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WHAT IS LAND USE LAW?

Land use law generally refers to local zoning and other laws which regulate the use of land. For example, certain zoning districts limit land use

CUSTOM HOME CONSTRUCTION

You have made the decision to build your dream home instead of buying someone else’s dream home or choosing from models in a new community.

FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION OF THE ELDERLY

Financial exploitation of the elderly has become one of the most widespread forms of elderly abuse in our country. Exploitation can take place in various

2020 Alimony Reform is all but dead

In what has become an annual tradition here in Florida, any attempts at Alimony Reform have once again died in the latestlegislative session. Both the

LISTING YOUR HOME? READ THE LISTING AGREEMENT

You want to sell your home and, like many others, downsize a little. You need to select a Realtor® to list your home for sale.

Serving Our Community

FIRM INITIATIVES The Collins Brown Barkett attorneys and staff actively participate in the Florida Dept. of Transportation “Adopt-A-Highway” program by maintaining a two-mile stretch of

Guardian Advocacy

By Lisa Thompson Barnes Master Of Laws Real Property Development;Also Admitted In The Commonwealth Of The Bahamas Do you have a family member who was

Alimony Outlook

For the last couple years, various lobbying groups have attempted to reform Florida’s alimony laws. While bills were previously proposed, and one was even passed

Legislative Update: Retirement Accounts

On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed into law the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act). The SECURE Act is effective

COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE: EASING THE TENSIONS IN THE DISSOLUTION PROCESS

Since Florida’s Collaborative Law Process Act became effective in July 2017, collaborative law has been gaining interest around the state for those contemplating dissolution and