If you intend to sue someone who has wronged you, you don’t want to go through the expense and hassle of filing a lawsuit only to have it thrown out because the court doesn’t have jurisdiction. As such, it’s good to know about jurisdiction and how it affects you before you get to the point […]
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Widerman Malek’s Bring Your Kids to Work Day
Thursday, April 28th was “National Take Your Kids to Work Day”. As workplaces across our country opened their doors to young visitors on this special day, Widerman Malek was no different when we invited the WM team members’ children to our office to see what it’s really like to work in a law firm.
Buying an Already Established Business
Many people choose not to start up a new business, but to purchase one that is already up for sale in the area. Some may inherit or purchase a business from a close or distant relative, while others may choose to buy the structure of the business and change the entirety of it on the […]
Widerman Malek Paper Airplane Contest
On April 21st, the team members of Widerman Malek took to the skies in a colossal firm-wide paper airplane contest. Contestants had 24 hours to create the winning paper airplane to the best of their abilities. Some flew far, some flew short, and others crashed directly into the bushes. Bobby Dye, the firm’s Office Administrator, was ultimately victorious […]
It Costs Money to Sell a Home in Florida?
If you plan on moving anytime soon, you might be shocked to find out that it will cost you to sell your home in Florida. While you would think that the only money that gets put out during the buying/selling of a home is the money from the buyer, that is not the case; the […]
How is Time Sharing Determined for Children of Divorce?
Time sharing of a child, as the state of Florida calls child custody, is determined a little differently than you might imagine. It is not based on which parent does more “parenting” or which parent requests sole custody; it is based on the best interests of the child. The interests are determined after evaluating 20 […]
The Importance of the NDA
You are excited – you finally came up with an invention. You cannot wait to get your ideas out there, but before you do, you have to protect yourself. This is done with an NDA. This agreement is almost always warranted when you come up with an invention. Think of it as your protection against […]
Re-election Reception for Judge Dugan Hosted by Widerman Malek
On Thursday, April 7th, The Committee To Re-Elect Judge David Dugan hosted a re-election reception at Hemingway’s Tavern in Melbourne. Over 100 people showed up to visit and show support for Judge Dugan. It was a fun party and a great time to catch up with friends both old and new. The weather was perfect […]
Estate Planning is Important even if you are Single
When you are single you are less likely to think of estate planning than you would if you had a large family, especially small children. Unfortunately, or fortunately, depending on how you look at it, we all get old and we all need to be properly prepared. The only way to do so is to […]
Eric Hostetler Appointed to Bridges Foundation Board
Attorney Eric Hostetler of Widerman Malek, PL, has been appointed to the Bridges Foundation Board. Eric has been active with Bridges, attending their fundraisers in the past and participating at different events. The purpose of Bridges Foundation is to serve as a supporting organization for Bridges, its mission, and all affiliate organizations by developing sources of revenue […]
