Respondent filed an answer to petition but no counterpetition. How should I proceed?

You can file a reply to the defenses that were raised in the answer to your petition. You can simply deny that the allegations raised in defense...

I agree with you 100%. Without more info, it is hard to say what someone else means. I think it is a reference to an exemption in the law for...

Can I file a civil case or contempt of court if my exhusband stopped paying the mortgage? we are in fl

Hire a lawyer right away. You should file a Motion to Enforce the Final Judgment in the divorce case itself AND you need to defend your interest...

Mortgage broker forgot to include 5K in closing costs in my g-faith estimate. I just learned 2 days before closing! Help!?

Carol Johnson is correct: Hire a Lawyer ASAP. You need someone experienced in this area to put the pressure onto the parties involved to do the...

How much time is given to file Affidavit in Opposition to Bank's Motion to Summary Judgment related to foreclosure?

Margery Golant is correct. Pay attention also to another requirement: You must be give at least 20-days notice of the Motion for Summary Judgment...

Ejectment case was transferred by judge to circuit civil division and added another $215 for a filing fee which I paid 2 wks ago

I really need more information to able to be of more help to you. Based upon what you have said, you may be able to file a Motion to Compel...

What is the procedure for evicting a tenant for nonpayment of rent for many months?

My colleague above is correct, Chapter 83 of the Florida Statutes governs the procedure (Part 2, for Residential Tenancies). The procedure is...

Do I have a legal right to ask to have my lease terminated?

In order to set up a lease for termination, you MUST follow the rules that are specified in the Florida Statutes. If you don't follow the rules...

Palm Beach,Fl. Court issued a Certificate of Title to a 3rd party that bought the house at auction while an Appeal is pending

Who filed the appeal? The Appellant needs to file a Motion to Stay the proceedings in the trial court pending the appeal. Appellate procedure...

I filed eviction papers.judge heard case, defendant agreed to move but didn't. Filed handwritten note to judge def. hadn't moved

If you have sued for eviction based upon NON-PAYMENT OF RENT, then the Florida Statutes require that the Defendant(s) post the amount of rent...