On a termination of parental rights must the minors full birth name as appears on birth certificate be on all paperwork

Pleadings should contain both the parents and children's legal names, but a clerical error can be corrected at any point in the litigation and even...

Are Debt Collectors allowed to demand the debtor to borrow money in order to satisfy the debt owed without repercussions?

I don't believe a creditor suggesting or demanding you borrow money to pay your debts violates the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, nor do I...

How can I verify if my juvenile record was expunged?

Going to the local clerk's office is probably the fastest way to verify if you case has been sealed, with the Department of Juvenile Justice a...

My spouse has filed for bankruptcy in our dissolution case in St Johns County. Should I do the same to protect my assets?

I practice both family law and bankruptcy law, and there is no way for me to answer your question without knowing a great deal more about your...

If criminal defense attorney performs outside FBA rules of professional conduct, what are pretrial options for defendant?

If you are not happy with the services of your attorney, you need to fire him and hire another. Post Conviction Petitions for Ineffective...

I'm on pti. Pinellas county

It depends! Most PTI contracts contain a provision in which you admit guilt and agree that your admission can be used against you if you fail to...

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Getting a Pardon

Pardons can be granted by the governor's office through the Office of Executive Clemency. However, you must wait 10 years from the date of...

Ex wife trying to move to Alaska without my consent

Florida has a relocation statute that lays out the steps required for a spouse to legally move more than 50 miles. It also lays out the steps a...

Is it illegal for a 5-7 year old to be alone at home, with no babysitter, no one watching him?

I agree with Ms. Colbert, while there is no set age, most would agree that children under 12 are too young to be left alone.

Your case will likely be placed back on the docket and scheduled for a pre-trial conference soon thereafter. Prosecutors many times use PTI to get...