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Common Questions about Independent Contractors Many businesses that contract with individuals or businesses for goods or services are unaware of the potential liability that may arise under the contract. Under certain circumstances, the individual or business rendering goods or services to a business may actually be classified under Florida law as an employee, not an […]

Florida has very strict laws as they relate to the rights of grandparents. In fact, for a long time grandparents almost had no legal right to actually visit their grandchild. This is particularly astonishing because many grandparents play an important role in their grandchildren’s lives. In some cases they actually care for their grandchild while […]

Link to part 1 of Moving with your minor children Florida Statutes set forth the procedure one should follow in obtaining permission to move with a child. This procedure must be followed precisely in order to secure a hearing on the merits of the prospective move. One may ask for temporary or permanent permission to […]

In light of our highly mobile society, it is not surprising that one parent may want or need to move with his or her minor child leaving the other parent behind. The reason may be for new job opportunity for a parent or their new spouse. Depending on the distance involved, it may require adjusting […]

Whether you have just obtained your medical license or wish to change your practice of twenty-five years, there are various factors you should consider before joining a practice. The first question is whether you will be employed or will be a principal in the firm. If you are to be employed you must decide whether […]

Link to part 1 of How to Retain Wealth in Divorce Business ownership may be the largest single asset in a divorce. Florida law seeks to maintain the business as an operating entity in favor of the party who runs it. When the Court exercises its discretion in equitably distributing assets and debts of the […]

Divorce can be costly emotionally and financially. In some cases the emotional toll is so significant it can affect the ability of parties and their family law attorneys to reach an amicable resolution. If a party uses the judicial system to hurt the other party, it means that attorneys have to prepare pleadings and motions […]