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August
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CONDOMINIUMS RIGHTS TO APPROVE TRANSFERS
June
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March
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February
ESTATE PLANNING TO AVOID PROBATE REQUIRES THOUGHT
January
FLORIDA HOMESTEAD IS PROTECTED FROM CREDITORS
2020
November
INCOME DEFINED BROADLY FOR CHILD SUPPORT
August
CONDO DISCLOSURE MANDATED IN FLORIDA
July
CONDO ASSOCIATIONS HAVE POWER
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June
ATTORNEY FEES AND THE AMERICAN RULE
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TRUSTS CAN BE CONFUSING-TRUST ME
May
COURTS ORDER LITIGANTS TO TRY AND SETTLE
DEEDS CONVEY REAL PROPERTY
BUILDING PERMITS MUST BE CLOSED
April
NOT EVERYONE HAS TO PAY CONDO ASSESSMENTS
February
MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIRS REQUIRE WRITTEN ESTIMATES
2019
December
JUDGE MUST EQUITABLY DIVIDE MARITAL ASSETS IN DIVORCE
November
CONDO PURCHASER INVESTIGATION
October
FLORIDA IS A DEBTORS HAVEN
CLOSING COSTS
A STATUTE OF FRAUDS
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September
DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTALITY CAN MEAN OWNER LIABILITY
SOME CONTRACT DEADLINES ARE FLEXIBLE
CAN I FLY MY FLAG?
VISITOR CAN BE TRESPASSER, LICENSEE OR INVITEE
ESTATE PLANNING MISTAKES TO AVOID
August
FLORIDA'S LEMON LAW
NEGLIGENCE CAN EQUAL LIABILITY
LEGISLATIVE PROTECTION FOR CONDO AND HOA BUYERS
SIDEWALK TRIPS AND LIABILITY
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GIFT REMORSE, TAKE BACKS OR RETURNS
SELLERS CAN BE FORCED TO CONVEY
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July
THE AS IS CONTRACT MAY NOT BE AS IS
CONDOMINIUMS HAVE OPTIONS FOR BAD BEHAVIOR
CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS FIX IS NOT SO EASY
BUSINESS ENTITIES - THERE ARE DIFFERENCES
REAL ESTATE CLOSING DOCUMENTS EXPLAINED
CONDO BUDGETS, ASSESSMENTS AND LIENS
The Mystery of Probate
2018
September
HURRICANE INSURANCE CLAIMS CAN BE A DAUNTING LABYRINTH
August
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY CONTRACTS AND THEIR PROBLEMS
DOGS NOT MAN'S BEST FRIEND FOR LIABILITY
July
LEGISLATURE FREQUENTLY TINKERS WITH CHILD CUSTODY
June
WILLS, TRUSTS AND ESTATES OR THE BEST LAID PLANS...
May
Sunrise Rotary recognizes Rotarian of the Year
HOW TO SPLIT THE MARITAL PIE IN DIVORCE
April
ESTATE PLANNING - YOU ARE GONE BUT WHAT ABOUT YOUR ASSETS?
2014
October
10/09/14 It's the Law: Pets Are Not Automatically Allowed Under The Fair Housing Act
10/02/14 It's the Law: Oral Discussions Won't Change Written Contracts
September
09/25/14 It's the Law: Ashes to Ashes - Are Remains Property?
09/19/14 It's the Law: Oral Modification Barred But Still Allowed
09/11/14 It's the Law: Alternative to Trial Usually Ordered By Judges
09/04/14 It's the Law: Employer Not Always Liable for Damage by Employee
August
08/29/14 It's The Law: Surprises When Property is Divided in Divorce
08/21/14 It's the Law: Living Trusts Can Be Misunderstood
08/15/14 It's The Law: Income Can Be Imputed For Alimony and Child Support
08/08/14 It's The Law: Death Affects Divorce
July
07/31/14 It's The Law: Condominium Lien May Not Include All Assessments
07/24/14 It's the Law: Annulment of Marriage is a Possible Option
07/17/14 It's the Law: The Alimony Can Be Modified
07/10/14 It's the Law: LLC a Better Bet for Creditor Protection
07/03/14 It's The Law: Employer Cannot Discriminate Due to Preganancy
June
06/26/14 It's the Law: The Estate Planning Documents Explained
06-19-14 It's The Law - Homestead Is Not Without Quirks
6-12-14 It's The Law - Rarely Is A Parent Excluded From Time-sharing With A Child
6/5/14 It's The Law - Delegating Distribution Right Under Will Can Fail?
May
5-29-14 It's The Law - Burial Disputes - Who Controls?
05-22-14 It's The Law - Driving Unconscious? Could Be A Good Defense
It's The Law - Detail In Prenuptial Agreements Is Important
05-08-14 It's The Law: Breach By Buyer Does Not Stop Later Sale
05/01/14 It's The Law Hard To Change Marital Settlement Agreement
April
Do-It-Yourself Will Can Be Dangerous
It's The Law - Name on Car Title Creates Liability
04-11-14 It's The Law: Associations Can Tow Cars
04/03/14 It's The Law: Car Repairs Require Written Estimate
March
03/27/14 It's the Law: Business Does Not Guarantee Safety for a Visitor
03/20/14 It's The Law: Irrevocable Trust Might Be Revocable
03/13/14 It's The Law: Association Can Arrange Cable TV
03/07/14 It's The Law: The "Lady Bird Proviso" Avoids Probate
02/28/14 It's The Law: Attorney's Fees Not Always Available
February
02/20/14 It's The Law: Settlement Agreement Is Tough To Undo
02/13/14 It's The Law: Limited Competency Required to Appoint a Preneed Guardian
02/06/14 It's The Law: Statutory Formula to Calculate Child Support
January
01/30/14 It's The Law: Judge Can Be Disqualified
01/24/14 It's The Law: Supportive Relationship Can Terminate Alimony
01/16/14 It's The Law: Financing Contingency Can Be Tricky
01/09/14 It's The Law: Spendthrift Trust Can Protect the Beneficiary
01/02/14 It's The Law: Fictitious Name Explained
2013
December
12/26/13 It's The Law: Worthless Check Equals Big Damages
12/19/13 It's The Law: Driver in Front Might Be Liable for Rear-End Collision
12/12/13 It's The Law: Disclosure Required in HOA & Condo Sales
12/05/13 It's The Law: A Gift By Any Other Name
November
11/27/13 It's The Law: Florida is an Employment at Will State
11/21/13 It's The Law: Interpleader-An Option When You Don't Know Who To Pay
11/14/13 It's The Law: Same Sex Parents have Parental Rights
11/07/13 It's The Law: Three-Day Notice Mistake Is Fatal to Eviction
October
10/31/13 It's The Law: Pre-suit Arbitration May Be Required in Condominiums
10/24/13 It's The Law: Florida Domicile - How To Get It
10/17/13 It's The Law: Seller Has Options When Buyer Defaults
10/10/13 It's The Law: Homeowner Association Has Super Priority - Usually
10/03/13 It's The Law: Promise to Make a Will Must Be Written
September
09/26/13 It's The Law: Partition Can Cure Property Dispute
09/19/13 It's The Law: Alimony Comes in Many Forms
09/12/13 It's The Law: Sale of Limited Common Element Can Be Tricky
09/05/13 It's The Law: Attorney Might Bind Client
August
08/29/13 It's The Law: Creditors Can Reach Revocable Trusts
08/22/13 It's The Law: PIP Law Explained
08/15/13 It's The Law: Tenant Defense Often Fails To Meet Statute's Requirements
08/08/13 It's the Law: Adult Child Caring For Parent Does Not Equal Undue Influence
08/01/13 It's The Law: Income May Be Imputed For Alimony Calculation
July
07/25/13 It's The Law: You Might Gift a Job in a Will
07/18/13 It's The Law: Florida Trust Is Only a Small Part of Estate Planning
07/11/13 It's The Law: Attorney's Fees are not Always Awarded
07/03/13 It's The Law: Adult Adoption May Be an Estate Planning Tool
June
06/27/13 It's The Law: How to Force an HOA to Enforce Rules
06/20/13 It's The Law: Spendthrift Trusts Offer Protection
06/13/13 It's The Law: Condos Have Reserve Account Investment Choices
06/06/13 It's The Law: Security Deposit Gets Special Treatment
05/30/13 It's The Law: Tax Deeds Are Powerful
May
05/23/13 It's The Law: Sperm Donor Is Not A Parent
05/16/13 It's The Law: Condominium Disclosure Required For All Buyers
05/10/13 It's The Law: Stock Might Be Effective, Even Though Not Complete
05/02/13 It's the Law: Real Estate Contract Modification Must Be Written
April
04/25/13 It's The Law: Tax Certificates Are Not Deeds
04/18/13 It's the Law: Florida Has Statute Addressing Slip and Falls
04/11/13 It's The Law: Adoption of a Girlfriend Can Be Problematic
04/04/13 It's The Law: Condominium Can Install Hurricane Protection
March
03/28/13 It's The Law: Alimony Can Be Complicated
03/21/13 It's The Law: Independent Contractor Can Avoid Liability
03/14/13 It's The Law: Condominium is "Smoking"
03/07/13 It's The Law: If It Acts Like A Mortgage, It is A Mortgage
February
02/28/13 It's The Law: Minor's Trust May Fund Tuition
02/21/13 It's The Law: Small Estates Can Get Small Probate
02/14/13 It's The Law: Condo Recall Removes Board Members
02/07/13 It's The Law: Power of Attorney is Important
January
01/31/13 It's The Law: Unlicensed Contractors May Not Get Paid
01/24/13 It's The Law: Danger in Association Taking Title
01/17/13 It's The law: Estate Tax Exclusions Extended
01/10/13 It's The Law: Condo Sales Require Disclosure
01/03/13 It's the Law: Condo Hurricane Protection Can Be Tricky
2011
December
It's The Law: Condo Can Force Access To Apartments
It's the Law: A Contract is Unenforceable Without Mutual Obligation
It's The Law: Estate Tax Change is Huge
It's The Law: Adopted Children Are Legally The Same As Children Born To The Adopting Parent
It's The Law: Alimony Might Not Be Forever
November
It's The Law: Homestead Law Was Recently Changed
It's The Law: Alimony Modification Requires Substantial Change In Circumstances
It's The Law: Arbitration Before Suit May Be Required In Condominium Disputes
It's The Law: Foreclosure Procedure Explained
It's The Law: A Trust Is Interpreted To Carry Out The Creator's Intent
October
It's The Law: Federal Law Protects Debtors
It's The Law: Homicide 101
It's The Law: Glitches In Evictions
It's The Law: Attorney'S Fees Are Granted In Divorce
It's The Law: Equal Ownership Usually Means Equal Obligation
It's The Law: Drugs Are Bad
September
It's The Law: Beneficiaries Come Last
It's The Law: Beware Of Mortgage Rescue Assistance
2012
December
12/27/12 It's The Law: Lease With Option Can Be Useful
12/20/12 It's The Law: Guardianship Explained
12/13/12 It's The Law: Attorney's Fees In A Divorce - Not Automatic
12/06/12 It's The Law: Homestead Not Exempt for Thieves
November
11/29/12 It's The Law: Out Of State Law Might Overrule Florida
11/21/12 It's The Law: Sovereign Immunity Protects The State
11/15/12 It's The Law: Emotional Distress Damages Are Difficult
11/07/12 It's The Law: Florida Is A Debtor's Haven
11/01/12 It's The Law: Many Types Of Alimony
October
10/25/12 It's The Law: Reach From The Grave - Conditional Bequests
10/18/12 It's The Law: Joint Tenancy With The Right Of Survivorship Is Not The Same As Tenancy By The Entireties
10/11/12 It's The Law: Think Before You Deed
10/04/12 It's The Law: How Child Support Is Calculated In Florida
September
09/27/12 It's The Law: Security Deposit Requires Special Treatment
09/20/12 It's The Law: Caution Dangerous Instrumentality Involved
It's The Law: Homosexuals Might Be Able To Adopt In Florida
09/13/12 It's The Law: Material Alteration Might Not Be Material Alteration
It's The Law: Creditors Must Protect Themselves In Probate
It's The Law: Child Support Is Set By Statute
09/06/12 It's The Law: Egg Donor Can Claim Parental Rights
It's The Law: Blended Families Pose Special Challenges
It's The Law: Contract Guarantee May Not Be Enforceable
August
08/30/12 It's The Law: Condominium Should Pursue Liens
It's The Law: Child Custody Modification Requires Material Change In Circumstances
08/23/12 It's The Law: How To Deal With A Problem Tenant
08/16/12 It's The Law: Termination For Pregnancy May Be Legal
It's The Law: Estate Tax Is Dead - But Comes Back To Life Next Year
08/09/12 It's The Law: Copy Of Will Can Be Probated
It's The Law: Felony V. Misdemeanor
It's The Law: Documentary Stamp Tax Can Be Expensive
08/02/12 It's The Law: Parenting Plan Must Be Approved By The Court
July
07/26/12 It's The Law: Contracts Can Be Express or Implied
It's The Law: Impact Usually Required To Recover For Emotional Stress
It's The Law: Landlords Can Get Stuck With Tenant Liens
It's The Law: Lease Renewal May Not Last Forever
It's The Law: Liquidated Damages Limit Liability
It's The Law: Condo Associations Hurt By Mortgage Meltdown
It's The Law: Master Association May Not Be The Boss
It's The Law: Mortgage Foreclosure Can Evict Tenant
07/19/12 It's The Law: Parent Can Be Liable For Child's Action
It's The Law: Misconduct Can Reduce Share Of Divorce Assets
07/12/12 It's The Law: Contract Should But Need Not Contain All Terms
It's The Law: Mortgage Holder Can Escape Payment Of Assessments
It's The Law: Do Real Estate Sellers Have Options When Buyers Breach
It's The Law: Murderer May Not Inherit
07/05/12 It's The Law: Oral Wills Are Invalid --- So Are Oral Directions
June
06/28/12 It's The Law: Condo Can Still Bar Dogs Under Fair Housing Act
It's The Law: Heirs Can Challenge Death Bed Marriage
It's The Law: Parental Release On Behalf Of Minor May Be Unenforceable
06/21/12 It's The Law: Guardian Authority Is Limited
It's The Law: Parental Relocation Requires Court Approval
It's The Law: Parenting Plans Replaces Primary Residence And Custody In Divorce Cases
It's The Law: Partition Procedure Sells Property And Pays The Owners
It's The Law: Personal Representative Can Have Tax Liability
It's The Law: Courts Make It Easier To File A Mechanics Lien Against A Condominium Association
It's The Law: Federal Law May Let Real Estate Buyer Cancel Contract
It's The Law: Durable Power Of Attorney Can Be Important
It's The Law: Powers Of Attorney Can Be Important
It's The Law: Premarital Agreements Can Be Important
It's The Law: Probate Is Not A Daunting Procedure
It's The Law: Court Cannot Approve Custodial Parent Relocation In Advance
It's The Law: Procuring Cause Earns The Commission
May
It's The Law: Handicap Accommodations In Condominium
It's The Law: Purchase Option Should Be Definite
05/31/12 It's The Law: Undue Influence Voids Will
It's The Law: Contract Can Set Amount Of Damages For Breach
It's The Law: Real Estate Brokers Can File Liens For Commission
It's The Law: Federal Law Limits Debt Collector
05/24/12 It's The Law: Alimony Can Be Modified
It's The Law: Real Estate Brokers Have Strict Escrow Obligations
It's The Law: Contractor Must Be Given Opportunity To Repair Before Suit
It's The Law: Rescission May Be An Option In Recession
It's The Law: Recovery For Defective Construction May Be Limited By Economic Waste
It's The Law: Salt Or Battery?
05/17/12 It's The Law: Pre-Nuptial Agreements Are Enforceable
It's The Law: Don'T Count On Your Banker To Protect You
It's The Law: Save Our Home's Property Tax Cap Is Constitutional
05/10/12 It's The Law: Attorneys' Fees Can Be Awarded in Divorce
05/03/12 It's The Law: New Law Fixes Forgotten Issues In Divorce
It's The Law: Florida Homestead Tax Breaks
It's The Law: Sellers Need Attorney Representation
April
It's The Law: Sometimes Buyers Can Cancel Condo Purchase
It's The Law: Criminal Record Can Be Expunged
It's The Law: Statutory Interest Accrues On Debts Where No Other Interest Is Specified
It's The Law: Support Default Can Result In Jail Time
It's The Law: Support Of Other Children May Reduce Court Ordered
It's The Law: Sympathy May Not Help With A Judge?
It's The Law: Tax Free Life Insurance Trust Can Be A Great Idea
It's The Law: Devising Homestead Can Be Tricky
It's The Law: Homestead Law Is Complicated
It's The Law: The Condominium Act Changes Considerably In 2010 Part I
It's The Law: There Are Many Different Types Of Deeds
It's The Law: What Happens When Someone Is Stopped For DUI
04/04/12 It's The Law: What's A Tenant To Do
It's The Law: There Are Many Types Of Alimony
March
It's The Law: Time For A Contract Performance May Not Be Critical
03/29/12 It's The Law: Contracts Come In Many Forms
It's The Law: Timeshare Contracts Need Special Language
It's The Law: Triple Damages Available For Bad Checks
It's The Law: Wills Must Meet Statutory Requirements
It's The Law: You Might Get A Commission Even Without A Listing
It's The Law: Violations Involving Checks And Drafts
03/22/12 It's The Law: Who Repairs Water Damage In A Condominium
It's The Law Be Careful With Contract Contingencies
It's The Law: Virtual Adoption Can Create Heirs
It's The Law: A Real Estate Broker Can File A Lien
It's The Law: Unemployment Compensation Might Be Available Even If You Quit
It's The Law: Will Can Impose Marriage Restrictions
It Is The Law: Short Sales And Deeds To Lenders Can Be An Option
It's The Law: Loaning Your Car Equals Liability
It's The Law: Virtual Visitation Can Be Ordered By The Court
It's The Law: A Contract Can Be Created By E-Mail
It's The Law: A Durable Power Of Attorney Is Important When Ill
It's The Law: All Might Not Be Lost In Foreclosure Assistant Scam
It's The Law: Attorney Fees Can Be Recovered If Provided By Statute Or Contract
03/01/12 It's The Law: Condo Purchasers Have Protections
February
It's The Law: Condo And HOA Resales Require Disclosures
It's The Law: Condo Association Can Buy Unit At Foreclosure
02/23/12 It's The Law: Statutes Provide Auto Repair Protection
It's The Law: Custody Changes Are Not Easy
It's The Law: Divorcing Spouse Can Get Personal Injury Award To The Other Spouse
It's The Law: DNA Testing May Not Be Used To Determine Beneficiary
02/16/12 It's The Law: Florida Has A Lemon Law
It's The Law: Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Does Not Apply To Condo Fines
It's The Law: Florida Gift Presumption Of Jointly Owned Property Loses To Pre-Nuptial Agreement
It's The Law: Florida Real Estate Commission Regulates Brokers
02/09/12 Its The Law: Dead Men Still Pay Bills
It's The Law: Florida's Deceptive And Unfair Trade Practices Act May Afford Relief To Borrowers
It's The Law: Foreclosure, Forbearance, Forget It - Mortgage Problem Opportunities
It's The Law: Increase In Value Of Non-Marital Asset Might Be Marital
T's The Law: Marriage May Not Need To Meet All Legal Requirements To Be Valid
It's The Law: Mediation Can Resolve Lawsuits
January
01/26/12 It's The Law: Constitution Protects Occupy Protests
It's The Law: Mediation Or Arbitration Can Resolve Dispute
It's The Law: Privacy Trumps Partnership In Medical Care Information
It's The Law: Qualifying Contractor Has No Liability
01/19/12 It's The Law: Florida Is An Employment At Will State
It's The Law: The Condominium Act Changes Considerably In 2010 Part II
It's The Law: Title Can Be Acquired By Adverse Possession
It's The Law: Undue Influence Can Invalidate A Will
It's The Law: Oral Contracts Can Be A Problem
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