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Unemployment Assistance after Disaster
The Disaster Unemployment Assistance (“DUA”) program is a federal program that provides temporary financial assistance to people who find themselves unemployed as a result of a disaster. Once the President of the United States declares a disaster zone, the state of Florida will designate the counties that are eligible for…Financial Matters
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Unfair Lending Practices (Predatory Loans)
Predatory lending occurs when a company extends credit to a person without thinking about whether or not the person will be able to repay the loan. This often happens when you are buying a car, taking out student loans, or buying a vehicle. Most companies who loan money to people…Financial Matters
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Unlawful Detainers to Remove Unwanted Occupant
When there is no agreement to pay rent, an unlawful detainer lawsuit may be filed by a property owner (or a person in lawful possession of the property) to recover possession of the property from an unwanted occupant. While unlawful detainers are very similar to ejectments, the unwanted occupant in…Family & Personal
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Veteran and Survivor Appeals
On February 19th, 2019, the VA appeals process changed. Now titled the “Decision Review Process,” anyone appealing a decision made on or after that date has 3 options to choose from: A Supplemental Claim, a Higher-Level Review, or a Board Review. Each of these options have their own forms and…Family & Personal
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Veterans’ Benefits
The most common benefits veterans may be eligible for are VA non service-connected pension and service-connected disability compensation. The eligibility requirements for these benefits are outlined on this page. Due to the complicated and sometimes lengthy nature of the VA claims and appeal process, it is highly recommended that you…Family & Personal
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Violence Protection
The Florida legal system can help you stop abuse and protect you from violence. An “injunction” is a court order that requires an abuser to have no contact with you. If you are a victim of violence, or if you have reason to believe you will become a victim, consider…Family & Personal
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Wage or Hours Disagreements
Wage and hour laws cover topics such as minimum wage, overtime, breaks, vacation/sick leave and severance pay among several others. If you have a disagreement with your employer or boss over the amount of time you are being paid for or amount of money you are being paid, it may…Issues & Rights
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West Volusia Medical-Legal Partnership
The West Volusia Medical-Legal Partnership (WV-MLP) provides assistance to low-income West Volusia Hospital Authority (WVHA) Health Card cardholders in an effort to increase their access to affordable, sustainable healthcare. -
When a Debt Collector Sues You
If you are sued over a debt, you can defend your case. The steps you take depend upon what court you are being sued in. If you are being sued for less than $8,000, then your case will be in Small Claims Court; if over $8,000, then you will be…Financial Matters
Debt & Creditors