Prenuptial Agreements: What is Florida’s position? Prenuptial agreements were once viewed by the courts as threatening to the sanctity of marriage. However, they are now commonplace, and even widely enforced. Most U.S. states have enacted the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act, which standardizes the enforcement of premarital agreements across the nation. Fortunately for many Floridians, our…
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Creditor Harassment: Three Ways to Deal with Harassing Phone Calls If you are experiencing creditor harassment by debt collectors, remember: The reason that they are calling is to talk to you. Whether or not you should actually talk to them will depend on whether or not you have anything to say to them. Generally, you should…
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For those who are able to receive a personal injury settlement, the feeling can be relieving. But what happens when this compensation is awarded when the victim is in the middle of, or about to undergo, divorce? In general, a personal injury settlement or award will be considered a personal asset – that is, not…
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Question: Who is Liable For an Auto Accident Caused By a Self-Driving Car? On February 24, 2014, in Mountain View, California, one of Google’s autonomous cars crashed into the side of a public transit bus. The car’s test driver, who by law must be in the front seat and ready to take the wheel, if…
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If you have been in a truck accident and are thinking about filing a lawsuit against the driver or trucking company responsible for your injuries, here is a list of the various stages of Florida truck accidents lawsuit, so that you know what to expect. Stage #1 Contacting your Attorney regarding the Truck Accident When you…
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Your Best Defense Against Aggressive Driving Tips to Avoid Auto Accidents in Sarasota Nobody expects to get involved in an auto accident when getting behind the wheel of the car. Unfortunately, you risk being involved in an auto accident in Sarasota every time you are on the road. Although most drivers practice safe driving techniques to…
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More than 1 million people file bankruptcy in the United States every year. For many, a bankruptcy is not the end of their financial life, but rather the beginning of a new one. After your bankruptcy has concluded, you may be more eligible for credit than beforehand, since you have become more attractive to lenders…
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Relocation cases are some of the most difficult family separation cases to resolve. On the one hand, Florida recognizes the personal freedom a parent should have to pursue a better life in another state. On the other hand, Florida knows how detrimental that move can be to the relationship between the children and the parent who…
Read MoreApril Fools! From your Sarasota Personal Injury Attorneys at Jodat Law Group! Call us for a FREE consultation – now that is NOT an April Fools joke! 941.355.6328 History of April Fools – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_Fools%27_Day From History.com: “On this day in 1700, English pranksters begin popularizing the annual tradition of April Fools’ Day by playing…
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Jodat Law Group has been awarded the Herald Tribune’s 2015 Readers’ Choice Award for its Venice and Bradenton locations. The full-service law firm has been recognized for providing the best services in these regions of Florida. The Bradenton Herald’s People’s Choice Award has also been given to the firm, providing further verification of Jodat Law…
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