If you are getting a divorce in Florida and you have been married for at least 10 years, you may be entitled to Social Security benefits from your soon-to-be ex. To be eligible for a portion of your ex's Social Security benefits, you must meet certain criteria,...
Month: July 2020
How to prepare for a divorce
When spouses in Florida are getting a divorce, they should take several steps to protect themselves financially. It's important to collect as many financial documents as possible, such as tax returns and bank statements, and put copies of them somewhere safe. They...
Deepfakes complicate court proceedings
California courts are having difficulty dealing with a disturbing trend in the justice system. Fakes evidence is creating new evidentiary issues when it comes to civil and criminal trials as judges and lawyers grapple with the possibility of fake evidence making its...
When can police search your property without consent?
You have a right to privacy in your own home, but law enforcement officers who want to investigate you may not respect that right. Although you have refused to let them into your house, they may not stop trying to find evidence or a way in without your permission. If...
Hiring financial experts in a divorce
It is not possible to anticipate all of the financial effects of a Florida divorce. However, preparing for the divorce financially can help someone recover quicker and adjust to their life after the divorce. An individual must begin properly when the prospect of...
Woman charged with DUI manslaughter after wrong-way crash
On June 20, Florida authorities charged a woman with DUI manslaughter after she was involved in a deadly wrong-way crash on Interstate 10 in Escambia County. The accident occurred near the Florida-Alabama state line at approximately 1:36 a.m. According to local media...
DUI checkpoints have been ruled legal by the courts
Law enforcement agencies in Florida and around the country often set up DUI checkpoints to deter drunk driving and identify motorists who get behind the wheel after drinking. Police officers must generally have probable cause to initiate traffic stops, but the courts...
Florida man accused of assaulting NFL player
A Florida man has been accused of punching a National Football League star bar during the early morning hours of June 20. The 29-year-old Sarasota resident faces a misdemeanor count of simple assault in connection with the alleged fracas, which took place in Aberdeen,...
Family law cases with spouses who do not agree to divorce
In some Florida divorces, only one spouse makes the decision to end the marriage. People might believe that both parties must agree to the divorce for it to come to pass. However, one spouse can file for divorce, and it can be granted even if the other spouse does not...
Florida man sentenced on federal drug charges
A federal judge sentenced a Florida man to 12 years in prison on June 12 for distributing methamphetamine in the Pasco County area, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida. The 38-year-old Port Richie resident...