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How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Florida?

How long is a piece of string? That’s how some lawyer will describe how much a divorce will cost in the State of Florida. Much depends on the issues involved in the case. Depending on those issues, a divorce in Florida might cost as little…

By Robert Sparks

/ 24 Feb 2023

How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Florida?

How Long Does a Divorce Take in Florida?

How long is it going to take? That’s a question every divorce lawyer hears. It might be a short as 120 days or even less on an uncontested divorce when both parties are in agreement and work together. Those are the quickest divorces. Contested Divorces…

By Robert Sparks

/ 24 Feb 2023

How Long Does a Divorce Take in Florida?

Getting Divorced in Florida with a Prenup in Place

There are several different names for a Florida prenuptial agreement. The most commonly used is premarital agreement. They are all contracts that a couple signs off on before they get married, and before any divorce. The general rule is that a court is going to…

By Robert Sparks

/ 24 Feb 2023

Getting Divorced in Florida with a Prenup in Place

Can You Get Divorced Without a Lawyer in Florida?

For many married people, the pursuit of a divorce doesn’t necessarily mean lawyers and a protracted process. Indeed, a divorce can be granted by a judge without lawyers being involved, so long as both parties to the marriage are in agreement on the terms of…

By Robert Sparks

/ 24 Feb 2023

Can You Get Divorced Without a Lawyer in Florida?

Reproductive Issues Associated with Chemical Hair Straighteners

Last Fall, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) released a study linking the use of chemical hair straightening products to uterine cancer. The study also reaffirmed the connection between the products and the development of some breast and ovarian cancers while stressing Black and Latina…

By Jessica Ramirez

/ 23 Feb 2023

Reproductive Issues Associated with Chemical Hair Straighteners

How Much Auto Insurance Do I Need To Be Protected?

One of your first calls after a car crash should be to your insurance company. You pay your insurer monthly with the understanding that they’ll cover your costs if you’re involved in an Ohio car crash. Vehicle collisions aren’t cheap, and the costs can quickly…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 23 Feb 2023

How Much Auto Insurance Do I Need To Be Protected?

Civil Lawsuits Filed Over Cheerleading Gym Sex Abuse

Over the past four months, 12 civil lawsuits have been filed across six states on behalf of 21 ex-students, who allege they were victims of a pervasive culture of drugs,

By Libby Baldwin

/ 22 Feb 2023

High school cheerleaders pointing as part of a routine.

Importance of Filing A Hair Straightener Product Liability Lawsuit

When purchasing a product, you’re likely thinking about how well it will work or how it compares to a similar product – not whether it will hurt you. After all, it’s on store shelves, so you assume it has undergone rigorous tests to rule out…

By Jessica Ramirez

/ 16 Feb 2023

Importance of Filing A Hair Straightener Product Liability Lawsuit

Federal Appeals Court Rejects Johnson & Johnson's Bankruptcy Strategy for Baby Powder Lawsuits

On January 30, a critical decision for Johnson & Johnson and thousands of people with cancer was handed down by the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia when a

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 15 Feb 2023

Johnson’s baby powder spilling from the bottle on a dark surface.

What To Do If You Are In A Winter Weather Car Crash

When temperatures drop below freezing, driving can become more difficult. With Ohio’s winter weather, such as blowing snow, freezing rain, and icy roads, driving can become hazardous, and the likelihood of being involved in a car accident increases. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 13 Feb 2023

What To Do If You Are In A Winter Weather Car Crash

Legal Advice for Chemical Hair Straightener Users

Chemical hair straightening products have been around for decades. They’re used by millions of women each year, offering those with the curliest, frizziest, and difficult-to-flatten hair the opportunity for a sleek, straight finish. Since hair straightener products, also known as hair relaxers, brea

By Jessica Ramirez

/ 9 Feb 2023

Legal Advice for Chemical Hair Straightener Users

Results of Philips CPAP Testing Released

Philips Respironics, which issued a mass product recall on specific models of its sleep apnea machines and ventilators in June 2021, recently concluded its first round of post-recall safety testing.

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 9 Feb 2023

Adult man using a respiratory mask during treatment with a doctor in an ENT office.