Florida Questions & Answers
Q: Who puts a father on child support in florida
1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Florida on Apr 17, 2015
Answered on Apr 19, 2015
John Arthur Smitten's answer
If a guy is the father of a child and you want support then use Dept of Revenue of use a private attorney.
Use of a lawyer is recommended.
John A. Smitten, Esquire
Carey Leisure and Neal
622 Bypass Drive, Suite 100
Clearwater, FL 33764
Phone: 727-799-3900/Fax: 727-490-4944
[email protected]
www.careyandleisure.com
Q: I filed for support in 2004 the state closed my case because he was on SSD now he's working can I get back pay
John Arthur Smitten's answer
No. Only from when the case is re-opened.
Use of a lawyer is recommended.
John A. Smitten, Esquire
Carey Leisure and Neal
622 Bypass Drive, Suite 100
Clearwater, FL 33764
Phone: 727-799-3900/Fax: 727-490-4944
[email protected]
www.careyandleisure.com
Q: I am about to retire. How will that affect my child support payments?
John Arthur Smitten's answer
If you retire and make less then you are entitled to a reduction of support.
Use of a lawyer is recommended.
John A. Smitten, Esquire
Carey Leisure and Neal
622 Bypass Drive, Suite 100
Clearwater, FL 33764
Phone: 727-799-3900/Fax: 727-490-4944
[email protected]
www.careyandleisure.com
Q: My father in law has recently passed. He owned a third of a house along with two siblings. He left no will.
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
There are not enough facts here to give you an answer. The main fact that needs to be known is how the siblings owned the property.
Q: Is it unethical for a buyer to put a personal letter in the sellers mailbox, professing his familys love for the home?
1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Florida on Apr 18, 2015
Answered on Apr 19, 2015
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
Go see an attorney. Your facts are not clear. Who says this would be unethical?
Q: got dwai in CO all requirements are finished but never got my license back can I get it in FL or do I have to in CO
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
You would have to be able to get your license back in CO before FL would give you a license, in my opinion.
Q: my lawyer filed a chapter 7 and now the us trustee is pushing for us to convert to a chapter 13.
2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy for Florida on Apr 18, 2015
Answered on Apr 19, 2015
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
Talk only with your attorney about this.
Q: I slap my brother's face and he pressed charges against me. Now DV. What happen if he doesn't show up at the pre trial?
1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Florida on Apr 18, 2015
Answered on Apr 19, 2015
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
Speak only with your attorney about this. The brother is not required to be at the pre trial
Q: My father is ill and I take care of him. He also lives with me and my husband. Does his siblings have rights over him
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
Does his siblings have rights over him? No, unless he gave them rights as in a power of attorney, or a durable power of attorney, or unless they were granted rights by the court in for instance a guardianship case.
Q: I formed an LLC 3 months ago with a partner, no partnership or governing articles, can I get out and keep my investment?
1 Answer | Asked in Business Formation for Florida on Apr 18, 2015
Answered on Apr 19, 2015
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
Go see a business attorney in your area.
Q: Can a 13 year old and a 17 year old date if there only 3 years and 11 months apart in age?
1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Florida on Apr 18, 2015
Answered on Apr 19, 2015
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
Date? What do you mean exactly by that. Some say it includes sex, others say it does not. A child under 15 cannot consent to sex in FL, and the 17 year old can be charged with a very serious crime if sex occurs between them.
Q: My fieance (non US resident) doesnt want to spend money on applying for a green card
1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Florida on Feb 15, 2014
Answered on Apr 18, 2015
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
It is over a year ago that you posted this. Immigration attorneys rarely contribute to this forum. Go see one.
Q: I am a renter and I just took a new job in another state, am I able to break my renters lease that I have now?
1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Florida on Feb 16, 2014
Answered on Apr 18, 2015
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
Negotiate, that is about all I can tell you without reading the lease.
Q: Where do I obtain forms to file a petition for summary administration
1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Florida on Feb 16, 2014
Answered on Apr 18, 2015
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
Check out the probate forms at flcourts.org or perhaps the local clerk of court website. In a summary administration, the attorneys fees are limited by statute, and you basically need to get an attorney for a probate matter, particularly formal or summary administrations.
Q: Someone willfully used my personal address to apply for US citizenship although this person is residing outside the US
1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Florida on Feb 18, 2014
Answered on Apr 18, 2015
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
Did you have a question that you forgot to ask? Immigration attorneys rarely contribute. Go see one.
Q: I have a learner licence and i got A ticket but i want to get my official licence does that ticket show on the new
1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Florida on Feb 18, 2014
Answered on Apr 18, 2015
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
All tickets show up against your license.
Q: Is a hearing device placed in our store by person renting from legal?
1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Florida on Feb 18, 2014
Answered on Apr 18, 2015
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
This may or may not be legal. I need to know a lot more facts than you have provided here. Go see an attorney about this problem.
Q: Can my landlord restrict my husband from living with me? We were married when I signed the lease.
1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Florida on Feb 20, 2014
Answered on Apr 18, 2015
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
I need to read the lease, but probably not. It depends on the facts and you haven't given much.
Q: While getting out of my car my dog heard another dog growl so he ran out to see the other dog and they fought?
1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Florida on Feb 20, 2014
Answered on Apr 18, 2015
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
The guy would have to spend about $340 to sue you in small claims court. The dog did not just run out to see the other dog. Read the local ordinances, either city or county, regarding animals.
Q: I'm married to a US citizen but also a convicted felon, do I have a chance of obtaining a green card?
1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Florida on Feb 21, 2014
Answered on Apr 18, 2015
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
You need to actually speak with an immigration attorney about this. They rarely answer questions on this forum.