The latest developments surrounding a ban that Florida’s Suntree Master Homeowners Association wants to place on allowing sexual offenders and sexual predators to live on the property has made news headlines. This housing restriction sheds light on what rights homeowners associations and other property managers have in terms of setting particular standards for residential developments, and what […]

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While most people generally know what mediation is, if you are contemplating or going through a divorce, it can be helpful to know more about how it specifically works within the context of divorce law, and how you can work with an experienced Florida divorce law attorney in the process of mediation in order to achieve a […]

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The Eleventh Circuit (which includes Florida) recently confirmed a rule early codified into contracts law known as the Economic Loss Rule, which prohibits a plaintiff from recovering under a torts-based claim (such as a claim for negligence) when a product defect fails to cause personal injury or property damage. Although the Florida Supreme Court had previously strengthened […]

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Similar to the division of marital assets during divorce, couples also typically have to deal with the division of marital debt when they part ways. Florida treats marital debt similarly to the division of property by splitting it up via equitable distribution once it is determined what is marital versus nonmarital. However, if one spouse […]

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Going through a divorce is difficult enough without also taking into account the potential impact that it could have on your children and your ability to spend time with them. There is a significant amount of debate amongst everyone involved—from policymakers, to judges and mental health professionals—on what is best for children. As a result, […]

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As the Wall Street Journal reported this month, video evidence has emerged as a powerful tool in housing court battles, especially in exposing tenants who have fraudulently claimed rent-controlled apartments as primary residences in order to pass those rights onto relatives in violation of the law. As a result, courts have recently upheld the rights of landlords to mount […]

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Many of us may know someone, or perhaps you have yourself, performed a side job to earn a little extra income. You have probably never considered what the insurance implications are if you were involved in a motor vehicle accident while driving for Uber or delivering pizza. But what many people do not know is […]

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On January 13th, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case that could have national, broad implications for all employers and businesses, especially those who utilize employment contracts to mandate that any disputes be raised via arbitration rather than in court, and on a one-by-one basis (i.e. the opposite of class action). The decision […]

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As is the case in general when it comes to family law, courts are always concerned about what is in the best interest of the child when it comes to making custody and parenting/time-sharing arrangements. At the same time, courts, in general, also have to respect the Parental Rights Doctrine, which historically upheld parents’ fundamental […]

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Divorce and child custody issues are already difficult enough without also having to address the issue of relocation after divorce. Depending upon the specific circumstances surrounding the relocation, it could very well affect the amount of time a parent spends with their child. For these reasons, it is important to understand what Florida law dictates […]

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