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    Statutory Affordability vs. Real-Life Rent: The Miami Dilemma

    February 26, 2026By Laura Leyva Hevia

    Affordable housing is meant to solve a crisis, yet many Floridians are asking whether it is actually affordable at all. Under Florida’s Live Local Act, developers may qualify for major zoning and density incentives if at least 40 percent of units are designated as affordable and if 65 percent of the project is residential.[i] However, […]

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    From Property to Family: Why Florida Should Assist Divorces with a Pet Custody Law

    March 20, 2023By Melissa Betancourt

    Divorces are a universally painful process that affects everyone involved. About 50% of all marriages result in a divorce.[i] While some cases achieve amicable resolutions between spouses, others result in lengthy battles over the custody of minor children and assets. Yet, there has been an increase in cases where couples—particularly those that are childless—view their […]

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