Divorce in Florida

In Florida, the starting point is a 50/50 split of assets and of debts. As for alimony, she would have to show her need--which is not hard, every...

The Summons is the document that notices the Defendant that the suit is pending and what the Defendant must do to avoid a Default. The initial...

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I would like to know if on my criminal background record, will it say adjudication withheld or convicted..

An adjudication of guilt IS the conviction. The withhold of adjudication means there is no conviction. Yo

My out of state colleagues, Mr. Larkin and Ms. Adams, mean well but they are not familiar with Florida's Financial Responsibility Act. The...

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Asked to bring unreasonable number items to deposition duces tecum?

Your lawyer is correct to do so. The principal is to obtain the communications. The manner and method of the communications which leads to an...

A divorced woman has to sell her home because the ex won't pay his portion of the HELOC taken out on the home. The HELOC is

The ex wife may have other options. Loan mod. Moving for contempt for the unpaid alimony. Suing for indemnification on the HELOC. Make things...

When is tax charged to the consumer? Before OR after the discount is applied?

Every state is different, which is why the Internet folks are trying to fight paying sales taxes to the states, having to keep track of every comma...

Can I (as LL) continue to collect rent from a tenant that refuses to turn on water service in the single family home she rents?

I do not see this as a problem for a landlord. Why would a landlord care who pays for the water as long as the rent is being paid. If there is...

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Does foreclosure final judgment affect credit history if house is sold short sale after that?

Unfortunately,, the fact that a judgment was entered will appear on your credit report for 10 years and will impact your credit score.

Use both months, and since the case may go on into February, you might want to consider alleging that the tenant failed to pay the rent due in...