St. Petersburg Legal Blog

Visitors and residents in the state of Florida are privileged to have many shopping and dining options thanks to the multitude of wonderful stores, shops and restaurants here. It goes without saying that no person expects to be injured while visiting one of these...

Many Florida residents have served the United States as members of the armed forces. Sadly, tens of thousands of veterans currently live with adverse health conditions directly related to their military service. VA benefits help veterans meet their health care needs...

“Maybe if I don’t think about it, it will go away!” This approach may work for some things, but when it comes to financial problems and preventing mortgage foreclosure, a Florida resident usually has to do more than just ignore the problem. In many instances,...

It appears that there is an end in sight. The divorce settlement has been negotiated, and the Florida couple is ready to divvy up their assets and move forward with their separate lives. It may seem as if everything has been settled; however, if debt is involved, it...

Florida property owners often go to great lengths to make sure that their property is safe. They replace blown lightbulbs, repair loose flooring, clearly mark a sudden change in floor elevation and clean up spills that can present a slip-and-fall hazard. If the...

Financial decisions are often identified as the root of many Florida divorces. What at first appears to be a business or family decision can also be considered a financial decision. Most of these decisions will impact both individuals in the relationship. However,...

One day everything is fine; the Florida resident is able to go to work and earn the income necessary to pay the bills and maybe even have enough for desired extras. Unfortunately, this situation can change in an instant. A sudden illness, job layoff or job loss can...

Current economic conditions have made it difficult for some Florida families to make ends meet. All too often, bills continue to mount while income continues to dwindle. Credit card debt continues to climb and there is no end in sight. This scenario can be a recipe...

Interstate travel is a must for many Florida residents. It affords individuals and families the ability to move from place to place in a timely manner by avoiding many of the traffic obstacles that appear when driving in the city. However, along with this faster pace,...