Questions answered by Barbara Billiot Stage

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Can a defendant's attorney refund the hourly rate they obtain from their client to the plaintiff if they lose the case?

Barbara's answer | Answered on April 01, 2012

In Florida, the recovery of attorney fees by the prevailing party must be by contract or statute. There are actually a number of statutes in...

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Am I liable to repay local store because a check written to me bounced?

Barbara's answer | Answered on April 01, 2012

Yes, you are liable. You will need to go after the person who wrote you the check to get your money back, but the store is entitled to recover...

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Privacy laws: is it ok for a beachfront condo to put security cameras on second floor of building to monitor pool area.

Barbara's answer | Answered on April 01, 2012

I have had clients who have been subjected to being spied on by security cameras. While it seems like a logical, harmless and necessary action to...

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Child support orders was first served in Fla. I moved to New Oleans so the state of LA. took over support was being deducted

Barbara's answer | Answered on April 01, 2012

I'm not sure what your question is? Are you saying you were not credited with the child support that was taken from you check when you lived in...

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Do i have a case?

Barbara's answer | Answered on April 01, 2012

You have a problem with being able to prove your case. There is no evidence that these people damaged your car and you can't try a case on...

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If support is through IDO, what happens if payer loses job?

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 31, 2012

The income deduction order is a continuing order and is valid as long as the court order of support is effective. It is valid against all forms of...

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How can I get my Bank to stop harassing me for Flood Insurance payment on my property?.

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 31, 2012

Banks are very difficult to deal with when there is a problem with servicing a mortgage because they really don't know what to do. That is why the...

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Am I legally obligated to stay with current builder after getting liens and discovering subs are not being paid?

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 31, 2012

You may have a way out if the builder committed a material breach of the contract, but you will need to sit down with a construction lawyer to...

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My kid a minor ran into the nieghbors car it was parked in there driveway but was sticking out past the sidewalk am i liable

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 31, 2012

You don't mention what he ran into the car with or how old he is. I agree you should let the insurance company handle it. There may be some...

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Eviction lawyer

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 31, 2012

Unless you have been served with a summons and the landlord has a court order, the sheriff cannot order you to leave. The landlord is required to...

Barbara Billiot Stage's Answers (11716)

Can a defendant's attorney refund the hourly rate they obtain from their client to the plaintiff if they lose the case?

Am I liable to repay local store because a check written to me bounced?

Privacy laws: is it ok for a beachfront condo to put security cameras on second floor of building to monitor pool area.

Child support orders was first served in Fla. I moved to New Oleans so the state of LA. took over support was being deducted

Do i have a case?

If support is through IDO, what happens if payer loses job?

How can I get my Bank to stop harassing me for Flood Insurance payment on my property?.

Am I legally obligated to stay with current builder after getting liens and discovering subs are not being paid?

My kid a minor ran into the nieghbors car it was parked in there driveway but was sticking out past the sidewalk am i liable

Eviction lawyer