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Obtaining a Divorce in Miami - Why You Need a Lawyer

Divorce is a trying, tricky life circumstance to navigate. There are options for the DIY divorce, which appears to be cheaper on the surface, but there are some serious pitfalls. If your situation is acrimonious, difficult and hard then obtaining a divorce from your spouse could end disastrously. A divorce lawyer in Miami is the mediation you need to maintain your sanity. Consequences of divorce affect every area of your life. Your finances (debt, income, tax status, credit), assets, and children (if you have children) will not remain untouched. Florida allows for divorce if the marriage in such a state of brokenness it cannot be fixed, or one of the spouses is mentally incapacitated- with certain prerequisites which must be evidenced in the proper documentation. For the dissolution of a marriage in Florida there are some laws that are important to be taken into account, such as: you or your spouse must be a resident there for 6 months or more, if both parties agree to the d...

JP Morgan Chase Stipulation and Consent Order May Have Broad Effects for Consumers

Wites & Kapetan, P.A., Attorneys at Law who practice business disputes, class actions, personal injury and financial injury, among other areas, discussed potential effects of recent rulings through a recent blog post. The firm presents the following scenario: "So you once had a credit card, auto loan or student loan with a Bank, and you fell behind on payments. Maybe you were contacted by collection agencies and law firms to collect on the debt. A lawsuit was filed against you either by the Bank or by a third party company who bought your account from the Bank." During the lawsuit, the bank submits an affidavit from an " Agent of the Bank " or "employee" stating that this individual has personal knowledge of the allegations in the affidavit and they have reviewed records of the bank and found the amount claimed in the complaint is accurate and owed to the bank. A judgment may then be entered against the consumer based on this affidavit an...

Areas of Personal Injury Law in Miami

Personal injury law is one of the most complex areas of law and requires a substantial amount of proof to make a claim. If you're thinking about hiring a Miami personal injury attorney , it may help to understand the various areas of personal injury law to help you find someone with the level of experience you need to handle your case. Workplace Accidents Most workplace accident cases occur when you are hurt on the job, such as a construction accident. These cases can be complex as they usually involve workers compensation insurance, but this is certainly not always your own recourse if you were hurt at work. Automobile Accidents This includes many specialties that involve some type of accident or injury as the result of an automobile accident. While straightforward auto accidents are the most common types of cases handled, a Miami personal injury attorney who specializes in this area may also handle truck and semi-truck accidents, drunk driving accidents, ATV or thr...

Hiring a Miami Personal Injury Attorney for a Wrongful Death Case

The loss of a parent, child or spouse is far from a legal loss, and it's one of the most devastating and emotional events you can endure in your life. Tragic and unexpected loss due to the negligence of someone else often causes depression, loneliness, despair, guilty and even uncertainty, and this loss is made all the greater by the loss of guidance, companionship and financial support. Florida law recognizes what an impact such a loss brings and offers a legal remedy for family members coping with a wrongful death. In such cases, it helps to have a Miami personal injury attorney on your side. Understanding the Legal Definition and Compensation In Florida, wrongful death refers to the claim of a spouse, child, parent or financially dependent child when a negligent or reckless act causes the death of a family member. Wrongful death may be caused by many types of conduct, including medical malpractice, an auto accident, nursing home negligence or abuse or defective product...