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I want to sale my car to someone but the person wants to keep my name on it because they have bad credit. Should I do that?

Dennis's answer | Answered on September 17, 2010

Bad idea. If the buyer stops paying, you suffer. If the buyer runs the car into someone, especially if it's not adequately insured, you suffer. ...

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My mother passed away recently, and both my mother and step dad name is on the condo. What happens to her portion of the condo?

Dennis's answer | Answered on September 17, 2010

First, I suggest that you pull up the deed on the Miami Dade property appraiser's webpage and see how your mother's interest was titled. If she...

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Parent left no will, deed in deceased name how do children have their names put on deed. Florida

Dennis's answer | Answered on September 15, 2010

My condolences on your loss. It sounds like you will need to open a Probate case in court. The presumed reasonable attorney fee starts at the...

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Florida foreclosure case - Can an unheard motion be amended?

Dennis's answer | Answered on September 15, 2010

You can't amend the plaintiff's motion for summary judgment; but you can either amend your MTD or file another one with the new grounds.

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Can I sue gym for negligence when weights fell on chest, cracked 3 ribs

Dennis's answer | Answered on September 15, 2010

The test is whether something the gym or the manufacturer of the weights did or did not do that proximately caused your injury. Proximate cause...

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Who holds fault in 3 car collision involving oncoming traffic?

Dennis's answer | Answered on September 14, 2010

Generally, any party that is at least partially at fault for damages caused by his/her/its negligence, is liable for his/her pro rata share of...

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I have been charged with leaving the scene of MVA, damage to cars only

Dennis's answer | Answered on September 11, 2010

Check the citation for the statute under which you are charged. Pull up that statute online because it should refer to one or more other statutes...

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If I am run off the road by a car in Florida, but the car does not hit me, can I collect damages under my Uninsured Mot. Pol.?

Dennis's answer | Answered on September 11, 2010

This is a fairly common fact pattern. We would, of course, want to review your specific auto policy; but you should reasonably expect that your...

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Legal advice.

Dennis's answer | Answered on September 10, 2010

TV has mislead the public into believing that it is up to the victim of a crime to "press charges". It's not. Once a crime is reported, it is up...

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Estimated fee range for defense lawyers in a Retail Theft (felony) case? Waiting vs. paying now??

Dennis's answer | Answered on September 10, 2010

A free consultation with a real live attorney should fit into your price range, right? As for the cost of representation, there is no set fee...

Dennis Michael Phillips's Answers (2320)

I want to sale my car to someone but the person wants to keep my name on it because they have bad credit. Should I do that?

My mother passed away recently, and both my mother and step dad name is on the condo. What happens to her portion of the condo?

Parent left no will, deed in deceased name how do children have their names put on deed. Florida

Florida foreclosure case - Can an unheard motion be amended?

Can I sue gym for negligence when weights fell on chest, cracked 3 ribs

Who holds fault in 3 car collision involving oncoming traffic?

I have been charged with leaving the scene of MVA, damage to cars only

If I am run off the road by a car in Florida, but the car does not hit me, can I collect damages under my Uninsured Mot. Pol.?

Legal advice.

Estimated fee range for defense lawyers in a Retail Theft (felony) case? Waiting vs. paying now??