Collecting a judgment

You can take all the actions necessary, but the court proceeding remains in Florida. The case does not travel with you.

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Do I need to appear in court?

This is a question that should be answered by your attorney, but to give you peace of mind, I will do so--you are not required to appear at a...

In 2013 a court ordered this person to repay me $900.00 of the 2 thousand dollars I loaned him. He has not paid me back.

Money judgments are not orders for defendants to pay anything. Unlike alimony or child support awards, a Final Judgment does not instruct a...

Can I place a personal lien on a property after I quit claim it to someone?

Consider yourself to be a bank lending $ to your ex so he could buy out your 50% interest. You would want a mortgage on 100% of the property to...

In FL, can it be abandonment if I move out but still continue my everyday activities. See my son, cook dinner, pay all bills?

"Abandonment" is a word from "up north". It was used as a ground for divorce. No such concept exists in Florida, which has no fault divorce. ...

Can my husband file for bankruptcy without my consent? If so, what impact would it have on marital assets during divorce?

You need to develop a thick skin when it comes down to pre-divorce antics such as this. That you have a part-time job speaks to the notion that...

I am buying a house with a significant other.The loan is in his name but we both pay for it out of same bank account.

Yes, you do have legal recourse, if your name will be/was on the deed to the property when it is/was purchased. It matters not that you are not on...

Hi, my brother has a divorce trial date coming up and he doesn't have an attorney, because he can't afford it.

As Ms. Morcroft noted, your brother may not qualify for Legal Aid assistance by earning more than their cut-off threshold. I agree with her...

Is there common law marriage in state of florida

My colleagues' answers are accurate--Florida law has not allowed a common law marriage to come into creation in Florida since 10/1/68. However,...

Witness list submitted to court/opposing attorney.

A witness subpoena is not required to be filed with the Clerk. A witness subpoena does not have to be issued--if the party trusts the witness to...