Blog Posts in August, 2012
Posted on Aug 30, 2012 By Marco Island Attorney
Question: I am on the board of my condominium. We have an owner who has not paid assessments for over 6 months. I don't want to let the overdue amount get bigger. What options do we have for ...
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Posted on Aug 23, 2012 By Marco Island Attorney
Question: I have a problem tenant. He is behind in rent and plays loud music at all hours of the night, does not maintain the property, and otherwise breaks his lease at will. What are my rights? ...
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Posted on Aug 22, 2012 By Marco Island Attorney
Q: I am divorced and my children live most of the time with my ex-spouse. I think they would do a lot better living with me so I am considering asking the court to change their living arrangement. ...
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Posted on Aug 16, 2012 By Marco Island Attorney
Question: My boss fired me because I was pregnant. Isn't that a violation of Florida law? Answer: There is no Common Law prohibition against employment discrimination based on pregnancy. That ...
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Posted on Aug 15, 2012 By Marco Island Attorney
Question: I heard that the Estate Tax was abolished. Is that true? Answer: It's complicated. The estate tax rules were overhauled by the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 ...
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Posted on Aug 9, 2012 By Marco Island Attorney
Question: My dad recently died. We cannot find his original will, but have found numerous copies of it in his desk. Can we probate a copy instead of the original will? Answer: Florida courts have long ...
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Posted on Aug 7, 2012 By Marco Island Attorney
Q: I'm always hearing people talk about crimes saying things like second degree, misdemeanor, third degree, capital, first degree. What do all these things mean and what's the difference?? A: ...
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Posted on Aug 4, 2012 By Marco Island Attorney
Question : I recently sold some property and at the closing was charged over $2,000.00 for deed stamps. What are deed stamps and why do I have to pay them? Answer: Deed stamps are not sold by the post ...
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Posted on Aug 2, 2012 By Marco Island Attorney
Question: I am in the midst of a divorce. My attorney said we must prepare a parenting plan for our children. He also told me the plan must be approved by the court and if my spouse and I cannot agree ...
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