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 […]
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How to Contest a Will
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 […]
What Is Litigation?
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 […]
Everything You Need to Know about Licensing in General
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, […]
Everything You Need to Know about Prenuptial Agreements
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 […]
Licenses for Alcohol Sale and Distribution
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 […]
What To Expect During Litigation
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 […]
Which Type of Power of Attorney is Right For Your Legal Situation?
If you make decisions for yourself and are over the age of 17, you need a power of attorney established. There are many different types and choosing the right one can simply be a matter of what your needs are at the moment or foreseeable future. Even young adults may still need to name their […]
Is the Best Defense Really a Good Offense?
This is a saying that’s been heard over and over again. “Is the best defense really a good offense?” In the sports world that may hold true. In real life, not so much. A perfect example might be the current political atmosphere. If a candidate is accused of some unpolitician-like behavior, does the public immediately […]
Different Types of Defense Lawyers
When you have an illness where do you go to get treatment? Do you go to a general practitioner? What if you had a heart condition? Would you still see a general practitioner or would you see someone who specialized in heart conditions like a cardiologist? I’m guessing you would see the cardiologist. That’s not […]
