I having a problem finding a lawyer. I was turned down by legal aid because I was told they don't handle DCF cases.

Florida Bar I think still has reduced fee panel and so do some local bars. Legal Aid might be able to make recommendation. If you have only been...

How to oppose a private mediation? I am pro se

You can't do anything to oppose it. He can file a motion or response with the court explaining that he cannot afford to pay a mediator and asking...

Landlord kept all of my security deposit and did not comply with F.S. 83.49. How can I get my money back?

LL was not entitled to retain the deposit without complying with the statutes. He could sue for damages, but if you sue for the deposit you should...

Appeal motion to dismiss.

Normally a motion to dismiss takes as proven the well-pled allegations of the complaint. Dismissal indicates the judge thinks that if you prove...

What happen if a judgment is entered against a company that is no longer in business can i be personally liable?

They could try to "pierce the corporate veil" or use special proceedings to try to impose liability on you. Depends on the facts.

Can a respondent reply to a Petition to establish paternity and other relief with out properly serving the reply?

I think you are asking whether you can get a default against the petitioner because the petitioner served the reply via email. If so, no. The...

Courts have been surprisingly willing to enforce arbitration clauses that were not agreed to at the time of purchase. But without seeing the...

This is not my area, but after 5 months I think I would be past "wait and see" without more information.

If your lease says you have to handle pest control, I don't think you are in a good position to break the lease based on pest control. There may...

Does the withdrawal form amend the summer school contract?

I agree with my colleagues answers. There was no right to a refund under the original contract. You could perhaps argue that there was an...