When getting a divorce, there are two main options available in Florida. You and your soon-to-be-ex will need to determine if you will have a contested or an uncontested divorce. Understanding the main differences between the two can help you to figure out which one will be best in your situation. The best place to start is to look at what an uncontested divorce is. If you can meet the requirements for an uncontested Read More

Creating a great parenting plan for your children isn’t nearly as easy as many people think. Both parents involved are going to inevitably have different opinions on what is best for each situation, and neither is going to get everything that they want. There are endless resources available that explain the specific topics that should be included in a parenting plan, and your attorney will help you with that as well. Read More

In Florida, when a married woman gives birth, the woman’s husband is the presumed father in the eyes of the law. Except in fairly rare situations, the mother and father don’t have to do anything but sign the birth certificate in order to gain all the legal rights and responsibilities that come with being parents. If an unmarried woman gives birth, however, it becomes necessary to establish legal paternity so that the Read More

The homeowner’s insurance industry in Florida is unique in many ways. Due to its geographic location, Florida is exposed to a significant amount of risks due to tropical storms and hurricanes that bring devastating winds and flooding. From 2004-2006, the area was hit by many hurricanes including Katrina, Charley, Frances, and Iva among others. This resulted in billions of dollars in homeowner’s insurance claims, Read More

When a construction company is building a structure for a customer, it is expected that when everything is completed, everything will work as it should. Given the complexity of these projects, however, it is not extremely uncommon to have a defect occur somewhere along the way. In most cases, these defects are fairly minor and can be remedied without any trouble. When the defect is more significant and not something Read More

Purchasing a pre-construction condominium, home, townhouse, or other structure can be a really exciting event. When everything goes according to your expectations, you will have the time you need to prepare to move into your new home. Upon its completion, you’ll be living in a brand new home with all the latest and greatest features that you want. There are times, however, that things don’t go according to plan. If Read More

When a dispute comes up in a construction project it is important to get it resolved as quickly as possible. Disputes have the potential to cause very significant delays, which are extremely expensive within the construction industry. In addition, if the dispute can’t be resolved it could cause a project to be abandoned. When facing disputes like this, there are three main options. The dispute can be litigated, or Read More

Intellectual property disputes are a unique area of law since they are treated similar to property disputes, but there is (typically) nothing physical involved. In today’s modern world, however, intellectual property can be just as valuable as physical property, and often even more so. If you believe someone has violated your intellectual property rights, or you have been accused of doing so, it is important to have Read More

For construction companies, one of the biggest causes for legal concern is defect claims. These claims can occur at almost any time, even several years after the construction is completed, which is why they are so hard to plan for, and defend against. Learning about some of the most common causes of defect claims can help you to take proactive steps to reduce the risk of defects on all future projects. Defective Read More