Barbara Billiot Stage

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Q. Can a person be legally served papers if they are served to a housemate and their last name isn't obtained?

February 10, 2025

A: Yes. The server can serve anyone who is age 15 or above residing in the same house unless personal service is required to the named person. Personal service is generally required for service of a final judgment or a subpoena to appear in court, but not for complaints that initiate litigation.

Q. On disability given summons complaint Citibank 13,000 credit card need help or do myself written responses

February 5, 2025

A: The Middle District of Florida has a pro se clinic that helps people file bankruptcy pro se (by yourself). The clinic is open from 2pm - 4pm every Wednesday without an appointment needed. You can also schedule a consultation in person or by telephone using this link: https://www.bankruptcyproseclinic.com/

Your SSDI is exempt from garnishment and other assets have exemptions as well up to certain limits. This forum is for general questions and answers, so we can't advise you of how to answer the complaint since we cannot read your complaint. You can call the legal clinics at Florida A&M College of Law or Barry University College of Law to see if they can assist.

Q. Can my condo board demand to have a key to allow an unlicensed (CAM LIC) maintenance employee to have access my condo ?

February 3, 2025

A: Maintenance people are not required to have a CAM license. Florida Statutes grant associations the right to enter into a unit during reasonable hours. There is no exemption for the statute and if you refuse the association can change the locks and bill you for the charges.

The association has a right to enter at any time if there is an emergency.

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