Can my dad be sued?

There is an expression that anyone can be sued for anything, but winning the case is another matter. The amount of money involved would put this...

A bank filed mtg.debt in court against me. Was dismissed and at the top it said DAO. Disposed After Other? What does this mean?

If the dismissal did not say "with prejudice", then it is automatically "without prejudice", which means that the case can be refiled. The...

In regard to consumer debt, has anyone heard that if a Cease & Desist was placed does that stop the creditor from filing suit ?

Mr. Agruss is correct--most likely it is the passage of the statute of limitations, which would be either 4 or 5 years from the last default in...

Who is more neutral, a mediator or a judge?

Presumably, both are equally neutral, but they have different jobs. A judge is a judicial officer, elected or appointed by the Governor. The...

My mom has power of att. for my recently deseased brother. She called his primary Dr. and asked for his records

A power of attorney is valid for only as long as the principal lives; once the person passes, so does the right of the person to act for the person...

At what age can a child be allowed to choose parents to live with?

As my colleague has noted, there is no 1 specific age. The judges do not like having even teens testify, much less adolescents. As a practical...

I bought a home in FL with my husband, in 1996 I left for NJ in July 2011 he just passed away What are my rights as the spouse?

When you say you bought a home with your husband, but then that your name was not on the paperwork, are you trying to say that your name is not on...

My colleague's response makes the important point that while something may be legal, it may not be a wise thing to do. You may not believe this...

Yes, you can sue your ex-boyfriend. The legal name for a taking of property is called "Conversion". Claims for under $5,000.00 are heard in Small...

I rent property and the landlord did not pay for home of association, now HOA want to kick me out. Can they do it?

Yes, Florida law gives authority to the HOA to evict a tenant when HOA assessments are not being paid. You should have received a letter from...