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Infographic : 4 Reasons You Need a Business Lawyer
April 24, 2019The attached infographic titled ‘Why do I Need a Business lawyer’ explains the reasons for hiring a business lawyer. A business lawyer specializes in commercial law. Hiring an attorney specializing in commercial law has many benefits, some of which are:
Understanding the law: Laws can be confusing, and a business lawyer can help you understand the complexities. As a business owner, there are rules and regulations that pertain to different business laws. Errors in understanding can have consequences. A business lawyer can help you understand those consequences and ensure that you are protected.
Dealing with litigation: A business can face litigation from many sources — employees, clients, suppliers or the general public. If your business is particularly vulnerable to litigation, hiring an experienced business litigation lawyer is unavoidable, whether the case is settled by negotiation or through the courts. A lawyer will see that any damages you face are minimized.
Dealing with legal documents: Every business must deal with legal documents. Legal counsel is especially important when drafting agreements such as client contracts, contractor contracts, and partnership agreements. A business lawyer is essential to protect your interests.
Legal protection: Not every issue a business faces results in litigation. But a lawyer’s advice is still necessary to understand the legal aspects involved and protect your interests.
Hiring a Fort Lauderdale Divorce Attorney: Tips to Simplify Your Life During a Chaotic Time (Divorce)
January 31, 2019It is a good idea to try to gain some self-awareness of your own personality and that of your soon to be ex-spouse before you interview divorce attorneys. If you want to settle your case amicably, but you hire an attorney who is known to be a “shark,” it is more likely that you will end up in a long drawn out process and incur more fees than are necessary. If your spouse is completely unreasonable and you think you have no choice but to litigate in court, and you hire a negotiator who has never tried a case, it is likely your outcome won’t be as positive. Remember that most divorce cases (approximately 95% in Florida) settle in mediation and do not go to trial. Be sure to hire an attorney who is experienced in the kind of divorce process that you want to use. READ MORE
Things You Should Know About Child Support
July 15, 2020This infographic titled “Things You Should Know About Child Support” provides an overview of the aspects of your child support about which you should be aware.
Deciding to end a marriage and going through divorce is stressful for everyone involved. When your marriage ends, the needs of your children must be met. Child support covers the financial needs of a child,including the cost of education, food, housing, childcare, etc. If you are going through a divorce, here are a few things that you should know about your child support obligation.
You need a child support lawyer
It is recommended that you work with a reputable lawyer who understands child support. You should discuss the financial needs of your children and agree on an amount with which you are comfortable. A child support attorney will represent you and will argue your case in court to increase the chances you get the desired outcome.
You must pay the agreed amount
The amount of child support is set by the court, and you must pay it. You should always keep track of your payments and keep documents to prove you have paid the agreed amount. Failure to prove you have made the required payments may result in court penalties and enforcement proceedings.
Child support can be modified
Child support payments can be modified upwardly or downward. To succeed, the parent requesting the modification will have to show a significant change in his or her financial circumstances. Any change in the payment requires the court’s approval and must be done with a court order.
Some expenses will be considered when calculating child support
Florida’s child support guidelines consider each parent’s regular “take-home” pay after deductions. Other expenses, such as health insurance and daycare, are also considered.
Florida Real Estate Litigation: Landlord Remedies in Commercial Leases
May 2, 2019When tenants breach a commercial lease agreement, Florida law provides landlords with three options:
- Consider the lease terminated and resume possession of the premises for the landlord’s own purposes (i.e., for the “landlord’s account”);
- Hold possession of the premises for the “tenant’s account” and seek general damages for any amount not recovered by re-renting the premises;
- Take no immediate action but, rather, wait to sue the tenant as future rent becomes due, or for an accelerated amount if allowed under the lease agreement.
Infographic: The Importance of Probate Litigation
December 11, 2018This infographic explains the purpose of probate litigation and when an attorney’s assistance is required during the process. In the U.S., probate is a court proceeding to administer the estate of a deceased person. If an involved party finds that the probate process is not lawfully administered, he or she can initiate probate litigation to challenge the legal validity of the Last Will and Testament.
A probate attorney can offer a range of services during your probate litigation. For example, probate litigation attorneys can typically assist with the actual administration of the estate property, as well as with filing the decedents will with the Court. Additionally, your attorney should be able to assist you if there are any legal complications during the probate process, while aiding you with filing any necessary paperwork with the Court.
For more information on probate litigation, refer to the infographic below.
Florida Real Estate Litigation: Acquiring Property through Adverse Possession
September 12, 2018For the most part, title to real property passes by conveyance, from one person or entity to another in a document called a deed. But title in real property may also be acquired through adverse possession. READ MORE
Infographic: Consider These Things Before Hiring a Fort Lauderdale Trust Litigation Attorney
August 27, 2018The infographic below explains what to look for in a trust litigation attorney. The best way to financially protect an elderly individual is by establishing a trust. However, they may be invalidated by a court if the trust instrument was executed based on another’s undue influence or at a time when the decedent lacks capacity. READ MORE
Florida Business Litigation: Duties Owed by Directors & Officers
August 22, 2018A corporation usually consists of its shareholders, board of directors, and officers. Shareholders—i.e., those who own the stock of the corporation—generally have no right or power to manage the business directly, although, in limited circumstances, they may be vested with certain management powers in the corporation’s articles of incorporation. The main way shareholders manage the corporation is by electing the Board of Directors. The Board, in turn, is responsible for the major decisions that the company takes, such as the hiring and firing of officers, whether to declare dividends, whether to issue stock, and so on. The board of directors usually delegate much of the day-to-day tasks of running a business to officers and directors whom they hire. READ MORE
Florida Probate & Estate Litigation: Invalidating a Will Due to Undue Influence
August 9, 2018Families are often a source of great joy in our lives, but there may be times when family matters may cause us unnecessary and unpleasant grievances. This is especially true when it comes to money. Older family members pass away, at times leaving a large estate behind for the survivors to argue over. The manner of distribution of a decedent’s estate can be determined by a valid will or, when none exists or a will is considered invalid, by the laws on intestacy. READ MORE
