It's the Law

Q: I heard about someone who had a heart attack on the treadmill at my gym. Supposedly, the person died. Does the gym have liability for his death? Full story »

Q: I am getting divorced. My wife is currently living in our house and I am renting an apartment. It does not seem fair that she gets to live rent free. Shouldn’t she have to pay me rent, at least for my half of the house? Full story »

Q: There seems to be a lot of secrecy in the medical community. I think I should at least be able to find out if a doctor is guilty of malpractice as part of my decision about medical treatment. Is there a way to get malpractice records? Full story »

Q: I work for a large recreational vehicle dealership. Part of my job involves creating new or custom parts which are sold by our company. I recently invented a new mirror system, which makes backing and parking a lot easier. My employer claims ownership and that I have no rights to the invention. Since I invented it, isn’t it mine? Full story »

Q: A friend of mine is getting divorced. He inherited some money last year and deposited it in a joint savings account with his wife. My friend claims the money is his, since he inherited it. His wife claims the entire account is a marital asset and she wants half of it. Who is right? Full story »

Q: I was injured when I slipped and fell at a City park. The walkway was very slippery and wet. My medical bills were over $30,000 Can I sue the city to recover for my injuries? Full story »

Q: I have been working in a business for years. I was paid minimum wage, with the understanding that I would be an owner of the business and help it grow. Full story »

Q: I am a widow and I am concerned that no one is authorized to make quick medical care decisions if I am incapacitated. How can I be sure someone can make decisions for me? Full story »

Q: We own a condominium that we rent seasonally. My wife and I visit the property to check up on it and take mini vacations three or four times a year. We want to sell the property as part of a like kind exchange. Will our personal use disqualify the property for like kind exchange purposes? Full story »

Q: I got some bad advice from a financial adviser and created an irrevocable trust to benefit charity. After I created the trust, I found that the tax benefits and operations of the trust were not as advised. Is there anything I can do to dissolve the trust and take back the assets? Full story »

Q: I may have to sue my partner for breach of contract. I heard through the grapevine that he has transferred all of his assets and bank accounts to family members and he brags that I will never collect a dime if I get a judgment. Can he do that? Full story »

Q: I contracted for construction of a home. The builder did a terrible job, although he did make a few repairs. I sued the builder, but the company was out of business and I was out of luck. It cost me over $100,000 to repair the house. Can I claim a theft loss on my tax return? Full story »

Q: I recently bought a condominium. A few months after I took title, I got a bill from the association for past due assessments, including what was termed a special assessment for repairs to the building that had been completed prior to my purchase. There was also a charge for interest and late fees. Do I have to pay these charges and assessments? Full story »

Q: I heard that Florida adopted a new law concerning pre-marital agreements last year. Is that correct? Full story »

Q: I hear there are new laws requiring homeowner associations to give more warning to property owners before filing suit against them. Is this right? Full story »