My son put in an appeal for his case in state of Fl and on his record as of Oct it reads mandate affirmed. What does that mean

"Affirmed" means that the decision of the trial court has been upheld. The Mandate issues when the appellate case is formally over.

Cost for an appeal?

You have filing costs, transcript costs, and costs of preparation of record. Only the first one is fixed; the others depend upon the length of...

How long do i have to file an Appeal for a Motion for Contempt that was heard by a General Magistrate?

My colleague is correct. You appeal the judge's order to a higher court - but not the opinion of the magistrate.

What options are available if an appeal has been denied in family court?

It is tough to answer your question without more information. determination as to the presence of error (and the significance of it) requires...

Do I need an lawyer to file an appeal & or should I file an appeal?

I agree with my colleagues. The best way to go is to hire a local appellate attorney who knows the ropes.

Do I need a lawyer for medical malpractice?

Yes, you do. The consultation is free and will give you good information. If there is a case, you'll never be able to go it alone.

You must file a motion with the DCA and request permission to file an Amended Brief. Explain why you wish to do so. You may wish to attach a copy...

Can a Debt Collector have my drivers license suspended or revoked?

As my colleagues have noted, you should contact your insurance company at once.

I am being sued by a hospital wen i don't make enough good money.

If you are at the point where you are being sued, you need to have an attorney get involved to assist you. Assistance may be in the form of...

Unemployed & married to disabled spouse. Need free legal aid to appeal UC claim denial.

You need to contact the Legal Aid office in your area or the state Bar or local Bar Association. You may also use Avvo to contact an attorney.