Monday, October 3, 2011

The new document requirements for driver licenses and ID cards

For office visits, you must bring specific forms of proof for identification, Social Security number
and residential address. The checklists here list some valid documents. For more document
options, visit www.GatherGoGet.com

Identification (bring one):

Certified US Birth certificate
Valid US Passport
Certificate of naturalization
Consular proof of birth aboard
Alien registration receipt card (green card)

Name Change (if applicable - bring one)

Original or certified copy of all marriage certificates or court order that show your name
change(s)

Social Security Number (bring one):

Social security card
W-2 Form
Pay check showing number
Any 1099 form (if no card issued)

Residential Address (not post office box) (bring two):

Deed, mortgage, payment booklet or rental agreement
Florida vehicle registration or title
Utility bill or hook up/work order
Statement from person you live with along with two address documents in that person’s name

For More Information and a Complete list visit www.GatherGoGet.com

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Gulf Coast Oil Spill - Alert

The Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill has caused a significant Fishing Ban Extension despite the recent insertion of a tube into the gushing oil leak. Oil continues to surge at a staggering rate and the most recent Fishing Ban compasses approximately 19% of the Gulf of Mexico. Commercial fishermen in the banned areas are out of business and completely out of work. Unemployment is climbing in fish processing facilities and seafood markets with an impending seafood shortage in the foreseeable future.

BP promises to pay “legitimate” claims but has offered no guidelines as to what constitutes a valid claim.

BP has established interim claim centers to process short-term damages claims. The Claims line for oil spill related claims is toll-free number 1-800-440-0858 [available 24/7]. We recommend that you contact BP claim centers for interim relief and accept any of these funds offered by BP because these interim settlements do not bar claimants from full recovery later. You can probably process the claims without legal representation because BP is not requiring extensive documentation for short-term damages, but you may contact our office if you need assistance. If BP refuses to pay your full measure of damages, please contact our office.

BUSINESS OWNERS: If your business or property has been hurt because of the oil spill, you may be entitled to cash compensation.

ANYONE WHO HAS BEEN HURT:
The devastation being caused by this massive oil spill may take many years to repair. Thousands have been injured, put out of work or have had their livelihoods and quality of life threatened. Commercial fishermen, recreational fishermen, tourists, those involved in the tourist and hospitality industry, oyster farmers, shrimpers, coastal business owners of all kinds, homeowners and those whose businesses and livelihoods depend on the Gulf Coast aquatic wildlife may be eligible for cash compensation form the oil spill.

Specific steps to be taken now:


1. Make a detailed inventory, including photographs, of your property and contents before any spill impacts.
2. Save all evidence such as contracts, receipts, accounting records, photographs, videos and other documents you will need to prove your claim. Carefully safeguard all records.
3. To prove damages, retain copies of all tax returns, bank statements, W-2 forms, customer counts and other logs & business or personal records.
4. Keep accurate and updated records of income and losses.
5. Plan a strategy of comparing past with present income.
6. Document all efforts in preparation for the arrival of oil and for subsequent clean-up activities by taking photos, videos, notes, and include all preparation and clean-up costs. Save receipts and contracts for preparation and clean-up.
7. Keep a journal, save all correspondences such as emails, letters and text messages related to your potential claim.

Mitigation

1. It is important to avoid future, preventable damages such as the following examples illustrate:

2. A restaurant where business is significantly down ordering too much food and having to throw food away.
3. Moving a fishing business to another location that is not under the fishing ban if feasible and reasonable.
4. Moving boats to another location or into dry dock to avoid damage to the vessel.
5. For lost wages, employees should use reasonable efforts to make up for the lost income.
*Keep accurate logs and records of the costs incurred in loss avoidance as those costs may also be recoverable.


If you have been injured or harmed by the Louisiana Oil Spill, please contact our law firm. We have decades of experience helping those who are injured. We know how to help you get the compensation you are entitled to and that you deserve.

Call the Farrar Law Firm at 850-494-8904 and we will evaluate your situation to determine whether you have a claim for money damages.

THE FARRAR LAW FIRM OFFERS SOLUTIONS TO FINANCIAL PROBLEMS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES WITH FINANCIAL PROBLEMS

At our firm will assist you and explore all other options to determine whether there is any method to resolve any financial problems including debt collectors, foreclosure, loss of job, medical bills.

One of the most difficult things we face in these times are personal financial problems. The attorneys at the Farrar Law Firm will review your documents and discuss options which may include bankruptcy. We will explain to you what your rights and responsibilities are and discuss with you potential solutions.

The Farrar Law Firm utilizes the following steps in assessing of client’s debt problems whether it is an individual or a business:

1. Review the complete financial picture of the business or individual. This would include review of the P & L statements or financial statements and review of a simple bankruptcy questionnaire form. This information is vital to have a complete picture as to the scope of the problem.

2. Final review of the financial circumstances of the business or entity. The attorneys at the Farrar Law Firm discuss in detail different potential strategies to resolve this problem to allow for a successful resolution to allow you to move on with your life or business.

3. Once a strategy is decided upon, we can then discuss the role the attorney may take which may include defending a law suit or filing bankruptcy or assisting with a work out to explore settlement if that is the most financially practical and least prejudicial course to take.

We at the Farrar Law Firm are committed to the utmost to serve our client and provide a comprehensive, global strategy to assist you through these difficult times. We at the Farrar Law Firm have over 25 years experience representing client in financial and family law problems and experienced matter. If you have need of any assistance, feel free to call us at (850) 434-8904, we will do our utmost to help.

CHANGES TO FLORIDA LAW FOR DIVORCES

The family law is in constant change. Over the past years there were dramatic changes in child custody now called parenting and variety of other issues. The recent updates that have happened withinin the last several months are as follows:

1. Eliminates the 25% reduction in childcare costs to be allocated between the parties to achieve a more fair result.

2. Removes the cliff effect that presently occurs for parenting plans that allow timesharing of 40% or more with the minority time parent and changes it to 20%. The change is designed to allow child support to flow to where the child goes.

3. Codifies “Bridge the Gap” Alimony to assist parties in making the transition to single life, capping it at two years.

4. Codifies the case law created factors to determine rehabilitative alimony.

5. Creates “Durational Alimony” which allow a court to award alimony support for a defined period of time for short or grey area marriages.

We at the Farrar Law Firm offer a free initial consultation on all legal matters and will offer an in office consult for a nominal charge to give you detailed and specific advice regarding your issues. All discussions are confidential and once the firm is contacted by one spouse we are prohibited from discussing any issues with the opposing party. We value our clients and do our utmost to insure their satisfaction.

FARRAR LAW FIRM FOLLOWS PEACE PLAN IN DIVORCE CASES RECENT CHANGES IN FLORIDA LAW FOR DIVORCES

At our firm we follow the PEACE plan when assisting clients during this difficult process. We zealously guard and represent our client’s best interest. In order to assist our clients we follow the PEACE method. What is the Farrar PEACE Family Divorce Method?

When reviewing your rights and/or responsibilities the Courts utilize the following analysis:

P – Parenting. The first thing that should be addressed when parties divorce are the children. Of course, if there are no children of the relationship then we move on to the next step. If there are children, we must determine an appropriate parenting plan, parenting time and co-parenting agreement.

E – Equitable distribution. Once any children issues are resolved the next step is to determine the equitable division of marital assets and liabilities. Equitable distribution is the term used in Florida for the division of assets and liabilities.

A – Alimony. Once equitable distribution has been accomplished, taken into consideration any revenue and/or expenses which will result from the division of marital assets and liabilities the next step is to determine the potential entitlement to and/or needs and/or ability to pay alimony. There are many different forms of alimony and the law has changed regarding alimony with the proposed legislation.

C – Child support. Child support is based upon guidelines based upon the income of the parties including any alimonies paid or received.

E – Everything else including attorney’s fees and costs. Once all of the other issues have been resolved the last issue to be determined are any miscellaneous issues and attorney’s fees and costs. Attorney’s fees and costs may be awarded to a party if the other spouse is in a far superior position to pay those fees.

FARRAR LAW FIRM FOLLOWS PEACE PLAN IN DIVORCE CASES RECENT CHANGES IN FLORIDA LAW FOR DIVORCES

At our firm will follow the PEACE plan when assisting clients during this difficult process. We zealously guard and represent our client’s best interest. In order to assist our clients we follow the PEACE method. What is the Farrar PEACE Family Divorce Method?

When reviewing your rights and/or responsibilities the Courts utilize the following analysis:

P – Parenting. The first thing that should be addressed when parties divorce are the children. Of course, if there are no children of the relationship then we move on to the next step. If there are children, we must determine an appropriate parenting plan, parenting time and co-parenting agreement.

E – Equitable distribution. Once any children issues are resolved the next step is to determine the equitable division of marital assets and liabilities. Equitable distribution is the term used in Florida for the division of assets and liabilities.

A – Alimony. Once equitable distribution has been accomplished, taking into consideration any revenue and/or expenses which will result from the division of marital assets and liabilities the next step is to determine the potential entitlement to and/or needs and/or ability to pay alimony. There are many different forms of alimony and the law has changed regarding alimony with the proposed legislation.

C – Child support. Child support is based upon guidelines based upon the income of the parties including any alimonies paid or received.

E – Everything else including attorney’s fees and costs. Once all of the other issues have been resolved the last issue to be determined are any miscellaneous issues and attorney’s fees and costs. Attorney’s fees and costs may be awarded to a party if the other spouse is in a far superior position to pay those fees.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

FLORIDA MEDICAID RESOURCE AND INCOME ALLOWANCE FOR 2010

The Medicaid qualification numbers for 2010 will not increase. This is because the Medicaid allowances are tied to the cost of living increases generally given for Social Security income.

Social Security payments will bot increase for 2010, so Medicaid is not increasing its allowances for individuals or couples.

Following are Medicaid resource and income
allowance for 2010:

Gross Monthly Income Limit for Medicaid Applicant
$2,022.00

Persona Needs Allowance:
$35.00

Asset Limit (Individual)
$2,000.00

Asset Limit (Couple)
$3,000.00

Medicare Part B Premium
$96.40

Community Spouse Resource Allowance
$109,560.00

Minimum Monthly Maintenance Income Allowance
$1,750.00

Maximum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance
$2,739.00

Excess Shelter Cost:
$547.00

Standard Utility Allowance
$198.00

Divestment Penalty Divisor
$5,000.00