I was served Saturday at 9:40 pm with a subpoena stating I have to show up Monday at 11:00 am. I can't make it - what to do?

Ordinarily I would agree with Ms. Valdes but here I am going to take exception--I believe the proper Motion to make is a Motion for Protective...

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Mortgage foreclosure the case was dismissed without prejudice; 8 months later the bank filed a motion to vacate the judgment.

The reason for the dismissal is important. Was there a trial date and they did not show up? If the court grants the motion then it would not be a...

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If my vehicle was repossed and the lender has a judgement against me, can they take my new car if it's paid off?

Yes. And maybe not. The creditor can pay the sheriff to have the vehicle levied upon. You can then assert an exemption of $1k of the equity...

Do I need a real estate atty?

You should have an attorney. There are a number of issues here, some of which go beyond "simply" real estate attorney. When I first started to...

Mother was talked into changing her will by grandchildren. She now wants to change it back to my name with a new attorney. How?

Ms. Morcroft is correct, you want your mom to go on her own, do not drive her any where. Let her pick the attorney. Quarantine yourself from the...

IF a lien is more than 5 years old, how do I remove it since it is void?

Bring an action for declaratory judgment, but first, check with title insurance companies. If their underwriting department recognizes that they...

What can I do if my wife was hiding income 6 months before our final hearing for dissolution of marriage in Florida?

Make a Motion for Relief under Rule 12.540(b) which is governed also by Rule 1.540(b), based upon fraud. Unlike civil cases, domestic relations...

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What is Fla.R.Civ.P.1.420(e)?

The rule, like everything else, can be found on-line. Essentially, if there is no activity in the court file for 10 months any party and also the...

Fired from a practice where I had no written contract. Want to start my own. What r the ways to avoid court orders from him.

My colleagues have given you some "no-no's" which are excellent pieces of advise. Here is another piece of advise [don't know if you think it...

I got a court appearance for speeding "ticket" for doing 80 in a 45

In South Florida the going rate for a traffic ticket attorney is running $69-89. Many will refund the fee if they can not obtain a benefit. In my...