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What Happens When Facing Allegations of Child Abuse
Everyone has the right to raise their child in the way that they best see fit. As long as a child is not being harmed and their basic needs are being met, the government will not get involved. However, sometimes child abuse accusations come up from a misunderstanding or in an attempt to influence… Read More »
Implied Warranty of Habitability, Why Does it Matter?
The implied warranty of habitability is an essential issue for landlords to understand in order to avoid litigation. At the office of Edward J. Jennings, P.A. we are experienced in real estate law and can help you understand your responsibility as a landlord to avoid litigation. What is the implied warranty of habitability? The… Read More »
Adoption by Stepparent
When you meet someone and decide to be a part of their life forever, you may decide that you want to adopt their children. There are many reasons to do this, including in order to have the same last name, and the desire for your family to be completely legally recognized. At the office… Read More »
Child Support in Fort Lauderdale
Divorce is a complex issue. If you have children, child support is just one more element you have to discuss when figuring out how to move forward after the divorce. At the office of Edward J. Jennings, P.A., we are experienced in divorce cases and will work hard to ensure that a fair child… Read More »
Thinking About DIY Divorce? Think Again
Divorce is stressful in many ways. Not only are you ending your marriage and splitting up all your assets and debts, but you’re also spending a huge chunk of money on lawyers. The average divorce in the United States costs $15,000. That’s a lot of money. Many people even put off divorce because of… Read More »
How to Balance a Divorce With a Job
Divorces can be complicated and messy. In an ideal world, a divorce wouldn’t require much effort at all. You could easily coordinate your divorce while you work at your desk job. If your lawyer needs information, he or she could discreetly email you and you could respond when you’re done with your meeting. Unfortunately,… Read More »
How Commingling Changes the Classification of Assets
As an equitable distribution state, Florida does not necessarily distribute property evenly between two divorcing parties. Rather, the courts will assess each spouse’s contribution to the marriage and make a determination based on its findings. Of course, some property is excluded from distribution. That property is considered to be “separate.” Separate property includes any… Read More »
Elements of a Successful Tortious Interference Claim
Tortious interference refers to the interference of one party with a contract between the plaintiff and another entity. The interference must have resulted in damages to the plaintiff for the courts to even consider hearing the case. If your business suffered losses as a result of another party’s interference with a contract between your… Read More »
Is it a Good Idea to Accept Lump Sum Alimony?
Lump sum alimony, or the alimony buyout, refers to a program that allows a paying spouse to pay the entirety of alimony payments in one lump sum. To qualify for this type of alimony, both the recipient spouse and the court will need to approve the lump sum amount. The court will only approve… Read More »
Florida’s Inheritance Laws
Whether you plan to retire in Florida and want to better understand Florida’s inheritance laws so you can be sure your heirs can access your estate with as little trouble as possible or you are the heir to a deceased loved one’s Florida estate, it is essential that you understand Florida’s inheritance laws. The… Read More »