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Did you get a lemon?
Did you purchase a new car and end up with a lemon? What are the quantification’s to satisfy the Lemon Law in Florida? Chapter 681, Florida Statutes provides remedies for persons who purchase or lease in Florida, new or demonstrator motor vehicles which have defects that cannot be corrected after a reasonable number of repair […]
Continue reading...Foreclosure News for Manatee County, Florida
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Foreclosure News for Manatee County, Florida It looks like Manatee County, Florida is doing pretty well with its foreclosure rate, compared to nationwide trends. According to the RealtyTrac.com website, 1 in every 262 housing units in Manatee County was in foreclosure in January 2012 (meaning foreclosure filings have commenced). Compared to the national average of […]
Continue reading...The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act or FDCPA
Monday, February 13, 2012
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act or FDCPA was created to help protect consumers from unfair debt collecting practices. It is a federal law and applies in every state, often in conjunction with state laws. Florida’s state law is called the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act or FCCPA. SmithLaw’s blog post detailing that can be […]
Continue reading...Being harassed by debt collectors?
Thursday, February 2, 2012
The Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act or FCCPA can help. This act is only for the state of Florida and was meant to create good debt collecting behavior and protect Florida’s citizens from debt harrassment. It defines who is a debtor, who is a creditor, who is a debt collector, and more. It provides rules […]
Continue reading...Five Things You Wanted to Know About Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in the State of Florida
Friday, January 27, 2012
1. How long does the Chapter 7 Bankruptcy process take in Florida? Typically, a Florida bankruptcy case can take four to six months. However, no case is the same and timelines vary depending on the specific circumstances of the case. Your attorney’s schedule, the trustee’s schedule, and the timing of when you take your educational […]
Continue reading...Four Resources for Managing Your Money Wisely
Friday, January 27, 2012
These days, everyone can use a little advice on managing his or her money. We have compiled some links below to help you with budgeting, reducing debt, and more. https://www.bankrate.com/calculators.aspx Bankrate.com offers many calculators to help you figure out your home equity, time it will take to pay off credit cards, what a mortgage […]
Continue reading...The Castle Doctrine
Friday, June 24, 2011
You’re sitting in the basement late at night, watching a horror flick when you hear a noise. At first, you brush it off as a figment of your imagination…or maybe the cat. But when you hear the patio door slide, or the sound of shattering glass, you know it’s no spectral intruder. Your children are […]
Continue reading...Seeking Guardianship With an Attorney
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Nobody wants to think about what would happen to their kids if they were unable to care for them anymore either because of a debilitating accident, or because of death. But it is wise to plan for these situations and the best way to do that is by contacting a Florida Guardianship Attorney and planning […]
Continue reading...Why Everyone Should Look Into Estate Planning
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Nobody wants to think about what would happen if they were severely disabled or incapacitated but it could happen to anyone. It would be very helpful to your family if you had developed Florida Estate Planning before the event in case something might happen. It is simple to devise estate planning with the help of […]
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- The Castle Doctrine in Florida
- Lunch Date with your Dog?
- Wrongful Death Cases and Florida Law
- Stopped for a DUI? What are Your Options?
- Florida House Bill 155
Thursday, August 28, 2014
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