Understanding Easements: Rights, Duties, and Restrictions
Easements are legal rights that allow one party to use another’s property for a specific purpose without owning it. In Florida, understanding the nuances of easements is important for property owners, as they can significantly impact property use, value, and development potential. The attorneys at Cobb Cole’s Real Estate Law group and Land Use & Zoning group work with […]
What Are the Benefits of a Trademark Registration?
Understanding Trademarks and Their Importance A trademark is a distinctive sign, such as a word, phrase, symbol, or design, that identifies and distinguishes the source of goods or services of one party from those of others. Registering your trademark provides legal protection and exclusive rights to use the mark in connection with your products or […]
What Are the Different Types of Alimony in Florida?
Florida’s alimony laws have undergone significant changes in recent years. In 2023, state legislation eliminated permanent alimony and introduced clearer guidelines around duration and amounts for other types of alimony. Understanding how these changes may impact divorce proceedings is crucial for anyone considering or navigating a divorce. The Family Law attorneys at Cobb Cole stay on top […]
Financial Shifts and Spousal Support Modifications
Florida courts may modify spousal support (alimony) when a substantial, material, and unanticipated change in circumstances affects either party’s ability to pay or need for support. Changes in income, employment, health, or retirement status can all trigger a review, but modification is not automatic and depends on factual proof and procedural compliance. What Qualifies as a […]
Can I Enforce a Non-Compete Agreement in Florida?
Employers often assume that if an employee understands and agrees to all of the terms of a non-compete agreement before signing, the agreement becomes legally binding. However, an employee’s understanding and agreement are only one element of an enforceable non-compete agreement. Other important elements include how the agreement is drafted, what interests are being protected, and […]
How Does Florida’s Drug-Free Workplace Act Affect My Business?
How Does Florida’s Drug-Free Workplace Act Affect My Business? Florida’s Drug-Free Workplace Act offers employers a clear incentive: establish and maintain a compliant drug-free workplace program, and you may receive a discount on your workers’ compensation insurance premium. For business owners, that means the law isn’t just about safety and risk mitigation—it’s also about reducing […]
Three Priorities for Creating My Estate Plan
3 Priorities for My Estate Plan Estate planning is rarely easy to think about. It can bring up deeply personal concerns about loss, incapacity, and how those we care about will be affected in our absence. These are sensitive, emotionally charged topics, and it can be tempting to delay the conversation. But the truth is that […]
When Do I Need a Tax Lawyer?
When Do I Need a Tax Lawyer? Florida business owners regularly juggle multiple tax obligations—corporate, payroll, sales, and more. While most rely on accountants or CPAs for compliance and reporting, certain situations require legal representation. A Tax Attorney at Cobb Cole brings legal analysis, strategic planning, and privilege protections that CPAs can’t offer. Below are key scenarios […]
A Deed’s a Deed, Right? Ways of Taking Title
A Deed’s a Deed, Right? Ways of Taking Title In a Florida real estate transaction, the deed doesn’t just confirm ownership. It defines how that ownership is held—and that can have major implications for taxes, liability, control, and transfer. The appropriate form of title for a purchase will differ if you’re buying with a spouse, a business […]
What’s an Encroachment?
Encroachment occurs when one property owner either inadvertently or intentionally allows the use or occupation of his own property to cross over a neighboring property line that divides two pieces of property without the permission of the other property owner. Florida has laws designed to protect property owners from encroachment. Owners are encouraged to take […]
