When you’re facing criminal charges, your primary concern might be finding out what types of sentences you might face if you’re convicted. There’s usually a range of sentences that are based on the type of criminal charge you’re facing. It might help you to...
If you’ve heard the term “parental kidnapping” being used before, you may have an idea about what it means or what situations it covers. Parental kidnapping can be may things, though, including violating your custody order and taking your child somewhere you weren’t...
As a general rule, you have an expectation of privacy in your home. Without a warrant or consent, the police cannot come into your house to search around. They may be able to look at items that are in plain view on your property, but anything in your home is generally...
As an older person, thinking about getting a divorce can be a frustrating conundrum. On one hand, you may feel that you cannot live with your spouse any longer and want to move on. On the other, you have your finances mixed up together, and you’re not sure how you can...
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges are among the most common criminal infractions that occur in Florida. People get arrested for drunk driving after they cause car crashes, during targeted enforcement efforts or when the police have reason to pull them over....
Whether you receive or pay child support, it’s important to know how it can or cannot be used. By doing this, you can prevent conflicts and complications caused by one person being unhappy about how the money is being used. Child support is designed to give your child...
With the federal Supreme Court recently turning out a number of major decisions in pending cases, there have been several significant changes that affect the rights of people across the United States. How the Supreme Court Justices rule in cases and interpret the law...
Transitioning from a romantic relationship to a co-parenting relationship isn’t easy. The focus moves from love for each other to love for the children. As you’re making this change, you need to be sure that you’re doing things in the way that’s best for the kids....
Sometimes, people panic and leave the scene of a traffic collision for a variety of reasons. Often, they’re the ones who caused the crash. Sometimes, they have illegal items in their vehicle or are already wanted by the police. No matter why someone runs or drives...
When you get divorced, you hope that your spouse will act maturely and fairly, be honest and not stoop to tactics that deliberately make you look bad. Unfortunately, however, you might have been married to someone who always wants the upper hand – and will do just...
