DeWitt Law Firm - January 2021

DeWitt Law Firm - January 2021

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JANUARY 2021

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Check Your Phone! DEWITT LAW HAS A NEW TEXTING SERVICE

It’s a new year. For many people, this is a time of new beginnings. It’s a clean slate to kick things off and make 2021 awesome — and after a year like 2020, we could all use a fresh start. In order to do that, you’ve probably established some goals for yourself, whether that’s to lose some weight, read more books, get your dream job, start a family, travel more, or something else entirely. For 2021, one of our goals is to create more avenues through which you can connect with all of us here at DeWitt Law Firm. You can already call us any time of day at our Orlando location and get in touch with us at our Tampa location over the phone, as well. Both of those numbers are listed on our website, which you can also use to get in touch with us! You can either chat your case questions to us using the chat icon in the bottom right corner of the site’s main page or submit an evaluation to us via email. We’re also on Facebook and Twitter! With all those means of communication, you might be wondering what other type of communication could possibly be necessary? Well, now’s the time for me to make an exciting announcement: We’ve created a new texting service! Our texting service is not only a way for you to communicate your questions to us more quickly and efficiently, but it’s also a means by which we can communicate with you about different events and giveaways that you won’t want to miss! One event that you might’ve received a text notification for from our texting service was the party that our firm put on at Fun Spot America to celebrate the end of 2020. You can read more about that event on Page 3 in our thank-you note to everyone who attended.

If you think you would benefit from being a part of our texting service, our new texting number is 407-698-3984. Feel free to reach out to us about how to sign up to receive notifications about events and giveaways. After a year like 2020, we all know that you can never have too many avenues for attorney-client communications, especially when in-person meetings are too risky. So, as we go forward into 2021, I hope we can get back to some semblance of normalcy and that our new texting service will help you get in touch with us more quickly and efficiently than ever before. I hope that all of you had a wonderful Christmas and that your new year is off to a great start!

“As we go forward into 2021, I hope we can get back to some semblance of normalcy, and I also hope that our new texting service will help you get in touch with us more quickly and efficiently than ever before.”

– Moe DeWitt

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THIS MONTH ON THE ‘DEWITT LAW REVIEW’

The “DeWitt Law Review” airs every Sunday at 10 a.m. on 107.3 FM and 580 AMWDBO. It is always our goal to bring the listeners of Central Florida the latest legal news and create a forum where they can ask legal questions anonymously from the comfort of their own home without having to retain an attorney. To listen to this month’s episodes or any episode of the “DeWitt Law Review,” you can visit our website at dewittlaw.com, where you can download the podcast from Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We receive many legal questions from our listeners each month, and we wanted to share some of the interesting questions in hopes that they may also benefit others facing similar legal issues. If you would like to ask a question, give us a call and leave a voicemail at 407-536-6737. You can also text questions to that number or email ask@ dewittlaw.com. Q: My roommate co-signed for someone to buy a vehicle, and now his driver’s license is suspended because the person he co-signed for failed to pay their toll violations. What can he do to get his driver’s license reinstated? A: Typically, the owner of a car is liable for the payment of a toll violations. However, if you can show that the car was in the care, custody, or control of another person, you shouldn’t be liable for the violations. You should contact the DMV and let them know that the car was not in your care, custody, or control at the time the violations occurred. They should remove the violations and reinstate your license. Q: I am currently going through a divorce and my soon-to-be ex has informed me that he is no longer going to pay for my health insurance. Can he do that? A: No. In most counties in the state of Florida, there is an administrative order that requires the spouse who is paying the health insurance to continue to do so during the pendency of the divorce. If your spouse does stop paying your health insurance, you should file a motion for temporary relief and/or motion for enforcement of the administrative order. Given that health insurance is considered a necessity, you would want to file the motion as soon as possible.

HOWTO FIND YOUR FLOW IN 2021

IS DEEP FOCUS THE SECRET TO SUCCESS?

Have you ever started working on an important project and looked up at the clock after what felt like minutes only to find that hours had passed? If you have, you’ve probably experienced “flow state,” aka the Holy Grail of concentration and achievement. WHAT IS A FLOW STATE? Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi describes a flow state as a "focus that, once it becomes intense, leads to a sense of ecstasy, a sense of clarity: you know exactly what you want to do from one moment to the other; you get immediate feedback.” That sounds complex, but you can also think of flow as being “in the zone.” And it might be the key to achieving your New Year's goals. That’s because a flow state almost always coincides with tackling a difficult task, and when you’re in a flow state, even the most challenging things feel relatively easy. WHY ARE HIGH ACHIEVERS OBSESSED WITH FLOW? Flow state doesn’t only happen for people with desk jobs. You can get it while running, playing chess, dancing, or climbing a mountain, and it’s considered the Holy Grail because it has a host of benefits. According to the meditation app Headspace, those perks include heightened focus (goodbye, distractions!), a sense of clarity, feelings of happiness and pleasure, and the impression that all obstacles ahead of you have disappeared. That makes accomplishing your goals feel like less of a struggle. It's no wonder high-achieving hobbyists, workers, and creatives crave the feeling! HOW CAN YOU GET IN A FLOW? Usually, a flow state isn’t planned — it just happens. In a BBC article, author Steven Kotler describes flow as “a happy accident.” But he also notes that we can make ourselves “more accident-prone.” To set yourself up for a flow state, find a quiet place to work and choose an activity that’s difficult but meaningful for you. Ideally, it should be something you’ve already put work into perfecting. If you’ve never tried painting before, you probably won’t find flow on your first attempt, but an experienced painter could achieve it while mastering a new technique. Some people claim that being in a flow state is a form of meditation and that learning how to meditate can help you reach it. To that end, apps like Headspace and Evenflow (for iPhones only) are great places to start! Before you know it, you’ll be finding the flow like a pro.

Q: Do you need uninsured motorist coverage if you have health insurance?

A: Yes! Uninsured motorist coverage covers more than just your medical expenses. Uninsured motorist coverage steps into the shoes of the at-fault driver and provides coverage just like the at-fault driver’s insurance normally would if they had proper coverage. Remember that in Florida, you can legally drive on the roads without any bodily injury coverage. Uninsured motorist coverage will provide coverage for lost wages, out of pocket expenses like deductibles, and compensation for pain and suffering.

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT TO EVERYONE WHO CAME TO FUN SPOT

More than just thanking you for attending our end of the year bash, we also want to thank all of you for supporting DeWitt Law Firm with your business and trusting us to be your legal representation for these past 22 years. As you well know, this past year was especially hard for small businesses across the country. Many of them had to shut their doors forever, and that’s not a fate anyone should have to endure. But because of your continued support, DeWitt Law not only survived but also thrived in the face of a chaotic and uncertain era in our world. Going forward, things will never be the same, and there’s no telling when the pandemic will actually end or when we’ll see a vaccine on the market. But one thing is for certain: Because of all of you, we know that we won’t ever have to worry about how we’re going to survive hard times. If anything would have turned clients away from our doors, it would have been COVID-19 — but it didn’t. You stuck with us and continued to trust us. So, once again, thank you for your loyalty and your support. We hope you’re enjoying the JustCallMoe.com swag that you got. If you want to hear about more fun events like our end of the year party, read about our new texting service on this month's cover!

Last month, we sent 2020 into the past and into our memories (where, for reasons both bad and maybe a little good, it will remain forever) by inviting all of you to Fun Spot America for a day of rides, arcade games, food, and, of course, fun. The event was a complete success that could have only been made possible by your attendance. With that, we wanted to thank everyone who came on Dec. 6 to celebrate the end of the year. Now it’s behind us, and we can look forward to a hopefully brighter 2021. We had so much fun riding all the rides, playing the arcade games, and having the great laughs and conversations we’ve been missing this year.

BREAK TAKE A

KOREAN BEEF RICE BOWLS

Inspired by SkinnyTaste.com

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tbsp gochujang sauce, or more if desired • 3 cups cooked brown rice • 1 small cucumber, sliced • 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds, plus more for topping • 2 scallions, thinly sliced

• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce • 2 tsp light brown sugar • 1 tsp sesame oil • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes • 1 lb lean ground beef • 1/4 cup yellow onion, chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

DIRECTIONS

1. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, 2 tbsp water, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. 2. Spray a deep, nonstick skillet with cooking oil and place over high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Break up the meat with a wooden spoon as it cooks. 3. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger to the meat and cook for 1 minute. 4. Pour sauce over the beef, then cover and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes. 5. Divide rice evenly into four serving bowls. Top each with scant 2/3 cup beef, cucumber slices, sesame seeds, scallions, and gochujang, to taste.

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How to Find Your Flow in 2021

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This Month on the ‘DeWitt Law Review’

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AThank-You to EveryoneWho Came to Fun Spot

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Korean Beef Rice Bowls

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These Old-School Hobbies Are Making a Huge Comeback

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4 OLD-SCHOOL HOBBIES MAKING A MAJOR COMEBACK OUT WITH THE NEW, IN WITH THE OLD!

also interested in restoration, and learn about the history of your car. Though car restoration can be a bit costly and time consuming, it’s certainly a journey worth taking. EMBROIDERING Embroidery has taken off because it’s both inexpensive and fairly easy to get into. Plus, many people have fallen in love with its meditative quality. One of the great things about embroidery is that you can use it to make amazing personalized gifts, like pillows, wall hangings, and kitchen towels!

card game for it. And even going into 2021, that tradition has been kept alive. When many people were stuck at home last year, they rediscovered their card collections and remembered how much fun they were. As a result, card sales went through the roof, and online card communities lit up with activity from all over the world. RESTORING CARS Car restoration is a hobby that lets you get your hands dirty, and it's one that you can do with your kids or grandkids. It can be not only educational for them but also fun! Together, you can track down parts, talk to folks who are

January is National Hobby Month — and for good reason! As people set goals for 2021, they’re also thinking about trying new hobbies. But with so many out there, picking just one can be a hobby in itself. Thanks in part to COVID-19, many people have rediscovered old-school hobbies. Some of these have been around for decades or even longer, and others have established communities that can rely on one another for support, sharing information, and more. Here are four great examples. MAKING BREAD Over the last year, interest in this ancient hobby has skyrocketed. Homemade bread is tastier and more nutritious than store-bought, and it’s so satisfying to watch it come together. Not to mention it’s a great skill to have! With so many types of bread to try, you’re not going to run out of ideas any time soon. COLLECTING CARDS No matter what people were into during the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s, there was a trading

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