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The state of Florida has some exceptional roads for motorcycle enthusiasts. Yet whether you are new to riding or a seasoned biker, you should take a moment to understand the laws about how to ride safely and lawfully. Below is information on some motorcycle laws in Florida: Lane splitting: If you don’t own a motorcycle or are just getting into…
Given the current economy, it’s no wonder why so many people are asking this question. If you are facing an overwhelming amount of debt, Chapter 7 may be right for you. However, understanding Chapter 7 can be difficult. Following are some of the pros and cons of filing for Chapter 7: Pros Fresh start: Depending on your unique situation, you…
Everyone gets in a car accident at some point or another. Depending on the type of accident you are involved in, you may or may not need the assistance of an experienced lawyer. If you sustain an injury in a crash caused by the reckless or careless actions of someone else, you may be entitled to receive compensation that can…
When marriages end, many complex issues must be dealt with before spouses can part ways. While child custody and alimony are often the most hotly contested matters during a divorce proceeding, sometimes the division of property and assets can be just as trying. Depending on whether you and your spouse are going through a contested or uncontested divorce, your equitable…
Getting behind the wheel when you are sleep-deprived can lead to a car crash. But despite the mounting evidence that drowsy driving kills or seriously injures many people each year, millions of drivers engage in this risky behavior. The statistics on drowsy driving are sobering and staggering: According to one drowsy driving poll, 51 percent or about 100 million people,…
Many homeowners are proceeding with short sales rather than foreclosure when they cannot get a loan modification or meet their obligations to their lender. In March of 2012 short sales represented more than 14 percent of existing home sales, compared with about 10 percent in 2010. While the number of short sales is rising, foreclosures are falling and represented 25.3…
Alimony is supposed to enable spouses who have not worked or who have lower incomes to maintain a standard of living similar to what they were accustomed to during marriage. In setting an award of alimony, Florida courts consider many economic factors. The types of alimony that can be awarded in Florida include: Permanent alimony. When a spouse has not…
There is a good possibility that if you drive, at some point you will be involved in a car accident. As with other difficulties in life, it helps to be prepared in the event you do have an accident. Knowledge gives you the power to put yourself in the best situation possible to recover for any injuries or damages that…
When you find yourself unable to make your mortgage payments, or when the value of your residence sinks below the amount of your mortgage, you may face some hard choices. But whether your financial difficulties are caused by a job loss, divorce, a catastrophic medical event or because you need to relocate for a new position, you have options available…
In Florida, the award of alimony is not cut and dried according to a neatly laid out statutory formula. Unlike child support, which has detailed guidelines to follow, alimony is based on judicial discretion. Unfortunately, this means that awards of alimony can be widely disparate. Current law provides for seven statutory factors to be used in considering the amount and…