What happens if i lose an eviction summons in court eill i be forced to move out or will i have to pay what the landlord is owed

Once a Final Judgment for Possession is entered, the key to your situation is in the hands of the landlord. Landlord can decide he/she would...

How do I stop a Writ of Continuing Garnishment after debt is fulfilled?

Consider making a Motion to Dissolve the Writ. Get every one, including the judgment creditor, in front of a judge.

How often must a judgement awarded in civil court for non payment of a unsecured credit card debt be renewed in Florida

Florida judgments are enforceable for 20 years. Liens on real property that is not homestead can be created for 10 years and the liens can be...

Document production request asks for the some of the same information in several itemized requests. How do I respond?

Follow each paragraph and indicate whether 1) such a document exists; 2) whether you have possession, custody, care or control; 3) whether you are...

Can I go to jail if I'm unable to pay a civil judgement?

To answer your question, no, you can not be sent to jail if you do not pay a civil judgment. A civil judgment is not like alimony or child...

I have power of attorney over a family member. Can I attended a hearing on their behalf?

Unless you are an attorney, you can not represent another person in court. A power of attorney entitles you to sign documents, receive money, pay...

What is a reasonable amount of time for an attorney to follow through with service of process?

The concept of having a lawyer accept service of process for a Defendant is great in theory but as mentioned almost never, ever occurs. So, a...

Every county in Florida has a Circuit Court, which is the Court that has jurisdiction of family law matters, such as divorce, paternity, support,...

What is the cut-off to respond to a Magistrate report signed on 6/26 and stated to respond with 10 days, postmarked 7/3/2015?

Rule 12.490(f) Family Law Rules of Procedure govern. I believe your approach is correct. It is not day of signing, or day of postmark, but day of...

If a supena for me to give a deposition in a law suit is give to my wife does that count for my being served?

It depends on location. If you and wife live together and the papers are given at your/her home is good service. It is called substitute service....

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