Is it legal for a debt collector to call my family? They have called them more than once and are aggressive. What can I do.?
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Answered on July 03, 2024
There are two laws which apply.
IF the school itself is contacting family members, or a debt collector, Section 559.72 (7) Florida Statutes...
After the Court rejects my request for default judgement, what should I do?
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Answered on July 01, 2024
You made the right move by turning the funds over to the Clerk.
Partial payments will not stop the case from going forward. If you "win" you...
How long do you have to respond to a motion filed in family court? and can you respond to 2 at once?
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Answered on July 01, 2024
Actually, unless the Motion is a Motion for Summary Judgment, there is NO requirement that you respond--at all!
You MIGHT want to make a...
How much notice do i need to provide to a former roommate?
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Answered on June 30, 2024
Not fewer than 10 days if hand delivered or 15 days if mailed, BUT, check out Chapter 715 Florida Statutes and in particular the forms found in...
Tenant sends court notice they are withholding rent for landlord not fixing a leak but puts no $ in the registry
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Answered on June 30, 2024
A tenant who is withholding rent CANT put money into the Court's registry. No one can unless there is a case pending.
IF there is a case...
How can they garnish my check without notification
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Answered on June 29, 2024
Advance notice of a garnishment is not required to be given to a judgment debtor.
What most likely happened--without seeing the docket or the...
Ifcourt fines go to a collection agency will they be discharged after time?
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Answered on June 29, 2024
Fines imposed by a Court are not dischargeable in bankruptcy. See 11 USC 523(a)(7).
Fines imposed by a Court that "go to collections" are...
My ex wife as of Oct 19,2023 is now wanting to take the dog back, I have had her this whole time. Can she take her back?
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Answered on June 29, 2024
Much will depend on the terms of the divorce decree, and the timing of when she claims you made the agreement..
If there was a settlement with a...
My last landlord has not returned my security deposit? I sent a written request after 2 months and received a threat in respons
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Answered on June 28, 2024
The failure of a tenant to give prior notice to the landlord of an address to which to send notices only means the landlord is not required to give...
Can I get out of taking my case to a jury trial if I’ve already plead not guilty and said I want to go to trial ?
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Answered on June 28, 2024
Yes, you can waive your right to a jury trial and let a judge decide as to whether or not you are guilty.
Not a wise decision, but there are...