Empty nesters, or parents whose children have moved out of the house, sometimes decide to get divorced. This can often be surprising to family members and friends, as a couple has been married for a significant amount of time – decades, in many cases – before deciding...
The top reason for DUI charges is alcohol use. Alcohol is one of the most common and easily accessible drugs in the country. The police specifically test a person's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) after an arrest because it can demonstrate that they had been...
If child custody (or officially, time-sharing) is on the table for your divorce case, you may have been wondering: How do courts decide on rights and obligations? In Florida, courts focus entirely on the best interests of the child, whether it be parental...
Couples who divorce later in life may face different financial challenges than those who end a marriage at a younger age. One reason is that they often have more assets to divide. Older couples often accumulate more property, which can make the stakes much higher. If...
When people hear the term “postnuptial agreement,” they often assume it signals trouble in a marriage. In reality, a postnuptial agreement can sometimes strengthen a relationship by encouraging honest communication, clarifying expectations and reducing uncertainty...
Prescription pills can create serious legal problems during a traffic stop, hotel search or spring break weekend in Punta Gorda. The medication may have been inside a friend’s bag, a shared rental car, a relative’s pill bottle or a suitcase several people used. Even...
Parenting plans may include schedules that parents should follow, guidelines for communication and even instructions about how to navigate a dispute. While many divorced or separating parents have relatively even time-sharing arrangements, overnight time with both...
You raised your children, built a shared life and now face one of the hardest conversations of all. Telling adult children about a divorce can feel surprisingly complicated. You may expect maturity and find yourself surprised to encounter shock, anger, grief or...
Drug possession is a serious enough issue to warrant criminal prosecution. While some states have modified drug laws to limit the use of resources on prosecuting minor offenses, Florida still routinely pursues drug possession charges against individuals. In many...
Most people preparing for divorce want to end the process as quickly as they can. Some people are so eager to move on with their lives that they agree to unnecessary concessions during negotiations just to rush through the process as quickly as possible. Even when...
