I've been living with and engaged to the same man for 4 years do I have any rights to anything?

Hello Kathie: You would not be entitled to anything by virtue of living together unless the bank accounts, car or furniture are yours. However, no...

We hired a tree trimming company (fairly large local operation) to trim tree. They used spikes & damaged tree. How do we remedy?

Mr. Kurfeld is correct. The insurance company should cover the costs of the trees. You might indeed need the expert opinion of your arborist if...

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Do some attorneys like to quickly file suit to obtain 40% in personal injury?

Excellent question. I somewhat disagree with the others and have seen many times when colleagues file suit too quickly and I, like you, believe...

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Can restraining orders prevent the "restrained" individual from contacting your family members and close ones?

Most restraining orders do prevent indirect contact as well as direct contact. If yours doesn't, then find local counsel to assist you. The...

What types of case fees are reasonable and unreasonable in personal injury?

Similar to a car mechanic charging for parts and labor, attorneys have fees and costs. Most car mechanics do not pay for parts necessary to fix...

Do any injury attornies accept a 33% net recovery fee?

Most of us accept a 33% fee of the gross recovery rather than the net recovery. I assume that you say the "net recovery" you mean after costs,...

Will I get prosecuted for taking a photo while driving?

I am not aware of any law prohibiting the taking of a photo while driving. Regardless, I would bet decent odds that you will not be ever getting a...

Can i call the cops if he comes home seeing me move out?

In many States including where I practice in Florida, the fact that you are an out of wedlock mother automatically provides you with sole custody...

My girlfriend was hit in her 2013 Mercedes by a non-insured deadbeat in an enterprise rental car.

In 2013, the Florida Supreme Court ruled that rental car companies such as Enterprise could not be held "vicariously" responsible for the damages...

Can I sue my child's father for defamation of character?

No, you cannot sue for anything pled in a legal document. I agree with the others; he is not filing a contempt order but likely a petition or...