In the state of fl, If there (is grounds) for recusal, is it the judges duty to say so?

A Judge would be responsible for notifying the parties about representing one of them and ought to recuse him/herself from that case. As the prior...

When someone dies who needs to be notified and who does this? There is no probate, everything was jointly owned,

The car title needs to be changed with the Department of Motor Vehicles. There is a form which is sent in with a certified copy of the death...

What kind of will do I need?

The issue is one for the Court to resolve at the time of your death. The best interests of the child will be considered by the Court. You can make...

My childs father will pass soon can i collect child support arrears from his estate. He owes over 100k we live in florida

You can preemptively file a caveat with the Probate Clerk's office in the County of his residence. This way you preserve and put anyone on notice...

I paid a local lawfirm a 10k retainer. No paperwork signed or any mention of it being non-refundable. Do I have any options?

Request a copy of any contracts and your complete accounting in writing, certified mail return receipt requested. The response you get to that will...

Received a Notice of Demand With Regard to My Brother's second mortgage. Have not been served with papers. Shoud I do anything?

It is impossible to answer this question without seeing the Notice of Demand you received. Generally I would not let a demand be sent without...

The only recourse you would have would be to hire another attorney and if you can prove entitlement to disability then you may have a claim against...

Employer lied and said my "poor performance" was considered misconduct, could this be grounds for a defamation suit?

No in all likelihood the statements are privileged as any pleadings would be in any litigation. If the untruths are revealed to others AND this...

How do I reply to a Notice of pendency of Other Actionsin Florida?

If you have any pending litigation between the same parties you need to notify the Court with specific information on the parties, the case number...

I injured myself at work but never reported it . It has been 3 months I have witnesses when it happened should I still report

You should absolutely report it now. When did the diagnosis occur? You can certainly claim that you did not know you injured yourself at that time...