What does it mean in Florida when the response to your petition of divorce is waiver and copy of dissolution mean?

If you are looking at one of the Official Forms approved by the Florida Supreme Court, then it probably says a bit more that what you have...

What is the basis for "striking"? The mere fact that the tenant answered is not a ground to strike their pleading. Under Summary Procedure [see...

Can I tax levy on a individual judgement?

Tax refunds can not be garnished until they hit a bank account. Under the doctrine of sovereign immunity a government agency can not be sued [a...

Ms. Bunce and Mr. Harrell are correct. There are 3 crucial dates before the BKC is filed in order to obtain the discharge of a federal tax: 1)...

1 of 4 defendants in my civil case for which I am the plaintiff Can I file for summary judgment and collect money immediately?

You mean seek entry of a default? Yes. Move for a final judgment upon default? Perhaps. It may or may not be necessary depending on the type of...

Revise your letter. Give the landlord 7 days to cure the problem. Section 83.56(1) Florida Statutes allows a tenant to alter the lease [either...

Can my truck be taken from me in a law suit i own it out right in florida

As my colleagues noted, levy on a vehicle is one of the methods a judgment creditor can use to obtain payment of a judgment. But, there are...

Florida- lis pendens was filed April 2009. Notice of Voluntary Dismissal was filed in May 2010. Can I file Quiet title?

Why would you need to file a Quiet Title action? The lis pendens was dissolved when the case was dismissed, per Rule 1.420(f) Rules of Civil...

The maker of a check of $2600 placed a stop-payment with intent to defraud. Should I send a demand letter or go to the police?

It does not hurt to seek criminal enforcement. The State Attorney's Office in Palm Beach County has a special program; you are in Boca so if the...

Got divorced. Won permanent alimony. He lost his job. Judge set minimum permanent alimony. He fled to brazil.

As my colleagues noted, having the matter referred to a magistrate only helps speed up the process. Not only that, it would be the General...