Bankruptcy

Rule 12.420 Dismissal of Actions

How to get stuff dropped in Family Court

Demand Letter Basics (Infographic)

Rule 12.110 General Rules of Pleading

The ABC's of pleading

Verbal Act (Video)

“Hearsay objection? Get your verbal act together!”

Affirmative Defenses (Video)

A legitimate excuse for actions (unlike a dog eati...

Hearsay (Video)

Rumor has it this video is very helpful.

How to Research Case Law (Video)

Those who don't learn from the past are doomed to ...

Rule 1.020 Privacy and Court Records

What should and shouldn't be revealed in the Halls...

Rule 12.130 Attaching Copy of Cause of Action and Exhibits

Referencing a document in a petition? Got to provi...

Due Process (Video)

It's what each of us, no matter the accusation, de...

Rule 12.491 Child Support Enforcement

Tough situation made tougher by unpreparedness

Dependency Court (Video)

When it comes to a child's well-being, the law has...

Rule 12.271 Confidentiality of Related Family Hearings

When the fam's got more than one case going on

Requests for Admission (Video)

Statements (the non-fashion kind) that are admitte...

Rule 1.160 Motions to the Clerk

This isn't the checkout guy at Trader Joe's you be...

Precedent and Stare Decisis (Infographic)

The past can always be drawn from. Learn how exac...

Rule 1.140 Defenses

Knowing how to defend can turn you into the '85 Be...

Food Poisoning (Infographic)

Sometimes it's not just a made-up excuse to miss w...

Rule 1.150 Sham Pleadings

We all get shammed sometimes (pet rock, anyone?)

Student Loan Debt (Video)

For most of us, that degree isn't free.

Florida Statute of Limitations (Infographic)

More formal way of saying "don't dilly-dally!"

HOA Disputes (Infographic)

Good fences make good neighbors. Good knowledge m...

Personal Injury (Infographic)

Sometimes physically recovering is only half the b...

Rule 12.060 Transfers of Actions

For those days you're filing cases in the wrong pl...

Rule 1.190 Amended and Supplemental Pleadings

Looking to change things up midway?

Landlord Rights (Video)

Even a lord needs legal help sometimes.

Rule 12.190 Amended and Supplemental Pleadings

There's a reason pencils have erasers

Power of Attorney (Video-FL)

We're not talking x-ray vision or super strength

How Do I Know What's Going On In My Case? How Do I Look Up the Case Docket? (Infographic)

Get in the know of getting in the know

Preparing to Testify (Video)

The witness stand's ready for you. Are you ready?

Crime Victims Can Sue in Civil Court (Infographic)

What happens in criminal court, doesn't always sta...

Depositions (Infographic)

Breach of Contract (Infographic)

Rule 12.250 Misjoinder and Nonjoinder of Parties

Trim the fat or bulk up, party-wise

Vacating an Order (Video)

Ever wish you could go back and make something not...

Student Loans (Infographic)

Knowledge ain't cheap.

Consumer Fraud (Infographic)

Big companies are always trying to pull an "Enron"...

Taking a Deposition (Video)

Think the question-asker is the one who has it eas...

Native American Law (Infographic)

Rule 1.060 Transfers of Action

Sometimes you file in the wrong place. It happens

Rule 12.120 Pleading Special Matters

For when extraordinary circumstances strike.

Rule 12.050 When Action Commenced

In the beginning...

Rule 1.285 Inadvertent Disclosure of Privileged Materials

In court, it's possible to un-ring a bell

Standing (Video)

Not sitting's arch nemesis, but one's capacity to ...

Probate (Infographic)

Bereavement is never easy, but we can help make th...

Difference between Criminal and Civil Cases (Video)

Figure out why O.J. was innocent in one court and ...

Rule 1.330 Use of Depositions in Court Proceedings

Rule 1.230 Interventions

Rule 12.010 Scope, Purpose and Title

Florida Law: The Truth About Verbal Acts

The determination whether a statement should ...

Rule 1.310 Depositions Upon Oral Examination

Learn the meaning of that word you always hear on ...

Workplace Discrimination (Video)

A bad day at work is one thing. Unfair treatment i...

Rule 1.370 Requests for Admission

Getting your courtroom foe to confirm or deny fact...

Rule 1.260 Survivor; Substitution of Parties

Calling in the relief

Rule 12.090 Rules for Counting Time

It's NOT as simple as 1,2,3

Rule 1.210 Parties

Don't worry. You can actually be invited to this o...

Rule 12.025 Applicability of Rules of Judicial Administration

Filing. There's more to it than meets the eye.

Hostile Work Environment (Video)

There's a bad day at work. And then there's bad wo...

Divorce (Infographic)

Everything you need to help get through it.

Florida's Judicial Elections (Infographic)

Interrogatories (Video)

Not every question in a case is asked on the witne...

I Want to Sue Someone in Florida, What Do I Do First? (Infographic)

How to get the ball rolling in the Sunshine State

Power of Attorney (Video)

We're not talking x-ray vision or super strength

Rule 1.090 Time

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Civil Court Due Dates

Kozel Hearing (Video)

You shouldn't be punished for the sins of your law...

Florida Law: When Is A Summary Of Business Data A Business Record?

Cayea v. CitiMortgage, Inc.—a 16th century decisio...

Rule 1.420 Dismissal of Actions

How to get stuff dropped in Civil Court

Process Server (Video)

Someone has to be the messenger

Courtroom Players (Video)

All the world's a stage, including the courtroom

Rule 1.200 Pretrial Procedure

Automatic Stay (Video)

It's what keeps creditors at bay.

Can I Get Rid of a Judgment Against Me? (Infographic)

You mean we CAN go back and change the past?

The Roots of my Neighbor's Tree are Damaging my Property (Infographic)

Rule 1.115 Pleading Mortgage Foreclosures

Your home matters. Know how to fight for it

Mediation and Arbitration (Video)

Nothing wrong with having a voice of reason around

Rule 12.105 Simplified Dissolution Procedure

What's that? Divorce CAN be easy? (confused murmur...

Difference between a Note and a Mortgage (Video)

When your house is on the line, you'll want to kno...

Probate Court (Video)

Everyone's time comes. But what happens after?

Rule 12.012 Minimization of Sensitive Information

Keep personal info personal. Even in court.

Rule 12.080 Service of Pleadings and Filing of Documents

Getting the info to the other side

Roles of Judge and Jury (Video)

Along with "Justice," the two most important J's i...

Rule 12.210 Parties

We're not talking a backyard kegger here

Top Legal Concerns (Infographic)

We see that look of consternation. And we raise yo...

Rule 12.071 Constitutional Challenge to State Statute or County or Municipal Charter, Ordinance, or Franchise; Notice by Party

Citing the iconic law of the land, are ya? Here's ...

Bankruptcy (Infographic)

It's not often you get a second chance in life.

How To Act In Court (Video)

And we're not talking about performing a monologue

Common Law vs. Statutory Law (Infographic)

Rule 1.410 Subpoena

Not just classic courtroom drama shorthand.

E-filing and E-service in Florida (Video)

Keep Calm and Do Things Electronically

Legalese (Infographic)

It's impenetrable, unclear and maddening. At leas...

Negotiable Instruments (Video)

It's not haggling a clarinet salesman. It's p...

I've Been Sued! Quick! What Do I Do First? (Infographic)

Here's a hint: don't flee with a fake identity and...

Landlord/Tenant (Infographic)

Whichever side you're on, we've got your support r...

Rule 12.281 Inadvertent Disclosure of Privileged Materials

I Want to Sue Someone. What Do I Do First? (Infographic)

Getting justice done has to start somewhere

Rule 1.040 One Form of Action

Uno, un, ein, yi, wahid, jeden, one

Rule 12.370 Requests for Admission

Someone's Spreading Lies about Me (Infographic)

Don't stand for it.

Rule 12.260 Survivor; Substitution of Parties

Justice doesn't have to stop when someone's gone

Tenant Rights (Video)

Seize justice, renters of the world!