Oh, the terms you see and hear when dealing with the legal system. There’s “Juris prudence” or “pro se” and let’s not forget “ex parte”. The legal system does seem to have its own language. A word that is commonly used is “tort”. Some terms or words can be figured out by looking at the […]
I don’t know what you think but, to me, there seems to be more and more sinkholes in the U.S.A. recently. Just within the last few days, there was a sinkhole reported in Ocala, Florida. As a matter of fact, Florida seems to have an overabundance of sinkholes. Perhaps the “Sinkhole State” should replace “Sunshine […]
You love to cook and you live in Florida. Everyone you know rants about the food you prepare. The next logical step is for you to open your own restaurant and start raking in money. But before you hang up the open sign, there are some licenses you will need to obtain first. As soon […]
Here’s the scenario. Your father remarried after your mother passed away. His new wife has two children from a previous marriage. It appears she discourages your father from maintaining a relationship with you and your siblings, but is encouraging him to interact with her children. Something just seems unusual about his behavior. You feel your […]
There are many legal terms used in the judicial system that you might not be familiar with. When becoming part of the judicial system, it helps to understand these terms to make your journey through the process easier to follow. Most everyone knows some of the basic terms; judge, defendant, complainant, jury and verdict. And […]
It is easy to cringe at the thought of needing a license these days to go out and do just about anything. We need a license to learn to drive a car and then another one to drive it and then we have to renew it years later. We need a license to hunt, fish, […]
While not legally necessary to have in place before marriage, once in place it is legally binding. Also known as a prenup, this legal document is a safeguard in the event your marriage falls into the half of all marriages that end in divorce. Compared to what you would spend on your marriage, prenups are […]
Alcohol is not considered a controlled substance, but it is subject to regulation by the government. It has many properties that could qualify it as such, but this isn’t about the controversy surrounding today’s alcohol consumption. To avoid legal trouble, there are protocols you should be aware of and comply with. Different Types of Alcohol […]
Going to court might make some people shake in their boots. It seems intimidating. The language seems complicated and confusing. The process is overwhelming unless you break it down into understandable steps. Here is an overview of how a lawsuit starts, goes to court and is resolved. When first realizing you have a claim against […]
