Safe driving practices develop over time and with consistent effort. Helping your teenager understand the importance of vigilance and responsibility behind the wheel might feel overwhelming. With your guidance, and more importantly, your example, you can facilitate a...
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Year: 2022
Foreclosure Defense
The expiration of the foreclosure moratorium brings the real estate market into uncharted territory. Black Knight, an analytics firm, reported a 700% increase in foreclosures in January 2022 compared to the previous year. With rising commodity prices and increasing...
The eviction process in Florida and how tenants may prevent it
Florida’s statutes allow landlords to evict tenants over unpaid rent even when tenants make partial payments. The Florida Legislature website notes that unpaid rent could result in tenants receiving a notice from their landlords. The notice may state that a landlord...
How does the foreclosure process begin in Florida?
Each state has a different procedure for how banks may begin foreclosing on a home. As noted by Experian, Florida’s statutes require lenders to follow a judicial foreclosure process. A bank must file a complaint with the court and obtain an order to start a...
How can you prevent problems as an executor?
Whenever someone chooses an executor, they expect this person to know how to handle disputes and end arguments during the probate process. There are a few common issues that many executors run into while working with families and beneficiaries. Learning about how to...
What are some common distractions that lead to an accident?
As you drive, you may notice some people around you acting odd or swerving in and out of a lane. This kind of reckless driving may happen because of distractions. Learning more about how these distractions can influence an accident can help you stay safe. Handling...
What struggles do older divorcees face?
After years of marriage, no one expects to split up. According to Today, divorce rates are low, but the divorce rate for the 55 and older crowd is higher. In your 50s and 60s, you have a stronger understanding of what you want out of life and you may not care strongly...
What are the legal issues with a same-sex divorce?
The success of efforts to obtain marriage equality in Florida for same-sex couples also brought new considerations with regard to divorce proceedings for these couples. Florida divorce proceedings do not discriminate between heterosexual or same-sex couples. These...
How may I stay motivated to pay off high credit card debt?
High credit card balances may feel overwhelming and impossible to manage. A study by the Harvard Business School found that consumers may remain in debt because they focus on outstanding balances. Researchers believe that viewing the total amount of debt may cause you...
Can you dispute a home appraisal?
An appraisal is one part of selling your home in Florida. This step will provide lenders, interested buyers and yourself with an accurate idea of the value of your home. At least you hope it will. If your appraiser comes back with a value that you know is far below...