Sometimes, good people are faced with unfortunate situations that prevent them from paying their mortgage. When this happens, they reach out to their lenders, who…
Ayala Law P.A.May 30, 2023
In Florida, and in the US at large, a lawsuit starts with the filing of a complaint. The court then issues a document called the…
Ayala Law P.A.May 22, 2023
Imagine lending money to a person, and as security, that person gives you their house's deed. Are you now temporarily the property's owner until paid…
Ayala Law P.A.May 18, 2023
In Florida, businesses are generally not required to collect sales tax on gratuities or tips given to service employees. Gratuities are considered voluntary payments made…
Ayala Law P.A.May 15, 2023
In Florida, a cause of action for abuse of process arises when a legal process, such as a civil lawsuit or criminal proceeding, is used…
Ayala Law P.A.May 9, 2023
A slander of title is a legal claim that occurs when someone makes a false statement about real estate ownership. As a result, that false…
Ayala Law P.A.May 8, 2023
We filed a lawsuit on behalf of our client, a British citizen. The lawsuit is against Citibank, N.A. (“Citibank”), for the recovery of over $115,000…
Ayala Law P.A.May 4, 2023
In Florida, a partition action is a legal proceeding that allows a property's co-owners to divide the property among themselves, or sell it and divide…
Ayala Law P.A.May 2, 2023
In the United States, a lawsuit doesn't begin until the defendant has been “served with process.” Usually called “service of process,” “service,” “process,” or “personal…
Ayala Law P.A.April 26, 2023
