You are correct. F.S. 95.231(1) provides that five years after recording a deed, it can be accepted as valid and of record although there are no...

Do I need leave of the Court to file an amended answer?

It depends. Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.190 " A party may amend a pleading once as a matter of course at any time before a responsive pleading is served or,...

I filed my Amended Answer late. What will happen?

Most likely nothing, however the other side could do a motion to strike under Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.140. Remember, whenever you amend pleading to file...

Can you request a jury trial for property dispute in civil court?

Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.430(b) provides that “[a]ny party may demand a trial by jury of any issue triable of right by a jury by serving upon the other...

I doubt it. As to you feeling unsafe in the neighborhood, a landlord generally has no duty to insure the safety of his or her tenants or to protect...

A landlord has a duty to exercise ordinary or reasonable care to maintain the leased premises in a reasonably safe condition. By statute in Florida...

I have a temp stalking injunction from a roommate I have a hearing this week the allegations against me are false I had to leave

You state that you have not been violent or threatened violence. However, the statutory definitions of violence make reference to 10 crimes,...

What kind of Attorney do i need if I am trying to change the primary executor to second executor listed in a will ?

I suggest that you contact a Probate attorney and read F.S. 733.504 which gives the statutory grounds for removal of a Personal Representative. The...

A stock co. sent my mom a check for 200 bucks. She passed away in March 2013. Can I get in trouble for trying to deposit it

I doubt that you would get in trouble for this; however the proper procedure is to open a Summary Administration (assuming there are no creditors)....

Can I have ex's parental rights terminated?

Parental rights may only be terminated through adoption or the strict procedures set forth in the statutes. The profound nature of a termination of...