12th October 2011
The stagnant economy and depressed housing market has created a huge financial burden for millions of Americans. Many Americans are unemployed and having a difficult time keeping up with their debt obligations. Furthermore, declining home values are exace...
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07th October 2011
If you have been accused of a DUI in Florida you should contact a Tampa DUI lawyer right away. Florida DUI law imposes strict penalties on drivers convicted of driving with a blood alcohol level above the legal limit. The penalties enforced under Florida ...
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05th October 2011
Currently, 5.9% of all marriages in Florida result in a divorce, which is one of the highest divorce rates in the country. Florida divorce law follows the no fault approach; thus, a party does not need to be at fault in order for a Florida family law cou...
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28th September 2011
Thousands of foreign nationals try to migrate to the United States each year in the hopes of acquiring a green card. Under United States immigration law, a green card holder is granted the right to live and work in United States on a permanent basis. A gr...
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26th September 2011
Chapter 7 is a liquidation bankruptcy, which means the debtor’s assets will be sold in order to pay the debts owed. Bankruptcy is federal law; however, the Florida Bankruptcy law determines which property owned by the debtor is exempt from liquidation. Ex...
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26th September 2011
Under Florida DUI law, when a record is expunged it is physically destroyed. However, one copy of every expunged record is kept with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). Under certain limited circumstances the FDLE can reveal the existence of...
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23rd September 2011
Getting a divorce in Florida can be a very time consuming and stressful process. However, if there are no contested issues that need to be adjudicated filing for a simplified divorce petition may be a viable option. There are some significant benefits tha...
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19th September 2011
One of the most important policy initiatives behind current Immigration law is to prevent illegal immigrants from working in the United States. U.S. immigration law takes a two prong approach to accomplish this goal. On the one hand, the law regulates our...
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19th September 2011
A Chapter 7 bankruptcy may provide a person inundated with debt some relief. A Chapter 7 bankruptcy gives the debtor an opportunity to liquidate certain assets in exchange for a discharge from debts owed. Creditors included in the bankruptcy will be prohi...
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19th September 2011
To be found guilty of a DUI the prosecutor must show beyond a reasonable doubt that the driver was under the influence of alcohol. Thus, under Florida DUI law the burden of proof is on the prosecutor. Typically, the most persuasive piece of evidence in a ...
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09th September 2011
The filing of a Florida divorce petition may give rise to many disputes between the two parties. If the parties do not agree to an uncontested marriage dissolution the two parties can end up in a long, drawn out battle over many contentious issues. Often,...
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16th August 2011
When a business is struggling to meet its debt obligations filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy may provide some relief. Chapter 11 allows businesses the opportunity to restructure their debt without having to liquidate any of their assets. Furthermore, as s...
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12th August 2011
The United States is a flourishing nation with the largest economy in the world. Our financial resources provide a higher standard of living that most other countries. However, the most valuable resource available to U.S. citizens is not economic; rather ...
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10th August 2011
Bankruptcy law provides debtors who are overwhelmed with debt an opportunity to restructure their debt and receive a fresh start. There are many different types of bankruptcy filings, each with their own set of rules. Debtors should always seek the advic...
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10th August 2011
Driving while intoxicated in Florida is never a good decision. Florida DUI law equips police officers with many different procedures, which they can use to detect drunk driving. Law enforcement officers are not limited to just investigating drivers with ...
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