New Laws for Condos and HOAs
Tue, Aug 13, 2013
Recently, Christene M. Ertl, Esq. spoke to Volusia County’s Building Association Managers group to provide an update on the recent changes to Florida laws that will have a big impact on Condos and HOAs. Most of these changes went into ef... Read More
When is a Landlord Liable for Personal Injury?
Mon, Aug 12, 2013
Absent a contractual modification, the law generally holds that a Landlord is not liable for injuries sustained on a rented property during the term of the lease. There are, however, a few exceptions based on the theory that at times the Land... Read More
To File or Not To File, That Is The Question...
Tue, Aug 06, 2013
In my practice of family law, I am often asked during consults by prospective clients, who have been served with divorce papers, if they need to file a written response to the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. My first and immediate respon... Read More
What Assets Are Subject to Distribution in a Florida Divorce Action
Thu, Aug 01, 2013
In dissolution of marriage (commonly referred to as divorce) cases in Florida, the concept of equitable distribution is utilized as opposed to community property when distributing assets and liabilities. Equitable means fair not equal. ... Read More
Second Rice & Rose Triathlon Enjoys Beautiful Conditions
Fri, Jul 19, 2013
Using an old Daytona 500 NASCAR race expression, the second Rice & Rose Sprint Triathlon on July 14, 2013, enjoyed "Bill France Weather." Pictured here are Paul Rice (wearing the Tour de France's King of the Mountains red polka dot jersey)... Read More
Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
Tue, Jul 09, 2013
The “Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act” governs the relationship between landlords and tenants when they enter into a residential rental agreement. On June 7, 2003, Governor Scott approved CS/HB 77 which serves to change... Read More
Rice & Rose Law Firm 2013 Triathlon Series Gets Under Way
Tue, Jul 02, 2013
The first Rice & Rose Sprint Triathlon was held on June 30, 2013, at Frank Rendon Park in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida. Partner, Paul Rice, pictured here second from right, was on hand for the race and the trophy presentations. Read More
Thank You For Your DNA
Mon, Jul 01, 2013
The United States Supreme Court, in last month’s decision of King v. Maryland , ruled that law enforcement has the right, and it is not a violation of the 4th Amendment to the US Constitution, to take a swab of DNA from a person arreste... Read More
Understand What you Execute: An Overview of the Florida Power of Attorney
Mon, Jun 24, 2013
A Power of Attorney is a powerful legal document which delegates authority from one individual to another. Specifically, the maker of the power of attorney, also known as the “principal,” grants the right to act on their behalf to ... Read More
Guardianships In The State Of Florida
Mon, Jun 24, 2013
If a resident of the State of Florida becomes incapacitated and no Power of Attorney or Trust has been set up, it becomes necessary to set up a guardianship. A guardianship is a legal proceeding in the circuit courts of Florida in which a gua... Read More
