Law Talk

Domestic violence has been all over the news recently.  It occurs in every walk of life, whether rich or poor, black or white, celebrity or not.  The effects of domestic violence can last a lifetime. It is easy to pass judgment on the victim.  How many times have we heard, “why didn’t she leave after […]

Florida is a no fault divorce state which means finding fault in the marriage is not required to obtain a divorce. The courts grant a divorce based on responses of the divorce petition.  Issues of distribution of assets, liabilities, alimony, fees, child support and time sharing still must be resolved or approved by the court. […]

Do you know that insurance companies do not issue Homeowner Insurance policies during a hurricane?  As silly as it seems, you should watch the weather forecast when closing on a home or mortgage refinance.  If a hurricane is predicated in your area, the lender may delay the closing and/or request a pre-storm inspection to determine […]

The start of school is quickly approaching!  Whether a separation is new or has been the norm for a while, split families can work together to make the school year a success for children.  Become a united front by following these suggestions: Children are the first priority.  Put aside bad feelings about the other parent […]

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) established the National Flood Insurance Act in 1968.  A few years later, FEMA mandated mortgage lenders to require mortgagees to purchase flood insurance if a property was located in a designated flood zone area.  Due to the everglades, Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico many counties, cities and neighborhoods […]

Closing costs are a normal part of real estate transactions.  These costs are made of various fees associated with finalizing the property closing including, title insurance, surveying fees , closing agent fees, attorney fees just to name a few.  In Florida the buyer normally pays the closing costs but can be negotiated in the sales […]

Mediation is an informal and confidential way for people to resolve disputes with the help of a neutral mediator who is trained to help people discuss their differences. The mediator does not decide who is right or wrong or issue a decision. Instead, the mediator helps the parties work out their own solutions to problems. […]

Litigation can arise in any business regardless of the company’s size.  These matters can have a serious consequence on a business and are not only financially draining but exhausting too.  Commercial and business litigation do not always require court appearances.  An effective commercial and business attorney must be savvy in many areas such as mediation, […]

Pursuant to Article X, Section 4 of The Florida Constitution “There shall be exempt from forced sale under process of any court, and no judgment, decree or execution shall be a lien thereon, except for the payment of taxes and assessments thereon, obligations contracted for the purchase, improvement or repair thereof, or obligations contracted for house, field […]

You and your real estate agent have found the perfect house to buy and are ready to sign on the dotted line.  Real estate agents are knowledgeable in buying and selling properties but cannot represent your interests on legal issues dealing with real estate transactions.  The purchase of a new home is one of the […]