Civil Cases

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    Someone forget the actual definition of "deposit?"

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  • Rule 12.090 Rules for Counting Time

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

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

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  • Default Judgment (Video)

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

  • Domestic Violence Injunctions (Video)

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  • Rule 1.310 Depositions Upon Oral Examination

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  • Rule 12.210 Parties

    We're not talking a backyard kegger here

  • Witness and Exhibit Lists (Video)

    What's more funner than talking about lists??

  • Rule 1.010 Scope, Purpose and Title

    The what, what and what of Civil Procedure

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  • Rule 12.040 Attorneys

    Representation isn't a cut and dried situation

  • I Can't Pay My Credit Card Bills (Infographic)

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  • Rebuilding Credit After Bankruptcy (Video)

    Bankruptcy is a beginning, not an end.

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  • Rule 12.012 Minimization of Sensitive Information

    Keep personal info personal. Even in court.

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  • Writ of Prohibition (Video)

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

  • Rule 1.420 Dismissal of Actions

    How to get stuff dropped in Civil Court

  • Guardianship (Video)

    For those who watch over others (not including the...

  • Wage Disputes (Video)

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  • Verbal Act (Video)

    “Hearsay objection? Get your verbal act together!”

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  • Foreclosure (Infographic)

    Your home is your castle. Defend it.

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  • LGBT Rights (Video)

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

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  • Rule 1.410 Subpoena

    Not just classic courtroom drama shorthand.

  • Rule 12.285 Mandatory Disclosure

    Summarizing your money situation for the court

  • Court Reporters (Video)

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

  • Rule 1.250 Misjoinder and Nonjoinder of Parties

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

  • How To Act In Court (Video)

    And we're not talking about performing a monologue

  • Rule 12.271 Confidentiality of Related Family Hearings

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

  • Rule 1.351 Production of Documents and Things Without Deposition

    For getting something from someone outside the cas...

  • Rule 1.060 Transfers of Action

    Sometimes you file in the wrong place. It happens

  • Rule 12.260 Survivor; Substitution of Parties

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

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

  • Deficiency Judgment (Video)

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  • Rule 12.230 Interventions

    Not the kind Uncle Dave needs

  • Standing (Video)

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

  • Top Legal Concerns (Infographic)

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

  • Notice of Hearing (Video)

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

  • Rule 12.130 Attaching Copy of Cause of Action and Exhibits

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

  • How to Research Case Law (Video)

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

  • Rule 12.160 Motions To The Clerk

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

  • Mediation and Arbitration (Video)

    Nothing wrong with having a voice of reason around

  • Motions for Sanctions (Video)

    Think your opponent can violate the rules and ge...

  • Rule 1.190 Amended and Supplemental Pleadings

    Looking to change things up midway?

  • Rule 12.070 Process

    Like a recipe, the right steps must be followed

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  • Hearsay (Video)

    Rumor has it this video is very helpful.

  • Elder Abuse (Infographic)

    What to do about righting this unforgivable wrong.

  • Rule 1.285 Inadvertent Disclosure of Privileged Materials

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  • Rule 12.350 Requests for Production of Documents

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  • Automatic Stay (Video)

    It's what keeps creditors at bay.

  • Rule 12.250 Misjoinder and Nonjoinder of Parties

    Trim the fat or bulk up, party-wise

  • General Magistrate (Video)

    No, it's not a wizard leading an army.

  • Requests for Production (Video)

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  • Trial (Video)

    What to expect from the arena of justice.

  • Suing for Dog Bite (Video)

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  • Affirmative Defenses (Video)

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  • Rule 1.120 Pleading Special Matters

    There's always exceptional circumstances

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  • Florida Statute of Limitations (Infographic)

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

  • Rule 12.120 Pleading Special Matters

    For when extraordinary circumstances strike.

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

  • Rule 12.491 Child Support Enforcement

    Tough situation made tougher by unpreparedness