Nearly three months after it sparked a heated debate in both chambers, Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed an alimony reform measure citing its retroactivity.
SB 1796 would have abolished permanent
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HOW CAN ONE DRINK GET YOU A DUI?
In Florida the charge of DUI has some simple elements that the state must prove for you to be found guilty. First that you consumed alcohol or controlled substances. Second…
WHY YOU NEED A PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT NOW MORE THAN EVER
Florida law allows a spouse to acquire an interest in your premarital home simply by marriage and the passage of time. This is not something most people are aware of…
WHY HOUSE BILL 719 IS GREAT FOR FLORIDA
All Florida drivers should get behind House Bill 719 entitled ” Motor Vehicle Insurance”. This new legislation will provide for the first time require drivers to carry liability insurance in…
WHY WOULD AN ATTORNEY NOT FILE SUIT IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT CASE?
Florida law places a burden on the injured party (plaintiff) to prove that they have a permanent injury. Absent a permanent injury, the court is directed by law to dismiss…
New Florida laws go into effect Thursday October 1, 2020
HB 1135, which revises the state’s specialty license-plate program. That includes expanding the potential number of designs from the current 123 to 150 and requiring a minimum of 1,000 sales…
COVID-19 SAFE ATTORNEY REPRESENTATION
Scott and Fenderson offers covid-19 safe attorney representation for any and all clients concerned about contracting the corona virus. We offer consultations by phone, email, text, and zoom video conferencing.…
BAD THINGS LAWYERS DO (Because they can)
(1)LAWYER SUGGESTS CALLING FROM THE ACCIDENT SCENE
Some television commercials advise you to call a lawyer, or some type of lawyer referral service directly from the scene of a car…
NEW LAWS TAKING EFFECT IN FLORIDA TODAY
Starting on Jan. 1, 2020 there will be some changes Florida Laws
1. CELL PHONES – School zones, and active work areas are hands free zones. You won’t even be…