Tag: legal lotus
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Summary Procedure and Computation of Time
Unlike general legal actions, summary procedure provides certain plaintiffs to an action an expedited consideration of disputes. The timeframe for responding to an action is 5 days after service, as opposed to the standard 20 days for general actions.
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Q&A: Can a divorce affect my immigration status?
Q&A with immigration attorney, Elina M. Santana, Esq. who answers some frequently asked questions related to family-based visas and divorces. Can you apply for citizenship when you’re divorced from the spouse that got you your green card? What happens if your spouse misses the interview? Check out our latest blog post to find out!
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Navigating a Divorce When Your Spouse is Unreachable
What happens if you haven’t seen or spoken to your spouse and want to divorce? Can you still get divorced? Here’s what to do in Florida:
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Breathing Life Back into Your Inactive Business: A Comprehensive Guide to Reinstatement
Is your business dissolved for missing a deadline? Learn how to reinstate your business status to active!
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How to legally start your business in Florida
When you start a business in Florida, future growth is easy. We’ll walk you through all of the crucial steps once you have your business plan ready to go. Find out more:
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When to ask for exclusive use of the marital home:
Under no circumstances should a spouse stay in an abusive relationship and/or home. There is no good reason to stay…especially if you have kids! Don’t let money be the reason that keeps you in an abusive home or relationship. If you are a victim of domestic violence, you can request the court for exclusive use…
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Are noncompete agreements valid in Florida?
In Florida, noncompete agreements are valid so long as such contracts are reasonable in time, area, and line of business. Find out what you need to do to enforce or contest a noncompete agreement:
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When is a UCCJEA Affidavit required?
The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) is a federal act that has been adopted by almost every state. Every case in Florida involving minor children requires the filing of a UCCJEA Affidavit. Find out why and what needs to be included:
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When can a Court impute income?
What if the other parent is purposely making less to lower or avoid support payments? Courts may impute income if you prove your case. Here’s how:
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Modification in child support during the Coronavirus pandemic:
Florida courts have found that the loss of a job or changes in the parties’ income may qualify as a substantial change in circumstances to warrant a modification in child support, provided that the change is permanent in nature. But what if you lose your job due to layoffs and business closures resulting from the…