2001, I accepted a plea bargain for 2 years probation, 60 days later, without me and without a judge, I became a sex offender.

I agree with Mr. Gillespie, if you are serious about getting to the bottom of this then you need to meet with an attorney and review the plea...

How can I stop a child support order for an older child, and also request a custody hearing for the younger child?

Aside from the potential child abuse issue with regard to hitting your child with a stick, I am not sure you have grounds for a modification of...

What kind of lawyer should I look for

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Can my husband say I need to divorce him at another state if I serve him first?

I agree with my colleagues, that Florida has jurisdiction over your divorce. More importantly, if you child has resided in Florida with you for at...

How do I get a phantom debt collector to stop harassing me and my family?

If you have properly sent them a cease and desist letter pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and they continue to contact you by...

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What is the normal sentence given for firs of fence possession of crack cocaine in Florida?

My colleagues are correct, there is no "normal sentence" for possession, each case is unique and depends on the facts as well as his criminal...

Thinking about it a bankruptcy

Bankruptcy is a complex area of law with a number of options that need to be explained in detail based upon the problems you are facing and your...

We owe $4,000 on our $21,000 mortgage which we are behind in, also owe $23,000 in Medical debt.

The choice of which bankruptcy chapter to file under is very important. There are pros and cons to both, and much will depend on your situation...

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Do I have any rights after defending myself when my then boyfriend assaulted me 4 years ago, and then I was arrested and jailed?

You have brought up a number of issues, but It is unclear from your question what issue you wish us to address. You indicate that you were...

I have been separated for 3 yrs. With a future divorce in mind, when I begin to rent a home can he use that against me in court?

I agree with Ms. Drake, I do not see how renting a home could ever be used against you. In the three (3) years you have lived separately, each of...