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Received court hearing for loan that I never did, what should I do?

Alan's answer | Answered on July 24, 2012

Consult with an attorney in your area who does debt work. The summons you got when you were served should show you how long you have to answer the...

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I owe a credit card debt from 1998 I moved to fl 2yrs ago does the SOL reset . I was contacted monday 7-16-12

Alan's answer | Answered on July 21, 2012

This sounds like a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act issue. Contact someone in your area who handles that kind of law.

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How do I go about getting a termination of jurisdiction in my case. I am held under chapter 916 of the florida statues.

Alan's answer | Answered on July 20, 2012

Are you being held pursuant to an order in a criminal case, or an order for involuntary treatment? If it's a criminal case, you can file a motion...

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How do I file a parenting plan in the state of Florida?

Alan's answer | Answered on July 20, 2012

A parenting plan is a document that controls how parenting will be performed when the parents are separated. It controls things like how much time...

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Can he not answer the phone when he has the children?

Alan's answer | Answered on July 19, 2012

Yes, unless there is a court order stating otherwise. Parents have an obligation to foster love and affection for the other, but what particular...

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Is it legal for these people to keep harrassing me

Alan's answer | Answered on June 29, 2012

You may have a claim under federal and state laws governing debt collection, and other claims as well. If you wish a free consultation, please call...

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How do I file a harassment suite against a company?

Alan's answer | Answered on June 27, 2012

As the other attorneys have said, you have claims under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Florida equivalent. I practice in...

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My landlord gave me a 3-day notice and I have the rent but she is refusing to take it -can she do this?

Alan's answer | Answered on June 26, 2012

Payment in full is always a defense. Feel free to contact me at 850-778-1355 if you have further questions.

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Is it possible to take on a personal injury case for the one who was injured on an hourly basis?

Alan's answer | Answered on June 21, 2012

Yes, it is possible. However, if no one is willing to take your case on contingency, that means that they do not have faith in the case. I don't...

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Someone wrote me a series of 3 checks and then canceled his account, what kind of attorney do I require to sue for the money?

Alan's answer | Answered on June 21, 2012

You can pursue both civil and criminal remedies. I would advise you to report this to your local state attorney first, because they can get...

Alan Smith's Answers (434)

Received court hearing for loan that I never did, what should I do?

I owe a credit card debt from 1998 I moved to fl 2yrs ago does the SOL reset . I was contacted monday 7-16-12

How do I go about getting a termination of jurisdiction in my case. I am held under chapter 916 of the florida statues.

How do I file a parenting plan in the state of Florida?

Can he not answer the phone when he has the children?

Is it legal for these people to keep harrassing me

How do I file a harassment suite against a company?

My landlord gave me a 3-day notice and I have the rent but she is refusing to take it -can she do this?

Is it possible to take on a personal injury case for the one who was injured on an hourly basis?

Someone wrote me a series of 3 checks and then canceled his account, what kind of attorney do I require to sue for the money?