Can a debt collection agency collect on an 8yr old debt that they bought in Florida?

Absolutely get a lawyer. There has to be a Final Judgment in order to get a wage garnishment. That means that you were sued. If you did not know...

If you have a written agreement, then what the father says does not matter. If you do not have a written agreement then you have an automatic Bar...

Do Florida bankruptcy exemptions apply to current residents only?

Let me break this down for you. You moved to NY. You can't file in FL because you have lived in NY for the greater amount of time during the last...

The will is fine, but not as a self-proving will What makes a will self-proving is the notary taking the oath of the witnesses. The notary can...

Can my new attorney file motions with the court if my previous attorney hasn't withdrawn?

As long as your new attorney files a "Notice of Appearance" he/she can file all the motions he/she wants. If a Notice of Appearance is not...

How many days do I have to answer a complaint in FL Small Claims Court?

Responses to the initial pleading is not required in small claims. And even if you were to respond in writing, you still HAVE TO GO to the...

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What if I haven't received settlement papers before my pretrial conference?

Many things can happen. Too many to go into here on Avvo. Just make sure YOU go to court. Speak to the attorney there on behalf of the...

A tenant pays his August rent late and his Sept rent on time but then the August check bounces

For purpose of the 3-day notice it does not matter, it refers only to the amount of rent that is past due. For purpose of filing the eviction...

My rent is due on the 1st can my landlord give me a notice on the 10th that my rent is to Be raised on the 1st of next mo?

The landlord would be giving you sufficient notice of the termination of the existing lease on the last day of the month, and then offering to...

When trying to get payment on a loan do you sue the individual or the company?

Is there a writing? If so, it is the borrower on the writing, commonly referred to as a promissory note. If there is no promissory note--who did...