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No Process of Service: Will the Judge Dismiss My Case?

Generally, if the process server does not hand the summons directly to you or to someone of age who resides in the home with you, it should not be possible to have a default judgment granted against you.

You May Not Be Judgment Proof Forever

You may be safe from enforcement today, but a judgment is usually good for ten years and can then be extended for another ten. In the next twenty years, do you still see yourself without a job, without property, and without a checking account?

Understanding Store Owners' Responsibility to Ensure a Safe Environment

A store owner has many legal responsibilities. At the top of that list is ensuring a safe shopping environment for shoppers. As a recent tragedy shows, sometimes storeowners are negligent in that responsibility, and families pay a heavy price.

Collections Lawsuit Deadlines: Understanding How They Work

There is always the temptation to procrastinate or sweep things under the rug, especially when having to face something as intimidating as a lawsuit. However, a response is highly recommended. In some cases, you may even be able to file a late response if you have a valid excuse.

Low Number of Refugees Admitted in First Half of FY 2018

On March 26, 2017, Stephen Dinan of The Washington Times reported that the Trump administration has resettled just over 10,000 refugees during the current fiscal year, which began on October 1, 2017.

Divorce After 50

Although the U.S. divorce rate has been steadily decreasing for decades, it has increased dramatically for people over age 50. In fact, according to a Bowling Green State University study, the divorce rate for senior couples doubled between 1990 and 2010, and couples over age 50 now account for a full quarter of all divorces in the United States.

NEVER SETTLE FOR LESS: MULTIPLE INSURANCE POLICIES MAY COVER YOUR ACCIDENT

Has the other driver's insurance company offered to pay you policy limits? DO NOT SETTLE until you learn what other coverages may apply.

FLORIDA COURTS DISAGREE ABOUT ENFORCEABILITY OF INSURANCE ASSIGNMENT OF BENEFITS

Last year the Florida Fifth District Court of Appeals rejected an argument by the insurance company that not having the mortgage-holder sign an assignment of benefits made it unenforceable.

FILING AN INSURANCE CLAIM FOR HURRICANE MICHAEL DAMAGE

It is astonishing to see how quickly storm surge and 155 mph winds from Hurricane Michael can damage buildings and structures.

WHETHER TO HIRE YOUR OWN ADJUSTER TO CALCULATE HURRICANE MICHAEL DAMAGE

With destruction and devastation rampant in the wake of Hurricane Michael in the Panama City and Mexico Beach area, many home and property owners will begin taking the necessary steps to assess and calculate damage

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