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 ...

Q: My mother recently died and her Will appoints me to administer her estate. Can you give me a brief outline of Florida probate?

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q: My ex-wife is talking about taking me back to court for more alimony. Can she do that?

Q: A friend of mine is in mortgage foreclosure. He does not know what will happen next. Can you explain the foreclosure process?

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?

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...