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Obviously, we know that DUIs are Driving Under the Influence. You constantly see ads about not drinking and driving.  It can also mean being under the influence of drugs, since both drugs and alcohol impair your driving capability. Being over the legal limit means you have a blood alcohol level of .08 or greater. This, […]

First, try to remain calm. No matter how small the accident, you’re bound to be freaked out. Car accidents are scary. However, you don’t want to overreact and scare yourself and others if it is not necessary… Once you’ve taken a deep breath, make sure you and your passengers are safe. Are you in the […]

Luckily, no, you don’t need an attorney to get divorced in Florida. Is it a good idea to have one? Oh yes, it’s a great idea. You don’t want to leave something this important to chance, luck, and self-representation. That’s because getting divorced can be one of the most harrowing situations of your life. This […]

Say what? What does this mean? What does Florida think about merchants refusing services on moral or religious grounds? Some might think that a shopkeeper or service provider can refuse service to anyone they want. After all, there is the “no shoes, no shirt, no service” sign, right?  Then there are discrimination laws. How do […]

Some are, yes. However, like any legal document, they have to be well written,. That means you have to be particularly careful to word them in correct legal language and make sure you account for every situation possible. Hmm….is that even possible? Probably not, but you can try. A good way to do this would […]

No, legal separation doesn’t really exist in Florida as it does in many other states. However, there are some similar arrangements that are possible if you decide not to divorce right away. There are also protections under Florida law for divorcing couples that can provide some legal protection. Therefore, if just living apart does not […]

SmithLaw handles probate cases all the time. Probate and wills are much more complicated than most people realize. They become especially so when there are disputes about who is inheriting what and why. It is recommended that you have your estate planning completed whenever you have enough property or money to distribute to others or […]

Today’s modern technology has created new things to consider for wills. An example of this is digital assets. We all know, or thought we did, what assets are. Property, money, heirlooms, stocks, bonds, jewelry, etc. When someone dies, this is what is divided up. It is tangible for the most part. Now there are digital […]

While you may have sworn off a new relationship during and after your divorce, let’s say you finally reconsidered. You heal, grow, and meet someone new, and you want to test the waters by living with them. Perhaps you plan to live with them forever, or perhaps you just want to live with them first […]