My colleagues are correct -- chalk it up to a blessing that your niece did not drink it, and therefore there are only de minimis damages (i.e. -...

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If I put a deadline on a settlement doesn't the attorney have a legal obligation to show it to my wife ?

I agree with my colleagues, above. I would also add that although 10 days might seem like a long time, in the legal world, more particularly in the...

I am assuming from your question that you and your soon-to-be-ex spouse are each representing yourselves pro se, and are either seeking to...

Do I have the right lawyer?

I agree with Mr. Hartwig-- you should have this discussion with your attorney. It looks like (and I'm only inferring here) that 20 day rule is...

Leaving the scene of an accident ?

Assuming that the vehicle was unattended and the damage was minor, leaving the scene of an accident with damage to an unattended vehicle is a...

Can I homestead a property that is currently rented in the state of Florida?

I agree with Mr. Gaffney -- in Florida, your Homestead must be your primary residence, so you would be able to claim it as such when you make it...

You should definitely seek the advice of an attorney specializing in adoption. From the looks of it, "volunteer mother" and the portions of the...

Family custody; ORDER MAGISTRATE CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE &ORDER OF REFERRAL TO The MAGISTRATE FOR CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE

In family law cases, especially, the Judge refers certain issues to the general magistrate to help manage the workload (everything from case...

What kind of form is needed?

This question is more complicated than it looks. You need to know what assets your mother has and be able to differentiate between probate and...

Time-Sharing Hearings

I agree with Mr. Hunter--seek successor counsel ASAP so you get all the timesharing you are entitled to. If you cannot afford an attorney, check...