Civil Cases

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  • Rule 1.120 Pleading Special Matters

    There's always exceptional circumstances

  • Recusal of a Judge (Video)

    There goes the Judge!

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  • Rule 12.210 Parties

    We're not talking a backyard kegger here

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  • Default Judgment (Video)

    Don't show up to court? This is what happens

  • Power of Attorney (Video)

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

  • Writ of Prohibition (Video)

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  • Legalese (Infographic)

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

  • Rule 12.150 Sham Pleadings

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

  • Guardianship (Infographic)

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

  • Rule 12.105 Simplified Dissolution Procedure

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

  • Crime Victims Can Sue in Civil Court (Infographic)

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

  • LGBT Rights (Video)

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  • Rule 1.190 Amended and Supplemental Pleadings

    Looking to change things up midway?

  • Rule 1.350 Requests for Production

    Yes, you CAN ask your opponent to give you things

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

    How to get the ball rolling in the Sunshine State

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

  • Rule 12.420 Dismissal of Actions

    How to get stuff dropped in Family Court

  • Rule 12.270 Consolidation; Separate Trials

    Bringing folks together (or breaking them up, whic...

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    Getting justice done has to start somewhere

  • Tenancy by the Entirety (Video)

    If you’re a tenant by the entirety, who is your la...

  • Trial (Video)

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

  • Rule 1.210 Parties

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

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  • Power of Attorney (Video-FL)

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  • Rule 1.060 Transfers of Action

    Sometimes you file in the wrong place. It happens

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    How to get what your case needs from the opposing ...

  • Probate Court (Video)

    Everyone's time comes. But what happens after?

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

  • Tipsy Coachman (Video)

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

  • Rule 1.410 Subpoena

    Not just classic courtroom drama shorthand.

  • Rule 1.040 One Form of Action

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

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

  • Indigent Status (Video)

    No money? No problem. Justice can still be serve...

  • Affirmative Defenses (Video)

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

  • Bankruptcy (Infographic)

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

  • Summary Judgment (Video)

    Sometimes a trial is just unnecessary.

  • Rule 1.140 Defenses

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

  • Rule 1.090 Time

    Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Civil Court Due Dates

  • Rule 12.090 Rules for Counting Time

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

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  • Rule 12.060 Transfers of Actions

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

  • Judgment to Pay Money (Infographic)

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  • Notice of Hearing (Video)

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

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  • Pleadings (Video)

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  • Interlocutory Appeals (Video)

    How to get a head start on a second chance.

  • Rule 12.160 Motions To The Clerk

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  • Rule 12.012 Minimization of Sensitive Information

    Keep personal info personal. Even in court.

  • Case Law (Video)

    Who says that judge's can't make law?

  • Rule 12.070 Process

    Like a recipe, the right steps must be followed

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  • Rule 12.410 Subpoena

    Getting the witness you need on the stand

  • Trademark and Intellectual Property (Infographic)

    Creativity and innovation need protection.

  • Automatic Stay (Video)

    It's what keeps creditors at bay.

  • Rule 12.120 Pleading Special Matters

    For when extraordinary circumstances strike.

  • Rule 1.420 Dismissal of Actions

    How to get stuff dropped in Civil Court

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    A debriefing on briefing.

  • Guardianship (Video)

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