Florida protective order for deposiiton Florida Protective Order civil lawsuit

After the hearing on the Motion, the judge will issue an Order, directing the parties as to whether the Motion is granted, and to what extent the...

Company recovering ins. $ for home damage added cost for fee they say they told me about but they didn't. Should I pay the extra

First, you should check with the Florida Department of Insurance to see if the company is properly licensed as a "public adjuster." If it is not,...

I respectfully disagree with the prior responses. Chapter 222, Florida Statutes is controlling. Under the law, retirement accounts, such as a...

How would I countersue for defamation of character, harrassment an fraud?

If you are wanting to countersue for these causes of action because of things she alleged in the lawsuit, forget it. Claims made in a lawsuit are...

My husband wants to adopt my 3 yr old daughter & change her last name, what can we do?

The process is called "step-parent adoption." The natural father must receive notice of your intentions. If he voluntarily relinquishes his...

Question from Florida resident

It is error for a judge to accept a sworn affidavit, by itself. The document consitutes hearsay. In limited ciurcumstances, such hearsay may be...

Permanent Custody

In order to adopt privately in Florida. You MUST go through an attorney, other "adoption entity" as defined by the adoption statute, or a licensed...

Dentist put a crown on my tooth but that tooth needs a root canal, they want to charge me for another crown, on the same tooth

You should ask the original dentist to return your money. Whether or not the money is refunded, you should NOT receive further treatment from the...

I'm purchasing property out of state

If you want the property, do not conduct your transaction this way. RUN to a real estate lawyer in the area where the property is to represent you...

Should I sign a non-compete in FL?

In Florida, an employer can require you to sign such an agreement as a condition of continued employment. You should have your own attorney review...