Many couples are likely aware of the Divorce Month phenomenon, as divorce filings spike in January. There’s another phenomenon referred to as grey divorce, wherein older couples choose to part ways after decades of being together. One might wonder if these two...
Do you ever wonder if you and your spouse should've signed a prenuptial agreement before you married? At the time, you might have thought it was unromantic or that it was laying the groundwork for divorce before the wedding even took place. While it's too late for a...
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense, and the results can be even worse for young drivers. In Florida, the laws are strict on underage DUI, aiming to stop young drivers from making dangerous decisions. Legal results of underage DUI in Florida In...
As drug trends change, the laws must change as well. Florida has enacted new laws intended to deter certain types of drug abuse that are particularly dangerous for public health. For example, earlier this year, lawmakers passed a new bill that makes it a criminal...
Some parents going through a divorce are simply trying to gain custody of their child. However, they often think of "child custody" as an umbrella term that covers everything related to the child’s upbringing. In reality, courts often divide custody into two types:...
There are many rules that limit the conduct of police officers. As agents of the state, they are subject to many of the amendments included in the Bill of Rights. For example, the Fourth Amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures. Police...
Taxpayers who learn about a tax issue often worry about what happens next. Many people have heard horror stories about business owners, self-employed professionals and even celebrities going to jail because of tax issues. They may feel anxious every time they see a...
The number of fatal drug overdoses in Florida remains alarmingly high both for those who live in the state and those who visit. In fact, a recent study found that Americans who died while visiting our state were 63% more likely to have been the victim of a drug...
Are you already sure you want a divorce? Are you just waiting for the holiday season to be past to file? You’re not alone. For a variety of reasons, a lot of people wait until the winter holiday season is over and file their divorce petitions in January. However, that...
Most people rely on the freedom to drive to conduct their daily lives. They transport themselves to and from work on a daily basis. They may also run errands and transport their family members to school for medical appointments. People become so acclimated to driving...
