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What you have on your hands is commonly termed by estate planners like me asa "blended" family with children from a prior marriage as well as possibly children from a current one.  It will takesome creative but common structuring to ensure everyone is provided for and that the current spouse/executor/trustee has an interest in ensuring that your children from the prior marriage are not disregarded.  The use of various trust structures may likely be beneficial for you to look into.  I recommend using the Find a Lawyer sextion of this website or contact your local county bar association for a referral to an estate planning attorney.... Read Answer

First thing NOT to do is not reply at all.  If you do not file an Amswer or any motions the Plaintiff wil likely seek a default which would then lead to a judgment against you anyway.  By answering or filing any relevant motions you have a fighting chance to maybe raise a valid defense or possibly even negotiate something to settle for less than the full amount.  Use the Find a Lawyer section here or contact your local county bar association for a referral.... Read Answer

Yes, you would have a claim against the at fault driver who hit you. You should retain a personal injury attorney here in the state of Florida on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless you win. Attorneys on this platform are prohibited from soliciting. However, you can research our backgrounds and reach out privately to one of us.... Read Answer

You post and language use makes no sense. "Im still part of the 30 day" "kicked me out with 9:30 a day" "have a verbal contract chain"  - this makes it near impossible to understand your issue and to provide any useful guidance. That said, if you are on the lease or rental agreement - room mates cannot kick each other out. You might want to contact local legal aid to see if they can help you.... Read Answer

  Dear Ms. Allison, There are many stages to determine if there is a potentially viable Medical Malpractice case. The attorney will need more personal information about you and will need to consider what overall effect any medical error has had on you. Ultimately, medical expert opinion(s) whether the standard of care was breached and if that breach directly caused or contributed to causing you serious and permanent injuries will be necessary. We 1st explore these issues and review records prior to deciding whether to send them out for review by appropriate medical experts free of charge to you. We give free consultations and if we take the case, it would be on a contingent fee basis. These cases have pre-suit requirements and are often very tough and time-consuming. Furthermore, the Statute of Limitation for bringing a complex Medical Malpractice lawsuit is relatively short. It is not possible for me to answer your question other than to suggest that you consult an experienced Medical Malpractice attorney for a deeper dive as I have described. Start this process with a free consultation sooner rather than later. Providing the necessary medical records may help speed up the process for the reviewing attorney. We cannot solicit, so you will have to reach out. Best, Loren L. Gold, Esq. ... Read Answer

As of fiscal year 2025, the USCIS claims processing times for a completed I-90 form is 4.2 months. While the appointment is a key milestone, the timer starts after your biometric appointment. Therefore, the USCIS estimates you will likely wait about 4 to 5 months after your appointment. Until then, you can always speak with an attorney, ensure or update that the USCIS has your current address, and track its fulfillment.  (The answer given here is general and based on the general facts regarding the question. As a result, the answer does not comprehensively capture your holistic situation and does not constitute legal advice. Please remember it is always best to speak with a qualified attorney regarding the comprehensive nature of your question. As every case is unique, we encourage you to contact mc@barduccilaw.com to speak with a qualified, esteemed, and strategic attorney.)... Read Answer

As part of a Partition Action is an accounting of expenses.   In general, a co-owner can be entitled to reimbursement for real estate expenses such as real estate taxes, insurance, mortgage payments and yes, HOA fees. A petition for reimbusement/accounting would have to filed with the Court.  ... Read Answer

Any civil trial or insurance litigaiton lawyer can. No one will handle such cases on a contingent fee typically because of the value of the damages and they took away the obligation for the insurance company to pay for the legal fees if they lose. If you're prepared to pay "out of pocket" to hire a lawyer you will have a better chance to retain one. ... Read Answer

This is sadly what happens when you don't hire lawyers to handle such issues from the start. NOW you have a more expensive and complicated issue to address as it sounds like there is argument for the LL that you "abandoned" the rental unit - if you left the property while behind on rent. Even though Fla. Stat. 83.67 might provide some relief, you wont find many lawyers willing to take such a case on a contingent fee with an in residence landlord renting a room. You might need to contact legal aid to see if they can help. ... Read Answer

This is usually the result of pro-se resolutions without using lawyers. At this point you will need to retain a lawyer to review what the settlement was and what they are currently doing and THEN establish some plan to address this conflict. There are no short-cuts nor "cheap" outs to resolve such issues when there are personal vendettas involved. ... Read Answer

UNless this is substantial damage that warrants spending money on a lawyer to intervene, this is most likely a first party (your) insurance claim or simply a claim you will have to pursue on your own with FDOT and do the best you can. Most such cases it is not financially feasible to hire a lawyer. ... Read Answer

If you just had superficial injuries, no lawyer will be interested in taking your case. However, if you have a meaningful injury that has long-term damage consequences, then you should consult with an attorney to take your case on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless you win.... Read Answer

I'm truly sorry to hear about your mother's injuries. Situations involving negligence can be complicated, and I know how important it is to find the right guidance. Due to the rules of this website, attorneys cannot directly solicit cases, but you're welcome to research our backgrounds and reach out to one of us.  ... Read Answer