Power of Attorney abuse

Check to see if there is an Adult Protective Services agency in your locality and report the suspected abuse immediately. Is the elder still...

Debt owed to me by resident in Iowa and I live in Florida.

It depends on the laws in Florida and may depend on why the ex friend owes you money. If it is because of a written or verbal agreement, most...

Can a GAL be dismissed due to unethical behavior? If so what are the necessary steps?

This is really unfortunate because the Court place a lot of weight on the GAL. You would need to put together a very detailed explanation of why...

During a No Knock search warrant what can be seized as evidence?

They can seize anything illegal and charge you as long as it is within the scope of the warrant. If the warrant says they can search the bedroom...

How can I get a court order to legally change the name of my 6yr old child? thanx

You should contact your local municipal or district court. They are the ones that normally do name changes. They can provide you the paperwork...

What happens if I don't get a attorney within the time period the judge says?

You did not say when your attorney withdrew from the case. In some cases, you may have a time period to object to the withdrawal. You would then...

New lease was not signed...am I legally bound to stay if I want to move out now?

Good questions. Based on your facts, it sounds like you have a month to month lease because you have nothing in writing, depending on the laws in...

Personal injury

Yes, you can most likely find an attorney that will take this case on a contingency basis. A question will be whether the other guy has assets. ...

Yes and no. The other driver is responsible but will do nothing unless you file a claim. You should immediately see an attorney that handles...

What are the laws behind a personal injury lawsuit?

Laws are based on statutes and common law. You don't say whether the accident was your fault or not. Under general common law, the negligent...