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Yes, it is illegal to wear most kinds of headsets/headphones while driving in Florida. The Florida State Statutes address this issue in Title XXIII, Chapter 316. Statute 316.304 says this: “No person shall operate a vehicle while wearing a headset, headphone, or other listening device, other than a hearing aid or instrument for the improvement [...]

Neighborhood watches were created to give neighborhoods an additional sense of security and to create a network to look out for each other within a community. They have been existence for many, many years. All of Florida’s counties and cities have different requirements for and definitions of neighborhood watches. Some counties have even added additional [...]

How many of us have asked this question or been told by our parents that it is illegal to drive a car barefoot? Well, SmithLaw did a little investigation to find out if this is fact or urban legend. Common sense might tell you that wearing appropriate footwear is a good idea while driving. You [...]

We all want the best credit rating we can get. If yours is not perfect, definitely work to improve it. However, please realize that many illegal and shady ways to restore your credit exist, and none are worth risking it all for. For the most part, most companies with guaranteed credit repair are scams. It [...]

The misfortune of so many homeowners going through foreclosure has created a windfall of properties to choose from for those looking to buy homes in Florida. Many experts are suggesting those in the position to buy should do so now, with good prices and good interest rates. There are many different sites to choose from [...]

First and foremost, all estate-planning professionals recommend a detailed will. While there are kits available to make your own will, they will not come with seasoned professional advice. If you have numerous assets and specific desires for how they should be distributed, it is recommended you create your will with the help of an attorney. [...]

Though one might assume that celebrities would be immune to troubles like bankruptcy and foreclosure, this is not always the case. SmithLaw took some time to see which celebrities are facing trouble these days. Bankruptcy Gary Busey, recently known as the Pepperoni Prophet on Celebrity Apprentice, filed for bankruptcy. His debt is estimated to be [...]

Florida will get about 8.4 billion dollars in relief from the new National Mortgage Settlement. (California is the only state that will receive more.) That is great news! However, it will not happen quickly and it will not help every homeowner. Specifics First off, the settlement is restricted to mortgages run by JPMorgan Chase, Bank [...]

Going through a bankruptcy is stressful enough, without the added concern of not being able to find detailed information about its limitations, procedures, and outcomes. SmithLaw created our blog for just this purpose–as a helpful resource for those seeking basic information about various legal issues. Below. we have listed some other resources that you might [...]