposit or advance rent. The landlord has 30 days to provide the tenant with...

Someone obtained a POA from my Aunt while she is the ICU . Can she get a CD my Aunt has me as the beneficuary upon her death?

My colleague is correct, the POA will list the powers and limitations of the person designated. If the POA allows for this person to handle banking...

How do you get rid of a tenant who does not pay and I have no lease?

You need to start the eviction process through the courts. I suggest reading the Florida Statutes on landlord/tenant issues. There are very...

If I have never been more than thirty days late on paying mortgage can the company come and change the locks without telling me?

Are you certain that it was a representative from the mortgage company? Has the mortgae company provided you with notice of a past due balance, or...

M. Jacobs is correct. The elements for a civil action are different than those for criminal.

I am going to start the Hep C treatment which will diable me; I also have a back condition that is becoming more and more

I would need more information to give a proper answe. I would suggest that you speak with a local attorney that is experienced in Social Security...

My dog was a victim of a dog attack,just found out the HOA wants to put my address and the attack dog address in the newsletter

Yes, the HOA may publish this information, but I agree with my colleague that it doesn't seem necessary to. Have you requested that the...