Sutton Pomares Law Group Blog

At the moment, it seems like the cruise line industry may have been permanently injured by the COVID-19 pandemic. The sad truth, however, is that plenty of customers have been permanently injured by the cruise line industry over the years. Slips and falls and other injuries are common on cruise lines, not to mention accidents where customers fall overboard. When you are on a ship in the middle of the ocean, who is responsible for injuries sustained?

In 2008 and 2009, John R. Sutton and Sutton Pomares Law Group PA worked on the case Worthington Communities Inc. vs. Mejia in the Florida Second District Court of Appeals. The case revolved around a construction worker who ended up paralyzed seeking damages from the owner of the site he was building. The case was of national interest, not only because of the tragic nature of the accident, but because of the law precedent it stood to set.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, commonly known as OSHA , is a federal agency that focuses on keeping work conditions safe and healthy for employees across the country. To ensure that, they set safety standards, provide education and assistance in meeting them, and enforce them when they are not being met. They operate independently, but workers can also request their help when they feel unsafe in their workplace.

For years, the common perception about Premarital Agreements was that they were niche at best and damning at worst. A Premarital Agreement, sometimes known as a Prenuptial Agreement or a “Prenup,” is a legal contract created between two fiancées that dictates the ownership of their individual assets should the marriage fail. In the last decade, they have gone from relatively obscure to commonplace – so it might be time to reevaluate what we think that we know about them.

No matter what financial situation you are accustomed to, things will be different after a divorce. There are many life changes that come with a divorce – in living situation, emotional spectrum, and social life – but one of the changes that affects people most deeply are the major financial changes. If you are considering or starting the divorce process, one of the best things that you can do is to prepare yourself for the incoming financial changes. Here are our 6 tips to help you financially prepare for life during and after divorce:

You want to preserve your legacy for your loved ones and reduce undue taxation on your estate. Is a Will or a Trust the best way to do that? There is no set answer. The best Estate Planning tool for you will depend on your circumstances and your goals for the future. In this blog, we explain the pros and cons of Wills and Trusts so you can determine which one is a better fit for your priorities. 

Using your credit score to gain access to loans your Florida business’s operations, property, or marketing does not occur in a vacuum. Loan officers are people and, by extension, are imperfect beings with biases and prejudices. This is not to say that most or even a significant number of these financial personnel have deep-seated prejudices. However, there is a good reason for laws, such as the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and Fair Housing Act (“ECOA”), that seek to reduce the effects of discrimination relative to the extension of credit. 

When summer break and activity schedules suddenly have to align with regular visitation, it can be difficult to keep track of everything. The summers are a time for family and fun, and when those things look different than they used to, it can be hard to adjust. You may be asking yourself: How do I coparent during the summer? The answer, of course, is: the same way I do the rest of the year. It just doesn’t always seem that simple.  Here are five ways that can help you handle coparenting during the most exciting time of the year: