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Q: Can I sue my mom for wrongful Baker Act in FL after a family dispute?
Can I sue my mother for wrongfully subjecting me to the Baker Act in Florida? She initiated the Baker Act procedure because she was upset with me after an argument. She admitted she didn't care whether it was right or wrong and insisted I had to go. I'm feeling traumatized by the... View More 
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Nov 5, 2026
answered on Nov 5, 2026
Being taken for a Baker Act examination after a family argument is a frightening experience, and you may have options, though they depend on exactly how the process was started. Under Fla. Stat. 394.463(2)(a), an involuntary examination may be initiated by a court order, by a law enforcement... View More
Q: Can mineral rights be excluded in the property sale deed in Florida?
In Florida, I'm in the process of selling an agricultural property where mineral rights are included in the original title. I want to exclude these mineral rights from the sale. Could the exclusion of mineral rights be handled in the same deed as the property sale? Is there a standard process... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Nov 5, 2026
answered on Nov 5, 2026
Yes, a seller can generally keep the mineral rights while selling the surface, and it is best done by clearly reserving them in the deed delivered at closing and by saying so in the purchase contract before closing, because a buyer otherwise expects to receive the whole property. The reservation... View More
Q: Am I entitled to back pay for my premium while working remotely in a camper?
I am employed in Florida, and I've been working remotely, staying in a camper trailer due to the distance from my office. I initially received a salary of $2,000 per week, but my employer has informed me that my pay will be reduced to $1,000 per week. I travel 5.5 hours to and from work every... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Nov 5, 2026
answered on Nov 5, 2026
A pay cut from $2,000 to $1,000 per week is a significant change, and whether you are owed anything depends mostly on timing and on what was agreed. In Florida, an employer generally may change pay going forward for an at-will employee if it tells the employee before the change takes effect, but it... View More
Q: Seeking FL attorney for Section 1983 false imprisonment case due to clerical error in arrest.
I am seeking immediate contingency representation in Florida for a Federal Section 1983 false imprisonment claim with a statute of limitations deadline on January 7, 2027. This case involves a clerical error where I was re-arrested on a satisfied child support contempt warrant. I have a complete... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Nov 5, 2026
answered on Nov 5, 2026
Being re-arrested on a warrant that had already been satisfied is a serious problem, and a federal civil rights claim is one of the routes that may be available. Section 1983 of Title 42 of the U.S. Code allows a claim against a person acting under color of state law who deprives you of a federal... View More
Q: Can a bank hold your car after accepting a check payment despite stating they couldn't?
I am a domestic violence victim, and due to my situation, I found myself in a financial bind. I recently paid the outstanding balance on my car with a check, which the bank accepted even though they initially indicated they couldn't process payments via check. I have a receipt confirming the... View More
Martin Louis Winfield Jr
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answered on Nov 4, 2026
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answered on Nov 4, 2026
The bank’s earlier statement that it could not take checks does not, by itself, give it a right to keep your car. Your receipt is useful evidence that the bank took the check. The next questions are whether the check cleared, what amount it covered, and what the bank means by a... View More
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