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It's the law: Mediation can resolve lawsuits
Published 2/19/2010 at 5:11 p.m. 0 comments
Mediation is a process under which a neutral mediator works with parties in a lawsuit in an effort to reach a settlement. The mediator does not issue a decision, but acts as a facilitator. Mediation does not end a lawsuit ...
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It's the Law: Probate need not be a daunting process
Published 12/29/2009 at 3:50 p.m. 0 comments
Q: My mother recently died and her Will appoints me to administer her estate. Can you give me a brief outline of Florida probate?
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Law Q&A: Don’t count on your banker for protection
Published 12/9/2009 at 7:18 a.m. 0 comments
Q: A while back, I borrowed money from the bank to buy some real estate. The initial interest rate was very low, but it was adjustable. The interest rate has increased and I can not afford the payment. I think ...
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It's the Law: Title can be acquired by adverse possession
Published 10/22/2009 at 5:57 p.m. 1 comment
Q: I am buying a house and had the property surveyed. The survey shows my neighbor planted a hedge three feet onto the property I am buying. I do not want to make a problem for him, but I am ...
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It's the Law: Virtual adoption can create heirs
Published 10/15/2009 at 6:06 p.m. 0 comments
Q: A friend of mine was raised by his uncle from the age of two. The uncle died without a will. The uncle’s other children now claim that my friend has no right to share in the uncle’s estate. Is ...
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It's the Law: Court-ordered virtual visitation is possible
Published 10/8/2009 at 5:57 p.m. 0 comments
Q: I am divorced. My company is downsizing and moving our entire operation to North Carolina. I currently see my children and all of their school events and they stay with me every other weekend. Since I will not be ...
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It's the Law: Condos exempt from fair debt collections
Published 10/1/2009 at 6:24 p.m. 0 comments
I am on a condominium board of directors. Some of our owners are not paying their assessments and others refuse to pay fines. We sent a demand letter and the owner claims that we are in violation of the Fair ...
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It's the Law: Alimony modification requires real changes
Published 9/24/2009 at 6:30 p.m. 1 comment
Q: My ex-wife is talking about taking me back to court for more alimony. Can she do that?
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It's the Law: Foreclosure law explained
Published 9/17/2009 at 6:14 p.m. 0 comments
Q: A friend of mine is in mortgage foreclosure. He does not know what will happen next. Can you explain the foreclosure process?
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It's the Law: Custody changes are not easy
Published 9/10/2009 at 6:26 p.m. 1 comment
Q: My spouse got custody of our children in our divorce. I have since remarried and am doing well financially. I think our children would be better off with me. How difficult is it to change custody in Florida?
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It's the Law: Drug possession could lead to prison sentence
Published 9/8/2009 at 6:15 p.m. 0 comments
Q: My brother was arrested for possession of marijuana. Someone told us that possession of marijuana is a felony and he could actually go to jail! Is that true? How are drugs classified and are some drugs considered worse than ...
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It's The Law: Real estate commission regulates brokers
Published 9/3/2009 at 12:33 p.m. 0 comments
Q: I heard a Realtor who was convicted of drunk driving lost his real estate license because of that conviction. I do not think drunk driving has anything to do with real estate sales. Can the Florida Real Estate Commission ...
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It's The Law: Real estate commission regulates brokers
Published 9/1/2009 at 11:56 a.m. 0 comments
Q: I heard a Realtor who was convicted of drunk driving lost his real estate license because of that conviction. I do not think drunk driving has anything to do with real estate sales. Can the Florida Real Estate Commission ...
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It's the Law: Qualifying contractor has no liability
Published 8/20/2009 at 6:54 p.m. 0 comments
Q: We are building a home and some of the work is defective. The contracting companying stopped construction without paying all of the subs. It will cost us a lot to finish the home and we will probably have to ...
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It's the Law: Give opportunity to repair before suit
Published 8/13/2009 at 7:02 p.m. 0 comments
Q: I hired a contractor to do some remodeling and add a room to my home. There are a lot of problems with the construction and I want to sue. Somebody told me I have to give the contractor notice ...
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