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Can a Prenuptial Agreement be Overturned in Florida?

Prenuptial agreements might be recommended for anybody contemplating a marriage in Florida. They can even spell out the terms of a future divorce and avoid the burden and expense of litigation. You’ll want an experienced Florida prenuptial agreement lawyer to draft your agreement though. Florida…

By Robert Sparks

/ 17 Oct 2023

Can a Prenuptial Agreement be Overturned in Florida?

Understanding Collaborative Divorce in Florida

Collaborative divorce is a purely voluntary dispute resolution process that both parties to a dissolution of marriage proceeding can participate in. The parties either agree to collaborative divorce, or they don’t, the divorce proceeding is heard by a judge. If they do agree to collaborative…

By Robert Sparks

/ 17 Oct 2023

Understanding Collaborative Divorce in Florida

How is Alimony Awarded in Florida?

People might not realize it, but in the State of Florida, a husband can petition for and be awarded alimony after a court assesses the need for the relief along with the ability to pay of the other spouse. There is no magic formula for…

By Robert Sparks

/ 17 Oct 2023

Kidney Cancer Qualifies for Elective Camp Lejeune Payments

Over more than three decades, an estimated one million military personnel, their families, and civilian workers were exposed to highly contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, a Marine Corps Base in

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 12 Oct 2023

3D rendered, medically accurate illustration of kidney cancer.

More Warnings Come From FDA Regarding Eye Drops As Artificial Tears Lawsuits Continue

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned companies from selling unapproved eye products to consumers. However, eight companies illegally marketed products to treat glaucoma, conjunctivitis, cataracts, and more.

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 9 Oct 2023

Close-up of a woman applying artificial tears eye drops.

Uncovering the Link Between Medications and Birth Injuries

While fairly rare, there are still about 6 to 8 birth injuries for every 1,000 births. Some birth injuries are unavoidable; not all complications can be prevented. Childbirth is a complicated process, and doctors and medical teams must make split-second decisions throughout labor and delivery.…

By Samantha Peters

/ 5 Oct 2023

Uncovering the Link Between Medications and Birth Injuries

What Illnesses Qualify for the Camp Lejeune Elective Option Payment Offer?

Nearly 100,000 claims have been filed by military veterans, their families, and civilians who worked and lived at Camp Lejeune and later suffered injuries — but delays have affected the

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 5 Oct 2023

Lawsuits Filed Over Decongestants In Cold Medicines

For years, people suffering from congestion, the common cold, or the flu have relied on the drug phenylephrine, which is found in over-the-counter medicines like Sudafed PE, Vicks Nyquil Sinex

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 3 Oct 2023

Pharmacy shelves stocked with assorted cold medicines.

Pros and Cons of the Elective Camp Lejeune Payment Option

Camp Lejeune toxic water victims have waited decades for justice, and the Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA) enacted last year was designed to help survivors receive compensation. But the claims

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 28 Sep 2023

Blackboard displaying a pros (+) and cons (–) list.

What Is A Class Action?

Many people have heard of class actions, but just exactly what are they? A class action is a case in which a small number of people represent a larger number of people for alleged wrongful conduct by one or more defendants. The wrongful conduct impacting…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 27 Sep 2023

Genesis HealthCare Has History of Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuits and Other Legal Troubles

The ratings and quality of care at nursing homes in the United States dramatically vary. While many facilities receive five-star ratings from Medicare, far too many others fall well below

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 26 Sep 2023

Elderly man sitting in a wheelchair at a retirement home, looking sad and lonely.

Lawsuits Filed Over Maui Wild Fires

Almost two months after wildfires ripped through Maui, many remain unaccounted for, and at least 97 have died. Hundreds of homes have been destroyed, and miles of the physical landscape

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 21 Sep 2023

Aerial view of fire-damaged Lahaina, Hawaii.