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What issues may arise when clearing a property title?
If you wish to buy or sell a property, you must first clear the title. This requires resolving any disputes to ensure there will be no legal complications in the future. Property title issues can arise when there are problems with the ownership of a property. They can...
A comprehensive guide to the adoption process
Adopting a child is a life-changing decision that involves careful planning and a structured process. If you have an interest in adopting a child through private adoption, you should understand how to navigate the steps necessary to bring a new member into your...
What to do if you get pulled over for a DUI
In 2021, Florida law enforcement caught nearly 48,000 people driving under the influence where their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was greater than 0.08%. In addition, 194 people in Florida died from DUI-related car accidents. The expansive tourism and these...
What to do and not to do at a DUI checkpoint
A DUI checkpoint is a location where police officers ask each person driving through if they have had anything to drink recently and then make a determination regarding whether or not to examine the person further. DUI checkpoints can be anywhere along a public road...
5 Florida cities with some of the highest divorce rates in the U.S.
The national divorce rate for 2020 was about 2.3 divorces per 1,000 residents. That was a significant drop from 2019, which experts believe happened mostly because family law courts across the U.S. shut down for months during COVID-19 lockdowns. The national average...
Seeking a commercial lease? Attention to detail is crucial.
With a growing company, you and your fellow executives determined that it was time to find a new and much more expanded office space. You take your time with your research, scouting out a handful of properties as potential headquarters. Along the way, you must give...
How a bad economy can affect the divorce rate in Florida
The U.S. economy remains shaky as we emerge from the pandemic, with several signs that we are in a recession or will be soon. A recession affects our lives in various ways, including, it seems, our marriages. Money is a common cause of divorce. Unemployment and...
Your career may be in jeopardy after a DUI conviction
A DUI conviction not only can lead to incarceration, excessive fines, restitution and the loss of driving privileges, but it also can have a damaging effect on your career. It is a criminal charge, and employers do not look kindly on criminal behavior. You may not...
How is custody determined for adopted children during divorce?
When couples divorce, custody and support of the children have a significant impact on each party. A parent's concern does not change whether the children are biological or adopted. Florida courts do not differentiate between biological and adopted children during...
A drug conviction no longer affects student financial aid
For decades, many professors and criminal justice advocates have decried a U.S. Department of Education policy that affected students with drug convictions. This policy resulted in a suspension of federal government-backed financial aid for students who had...
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