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It's The Law: Where there’s a will ... Last testament can impose marriage restrictionscan Published 3/17/2011 at 5:04 p.m. 0 comments
Q: My father has a clause in his will that I only get something if I am married to a person of a particular religious faith. Is that legal? A: The right of a person to include restrictions on a ...
It's The Law: Income vs support Published 5/14/2010 at 1:11 p.m. 0 comments
Q: I have a friend who is getting divorced. She is asking for alimony and child support but her husband has cut back on his work so he can show the court he makes very little money. Is that fair? ...
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 ...
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?
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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?
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?
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?
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...