In the small business world, corporate directors are often also the owners of a corporation and thus, the two frequently become confused. However, specifically within the small business context, it is important to note that… Read More
Chapter 727 Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors Assignment for the benefit of creditors is generally thought of as a state court version of a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy for a business. Some compare it to… Read More
We have all seen the commercials… A lawyer comes on your screen and begins explaining how you might have a claim for damages against a certain company. He asks if you’ve ever used such and such… Read More
In 2011, the Florida Legislature passed an amendment that made post judgment interest rates subject to annual change by the State CFO. As a result, post judgment interest rates have been effected as follows. Judgments… Read More
How important protections for victims can turn into tools of coercion Restraining Orders in Florida Florida Statute Section 784.046 allows a victim of repeat violence, dating violence or sexual violence to obtain a protective injunction… Read More
In Florida, the term “homestead” property gets tossed around often, but do you really know what homestead means? The goal of Florida homestead law is to protect Florida families. The Florida Constitution provides three different… Read More
Chapter 55 of the Florida Statutes lays out the process for enforcing out of state or foreign judgments in Florida. The process is statutorily created and requires that each of the steps laid out in… Read More
How to partition jointly held property So, Mom left you and your least favorite sibling the house…in joint ownership. The both of you decide to keep it while one of you lives in it, maintains… Read More
While residing in a Florida condo association, many disputes arise between the unit owners and the association. Florida condo associations are governed by Chapter 718, Florida Statutes which are commonly known as the Florida Condo… Read More
You did the right thing. You hired a licensed contractor to do a project for you, obtained a permit, and placed a deposit down. The contractor began doing the work but somewhere along the line… Read More