How long is allowed for a plaintiff to respond to a Motion for Discovery in Florida ?

If you requested discovery, the opposing party most likely had 30 days to respond. If you don't receive a response, YOU need to file a Motion to...

Do I have a case against the property management company that manages my apartment complex?

Yes, I believe you do have a claim for negligence - perhaps agains both the Management company and the pest company. As Mr. Glickstein points out,...

Is a plaintiff allowed to ask leading questions when laying the foundation for business record exception to hearsay?

No, Leading questions are not SUPPOSED to be allowed on direct examination. In foreclosure cases, my experience has been that an objection is...

Is there any hope of finding a pro bono attorney for a woman in Sarasota who violated her probation? She has no support system.

I don't know whether Sarasota as a legal aid society or not. Why don't you try contacting the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers....

Although the crime with which you were charged has been Nolle Prossed, this CAN still affect your immigration status. Domestic Violence is...

If i file a harassment order against someone can they file one against me out of spite?

Yes, she can file one against you too, just out of spite. There is nothing you can do to stop that. However, you can defend such a suit and...

Where can I find Court Codes to Answer a Civil Summons?

Depending upon the value of this case, you may want to hire a lawyer to defend this lawsuit. "Court Codes" is not a term that we use to describe...

How do I begin a divorce?

A divorce is a lawsuit: you have to "sue" your husband for divorce. While you can do so yourself, the have several complicated issues that you...

My husband has been emotionally abusive with me and I am scared for my life, can I change the locks on the door??

You have a couple of remedies. First and foremost, if he has actually been violent with you, or threatened violence, you will likely qualify for a...

Can I take deposition of opposing party's witnesses if I am not an attorney?

Although my colleagues have already advised you to get an attorney, I wanted to add myself to that list. Since you have a STATE agency seeking to...