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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

A criminal defense lawyer in Broward County, Florida , announces the results section of his website, Broward Criminal Lawyer, is now updated to reflect recent verdicts for his criminal cases in the state. Visitors may now see the results of actual criminal cases tried to conclusion by Gottlieb during a criminal trial, but the attorney stresses that these results are posted for educational purposes and not as an assurance that any previous successes may be used as an indication of future success or results.  Gottlieb's areas of practice include violent crimes, drug crimes and criminal law in Florida and he has obtained not guilty verdicts for clients charged with charges that include DUI, attempted murder in the first degree, burglary, attempted murder 2 with a firearm, battery on a law enforcement officer, conspiracy to traffic in cocaine and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, among other cases. In addition to his work as a trial lawyer in Florida , Gottlie

Thanks to new legislation, potential passengers on the world's largest cruise lines will now be able to research how many alleged crimes were reported to cruise operators. Cruise industry leaders announced the move to release more information on July 24, 2013 during a hearing before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, only one day after lawmakers in the House and Senate introduced new legislation requiring the information to be made available to the public. Adam Goldstein, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean International, said "In the spirit of transparency, the three largest cruise companies making up over 85% of the cruise industry have voluntarily agreed to expand that reporting." The largest cruise companies, all based in Miami, including Royal Caribbean Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line and Carnival Corp., will all begin posting allegations, regardless of the status of the investigation, in all categories required under the 201

Many consumers considering bankruptcy don't realize they have two primary options, according to one Miami bankruptcy attorney with bankruptcy attorney Miami fl . Individuals may file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy and, while both options may provide relief, each has advantages and disadvantages and not everyone who qualifies for one will qualify for the other. According to the bankruptcy lawyer, Chapter 7 is referred to as straight bankruptcy liquidation, while Chapter 13 is a payment plan for individuals with regular income. With straight liquidation, bankruptcy filers are required to attend credit counseling with 180 days of filing, as well as pass a "means test" to determine eligibility. People with income higher than their state median will have trouble qualifying for Chapter 7, and may be forced to turn to a payment plan through Chapter 13 bankruptcy. For cases filed in Miami, Florida after May 1, 2013, household income will be compared to the Flor

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

In 2007 alone in the US, almost 5,500 workers died as a result of job injuries, while 49,000 died from work-related injuries. It's also estimated at about four million Americans are injured every year in work-place injuries or illness. If you've been hurt on the job, you were probably told that you can only receive compensation from the employer's workers' compensation insurance. While this is true in many cases, there are a lot of exceptions and you may be able to sue for damages with the help of an injury lawyer in Miami . Examples of cases were you may sue include: • Injuries from a toxic substance • Injuries from a defective product • Injuries caused by your employer's intentional or egregious behavior • Your employer doesn't have workers' compensation insurance • A third party caused the injury Unfortunately, workers' compensation usually provides very little permanent disability payments and temporary disability payments,

Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, whether it's on public or private property. Most of the time, the owner of the property has a legal responsibility to make sure the premises are safe from hazards that they know about, and hazards they should know exist. When these slip and fall accidents ca be attributed to negligence or carelessness by the property owner, the injured party may receive compensation from an insurance claim or a personal injury lawsuit with the help of a Miami personal injury attorney . While these accidents are very common, there are a few requirements that must be met to prove your slip and fall case. The Importance of Hiring an Injury Lawyer in Miami If you've been injured in a slip and fall accident, it's important to discuss the case with a Miami personal injury attorney . Most initial consultations re free and, if you decide to hire an injury lawyer in Miami , the case will probably be handled on a contingency basis, which mean