Civil Cases

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  • Rule 1.100 Pleadings and Motions

    Two fundamental court actions

  • Process Server (Video)

    Someone has to be the messenger

  • Rule 12.012 Minimization of Sensitive Information

    Keep personal info personal. Even in court.

  • Rule 1.110 General Rules of Pleading

    Overview of pleading (NOT the begging-your-ex-for-...

  • Interrogatories (Video)

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

  • The Difference Between Federal and State Court (Video)

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  • Money Judgments (Video)

    Contestant, see what you've won!

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  • Guardianship (Infographic)

    When a child or adult needs that trustworthy someo...

  • Rule 12.025 Applicability of Rules of Judicial Administration

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

  • Court Reporters (Video)

    Beyond courtroom furniture, these are the unsung h...

  • Rule 1.350 Requests for Production

    Yes, you CAN ask your opponent to give you things

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

    Keep Calm and Do Things Electronically

  • Negotiable Instruments (Video)

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

  • Rule 1.020 Privacy and Court Records

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

  • Recusal of a Judge (Video)

    There goes the Judge!

  • Florida Law: The Truth About Verbal Acts

    The determination whether a statement should ...

  • Writ of Prohibition (Video)

    Nothing to do with alcohol, just stopping litigati...

  • Child Custody (Infographic)

    Nothing is more important than family, especially ...

  • Rule 1.285 Inadvertent Disclosure of Privileged Materials

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

  • How To Act In Court (Video)

    And we're not talking about performing a monologue

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

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

  • Rule 1.150 Sham Pleadings

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

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    When someone's involved in a case that shouldn't b...

  • Rule 12.260 Survivor; Substitution of Parties

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

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    Yes, shockingly, a car salesman might actually mis...

  • Rule 12.070 Process

    Like a recipe, the right steps must be followed

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    Bankruptcy is a beginning, not an end.

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    It’s not about realizing that someone can hear you...

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  • Immigration (Infographic)

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  • Mediation and Arbitration (Video)

    Nothing wrong with having a voice of reason around

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

    You mean we CAN go back and change the past?

  • Tenant Missed Rent Payment (Infographic)

    So, that check wasn't "in the mail" after all?

  • Rule 1.130 Attaching Cause of Action and Exhibits

    What to include with your complaint

  • Rule 12.285 Mandatory Disclosure

    Summarizing your money situation for the court

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

  • Affirmative Defenses (Video)

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

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

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  • Rule 12.160 Motions To The Clerk

    Even the courts need an office manager. ESPECIALLY...

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    A debriefing on briefing.

  • Rule 1.410 Subpoena

    Not just classic courtroom drama shorthand.

  • Discovery (Video)

    Your opportunity to game plan for the case ahead

  • Rule 12.090 Rules for Counting Time

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

  • Wage Garnishment (Infographic)

    See if you can protect your paycheck

  • Verbal Act (Video)

    “Hearsay objection? Get your verbal act together!”

  • Elder Abuse (Infographic)

    What to do about righting this unforgivable wrong.

  • 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 1.190 Amended and Supplemental Pleadings

    Looking to change things up midway?

  • Writ of Garnishment (Video)

    When what you owe comes out of what you make.

  • Pleadings (Video)

    We don't mean the thing you do to avoid a parkin...

  • Uniform Motion Calendar (Video)

    Courts get busy. They need to keep track of things...

  • Res Judicata (Video)

    With some court matters, enough is enough alr...

  • LGBT Rights (Video)

    See how the law is progressing along with society

  • Documents Needed for Bankruptcy (Video)

    Relief is coming. First step though: the right pap...

  • Tenant Rights (Video)

    Seize justice, renters of the world!

  • Landlord/Tenant (Infographic)

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

  • Hearsay (Video)

    Rumor has it this video is very helpful.

  • Interlocutory Appeals (Video)

    How to get a head start on a second chance.

  • Florida Law: Challenges to Administrative Orders

    There is a little-known tool hidden in the bowels ...

  • Landlord Rights (Video)

    Even a lord needs legal help sometimes.

  • Statutes of Limitations (Video)

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    Surprisingly, a more popular type of case than ham...

  • Power of Attorney (Video)

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

  • Settlement (Video)

    Who needs court anyway?

  • Rule 1.090 Time

    Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Civil Court Due Dates

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    Act now, and get the protection you deserve.

  • Tipsy Coachman (Video)

    Odd figure of speech but valid legal precedent. Le...

  • Rule 1.370 Requests for Admission

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

  • Courtroom Players (Video)

    All the world's a stage, including the courtroom

  • Rule 12.150 Sham Pleadings

    Calling B.S. on a B.S.-er

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

  • Hostile Work Environment (Video)

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

  • Judgment to Pay Money (Infographic)

    C.R.E.A.M. (Cash Rules Everything Around MoneyJudg...

  • Foreclosure (Infographic)

    Your home is your castle. Defend it.

  • Taking a Deposition (Video)

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