Legal Resources

Legal issues generally revolve around a request for something from someone. You might request money for a wrong done to you, such as in a personal injury claim. Or, you might want a specific action taken, such as having a guardianship established for your great aunt who can no longer care for herself. An attorney helps you get what you want. However, you may want to make a claim on your own. If so, there are legal resources available to help you understand and establish your case.

Outside Links

Below are links to outside sites.

Florida laws & statutes

Florida Laws - Here you can find all sorts of information sponsored by the Florida legislature, including statutes, the state constitution, and lobbyists.

Florida Statutes - This links directly to the Florida statutes. It offers a searchable database sponsored by the Florida Legislature. You can search by keyword or chapters.

Florida Bar - The Florida Bar provides resources for both lawyers and the general population. You can find information on attorneys admitted to the Florida Bar, including contact information, year admitted to the Bar, and specialty law areas. You can also search for attorneys by board certification specialty area.

Volusia County Services

Clerk of the Circuit Court - Find general information about the Volusia County courthouse and annexes, in addition to case information and images of pleadings from its online database.  You can also access many legal forms, such as those for eviction proceedings, family law matters, foreclosures, and more.

Elder law

Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys - AFELA is a non-profit association that assists lawyers, bar organizations, and others who work with older clients and their families.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - This site, sponsored by the Federal government, provides information about Medicare services. Medicare is provided to people age 65 and older, in addition to some people with certain disabilities under age 65.

Department of Elder Affairs, State of Florida - At this site, you may access information about health and wellness, long-term care, community-based care, projects, and publications focused on Florida's elder residents.  The organization's mission is: "To create an environment that provides choices, promotes independence and enables older Floridians to remain in their communities for a lifetime."

Social Security - This is the official site of the U.S. Social Security Administration. You can use the site to change your address or phone number, get a replacement Medicare card, request a proof of income letter, check your benefits, apply for benefits, and more.

Miscellaneous

SoMuch.com - Links directory focused on Computers and Programming but also humor, entertainment, news, Medical, Real Estate and Property, Travel, Timeshare and Cruises, Fitness and Bodybuilding, Music and Graphics.

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