Monthly Archives: June 2017
Florida Court Rules in Favor of Bank in Foreclosure Defense Case
The First District Court of Appeal of Florida recently held that although HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development) regulations are a condition precedent to foreclosure, borrowers must raise the issue and timely challenge any foreclosing bank’s compliance with the regulation in order to rely on these regulations in challenging a foreclosure. In this… Read More »
Prenuptial Agreements in Florida
While discussing a prenuptial agreement before getting married can sometimes be difficult, it can also be one of the smartest decisions you ever make. Having an agreement in place in case of a dispute can have a significant impact on your financial security. And while having one in place is always a good idea,… Read More »
The Legal Ramifications of Lax Oversight at Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo has received its fair share of public scrutiny lately due to lax oversight and various legal violations associated with overseeing banking practices and the bank’s sham accounts scandal. Starting around 2004, internal investigations revealed an increase in “sales gaming cases,” whereby bankers were moving money into and out of customer accounts in… Read More »
Florida Paternity Rights in Marriage & Divorce
Paternity rights can be an important element of a child’s (and family’s) life, and help ensure that not only will the child receive the financial support needed in order to succeed, but also have access to certain benefits and information that could be helpful for the sake of their health and future. While the… Read More »
New Senate Bill 590: Child Support and Parenting Time Plans
Both the Florida Senate and House passed Senate Bill 590 in May 2017. The bill will go into effect on January 1, 2018. What does Senate Bill 590 mean? Below are a few adjustments that will go into effect in January 2018, as discussed in a previous blog post regarding the FL alimony bill… Read More »
