News outlets are reporting that Governor Rick Scott signed 94 new bills into law in Florida on June 13th. The bills that were made law cover a wide range of topics, ranging from abortion to charities. While not all of the laws may have an effect on every citizen of Florida, it is possible that a significant portion of the new laws will have an effect on a large number of people in one way or another.
The decision to file for bankruptcy is a serious one, and the many requirements inherent in the bankruptcy process are meant to reflect that. They are also meant to ensure that those who file for bankruptcy understand the gravity of their decision to do so. One such obligation part of the bankruptcy process is the mandatory credit counseling requirement that all individuals who file either a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13 bankruptcy petition are required to complete. While it is a recognized requirement for all parties who file for bankruptcy to undergo credit counseling, it also offers real benefits to debtors. It helps petitioners understand the process of filing for bankruptcy as well as the consequences of deciding to do so. The credit counseling course is required to be completed by all debtors who file a petition for bankruptcy and gives them the opportunity to understand the advantages, disadvantages, and alternatives to declaring bankruptcy before their petition is filed. This ensures that all petitioners enter into a bankruptcy proceeding with a good foundational knowledge of what is involved in the process, the consequences he or she will face or could potentially face in light of filing, and any alternatives to bankruptcy that may be available to them in lieu of filing a petition for bankruptcy. The decision to divorce is often a difficult one for any couple to make. While the reasons and circumstances surrounding a divorce greatly vary, many times, those involved experience the same emotions during this difficult time. If you are considering divorce in the state of Florida, there are some basic principles to be aware of that could be helpful in understanding the divorce process. Considering the current state of the economy, many Florida residents are experiencing financial hardship and corresponding problems. At times, these problems may lead to mortgage foreclosure. The good news is that an experienced attorney can assist you with foreclosure defense and give you the best chance of retaining your home. The following are some of the more common types of defenses that can be raised in an action for foreclosure. Attorneys who practice in the area of civil litigation are responsible for a myriad of items. For example, an attorney representing a client in civil court must not only be familiar with the relevant state law that is the basis of the impending action, but they must also demonstrate a working knowledge of rules of evidence and civil procedure in order to properly represent their clients before the court. Laws and rules on procedure and evidence change at times, with some standards being amended more often than others. An experienced attorney in the area of civil litigation keeps informed of these changes, as they not only should, but are required to do. In the current economy, many people may be relying too heavily on credit cards to meet their basic needs. Many credit card holders face the reality of only making the minimum payment every month, a situation that has bleak consequences. What is worse is that many people cannot afford to make a payment at all. For those individuals, it may be tempting to ignore the credit card debt; but, rest assured, it will not go away on its own. A recent article warned of the dangers of failing to make payments on credit card balances all together, and the potential consequences of choosing to do so. Julie Schenecker, a 53-year-old military wife from Tampa, is awaiting trial for the 2011 shooting deaths of her two teenage children. As a recent CBS news article reported, the jurors in that case will likely hear large volumes of disturbing evidence from both sides. Schenecker was a devoted wife to a colonel and an attentive mother often cheered her kids on from the sidelines during soccer games. She bought a gun one week prior to the killings, and complained in a letter about the three day waiting period that just served to delay the inevitable murders of her 13-year-old son and 16-year-old daughter in January of 2011. Two Sides Two versions of the defendant will be presented according to these facts: one being an privileged soccer mom who calculated the murders of her two children before carrying them out, and the other being a mentally ill woman who suffered for years and failed to realize what she was doing when she shot her two children. Her attorneys are arguing a defense of insanity in the trial that is expected to start any day. If convicted, she could face life in prison without the possibility of parole. Even if she is found not guilty because of mental insanity, she could be committed to a mental facility where she will remain until no longer a threat to herself or others. Between the state of the current economy and the ever-shifting gender roles within family, it seems that more families than ever are doing what they have to do to meet their financial and other requirements. Unfortunately for some women, their careers and, correspondingly, their finances may suffer unnecessarily when they decide to expand their family and become pregnant. Now, according to a recent article, the Supreme Court of Florida is saying that women who are discriminated against for pregnancy will be protected under state law. The Court’s decision comes in light of a case in which a woman was working for a real estate developing company when she became pregnant and later went on maternity leave. Upon her return to work, she was denied requests for extra shifts and was not scheduled to work. As a result, she sued the company in 2011 in Miami-Dade County Court. Cases involving parents as opposing parties over the custody of their children present unique issues and difficulties to overcome for everyone involved. Emotions often run high, especially if the custody case is being worked out in the context of a divorce. However, Florida child custody law is set up to encourage parents to work together to design a parenting plan that will enable both parents to share the responsibility of raising their children and to contribute to the care, control, and maintenance of their minor children. If you or someone you know has been injured as the result of an accident in Florida, you may have important legal rights that can serve to compensate you for damages, particularly if another person’s negligence caused the injury. Any number of incidents can give rise to this type of claim at law: car accidents are common sources of personal injury cases, but other situations such as a motorcycle accident, a slip and fall accident, worker injuries and medical malpractice can also support personal injury cases.Credit Counseling Requirement for Bankruptcy Cases
The Purpose of the Credit Counseling Requirement
Florida Divorce Law Basics
Foreclosure Defenses in Florida
Foreign Law Cannot Be Used in Florida State Court
Drowning in Credit Card Debt
The Success of an Insanity Defense
Florida Supreme Court: Civil Rights Act Protects Pregnant Women
The Case
Child Custody Law in Florida: 20 Things You Need to Know
Comparative Negligence: Why Florida Personal Injury Law is Different
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