Florida Legal Guides (250 found)

Written by Kelly Kathrene Spegon
Determining the appropriate child support payment amount and method can seem daunting, but having a good understanding of the process is invaluable.
8 of 10 users found this helpful. Posted in Child Support about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Raul Ruiz
When arrested for DUI, a person's license is suspended if they refuse to provide a valid breath, urine, or blood sample or if the sample provided is over the legal limit. The administrative review process allows an accused to challenge this suspension, but there are strict time limits to follow.
14 of 23 users found this helpful. Posted in DUI / DWI about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Corey Ira Cohen
In Florida if you get stopped and you know your license was suspended it is a criminal offense that you can be arrested for. If you did not know your license was suspended, it is a non-criminal traffic offense and you will receive a citation which is payable.
3 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted in Speeding / Traffic Ticket about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Corey Ira Cohen
Pre-Trial Diversion is a program through the State Attorney where some first time offense can be removed from the court system and upon completion of community service and classes the charges can get dismissed.
4 of 7 users found this helpful. Posted in DUI / DWI about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Corey Ira Cohen
After your criminal case is over can you get your record Expunged or Sealed? I will tell you if you qualify and which way you can legally go to get your case off your record.
2 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in Criminal Defense 6 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Michael Alex Wasylik
If your lender moves to foreclose on your home, defending your foreclosure can buy you time; most of all, it can force your bank to come to the bargaining table and negotiate with you in good faith.
15 of 20 users found this helpful. Posted in Foreclosure about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by John Alexander Willis
This legal guide summarizes ten things that someone involved in a Florida car accident should know.
2 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted in Car / Auto Accident about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Aaron J. Slavin
Many of my clients and friends have asked the question, "What should I do when I realize that I am about to be arrested?" Based on my time spent as a prosecutor for the State of Florida, as well as my experience in the private sector, I typically give the following advice....
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Criminal Defense about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Aaron J. Slavin
Prior to leaving the State Attorney's Office in Clearwater, I spent my last 2 years as the lead Gang Unit prosecutor. In that role, I gave several presentations on gang prosecutions.. including how to document a "criminal street gang member." With that experience, I offer this page...
Posted in Criminal Defense about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Dennis Andrew Chen
As a tenant you probably have little knowledge of the landlord tenant act but the courts will require that you follow the proper legal procedure. The 'Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act,' Chapter 83, Fla. Stat., can be found on the internet at www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm
9 of 14 users found this helpful. Posted in Landlord / Tenant about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Joshua Thomas Keleske
There are a number of ways your estate can be distributed to your family after your death. Each allows a different degree of control over distribution, and each poses different challenges and opportunities that you should thorough consider.
Posted in Estate Planning 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Stephen Joseph Padula
This is a primer on perfecting and enforcing construction liens in Florida.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Construction / Development about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Ian C. White
Florida Statute 83.49(3) states that if the landlord has no reason to impose any claim upon a tenant's security deposit, then the landlord only has 15 days after the tenant vacates to return the deposit. A check should then be sent via certified mail to the tenant's forwarding address, if known.
9 of 15 users found this helpful. Posted in Landlord / Tenant about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Robert Mayer Rubenstein
The moments immediately after a car, motorcycle, or auto accident require clear, rational thinking to protect yourself and your personal property. There are a number of steps you can take to increase your chances of financial recovery and the amount of that recovery in your auto accident case.
Posted in Personal Injury about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Robert Mayer Rubenstein
Patients who find themselves the victims of nursing home neglect and/or abuse are often harmed mentally as well as physically. This guide will help you determine whether neglect or abuse is occuring and what steps to take if you or a loved one is experiencing nursing home neglect or abuse.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Nursing Home Abuse - Neglect about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Alan Bennett Garfinkel
Please keep in mind these steps to ensure the best coverage for you, your home or your association.
Posted in Insurance about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Anthony Joseph Soto
A wrongful death can occur as a result of Medical Malpractice,auto accidents,product liability,premises liability,tire defects,vehicle rollovers and other injuries. Survivors can recover for expenses and pain and suffering from the loss of a loved one. You should do the following:
Posted in Wrongful Death about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Harris W Gilbert
If you have been arrested for a DUI in the State of Florida there are two parts to your case. First, you need to file for a formal review hearing with the DMV and fight your license suspension with the DMV. Second, you need to aggressively defend your case in the criminal court system.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in DUI / DWI about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Matthew Douglas Powell
What you need to know about dog bites in Florida
Posted in Personal Injury about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Margery Ellen Golant
There are many laws that regulate all phases of the mortgage lending process. Careful analysis of your mortgage can surprise you; often violations occurred which you may know nothing about, but which can then be utilized to renegotiate your loan or to defend you from foreclosure.
6 of 14 users found this helpful. Posted in Foreclosure about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Florida