Your divorce attorney should probably order a title history from the DMV or USCG. This will tell you exactly what has occurred and whether your...

As Captain Richard advised this is not a maritime matter. When you placed your vessel in the care of the pawn shop, a bailment occurred, and they...

A person was paying me 20.00 a week for storage of his boat. Only paid 1 week . How can I legally sell the boat?

You cannot "legally" sell the boat. Mr. Richard has detailed the federal and State of Florida procedures. We would need additional information to...

My husband was hurt on a shrimp boat and they won’t let him see a doctor.

As Alan Richard indicated, the very first thing that you should do is contact maritime attorney. You will find many well-qualified attorneys who...

Believe it or not, this question comes up often on AVVO. Unfortunately, as is true with any personal property that has a "title" and/or is...

I have posted a question before about my boat being hit by the ODFW on the Columbia river while I was on anchor.

Sorry to hear about your difficulties, but you have not asked a question.

If a cruise line sails in US waters does the cruise ship have to have ADA access to all areas of the ship?

Historically, under Spector v. Norwegian Cruise Line, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, such claims would be dismissed since Congress, in enacting...

Can I draw Social Security Retirement while drawing DBA Longshore Harbor Workers comp in Texas

It is imperative that you contact an attorney knowledgably and skilled in Trusts to determine whether your situation requires the creation of a...

How do I go about filing a claim regarding damage to my boat?

When a boater has an accident on the water it should immediately be reported to FWC, USCG, or local police. Even though the threshold for...

Sojourner/Temporary Registration - A sojourner or temporary registration is issued to a non-resident vessel owner using their vessel in Florida...