After years of political back-and-forth, Florida ended permanent alimony this year. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law that replaces it with an option called “durational alimony.” The law took effect on July 1. What does this mean for Floridians who are...
The law defines robbery as taking money or property from another person with the intent to deprive the other of the items by using force or intimidation. What sets it apart from ordinary theft is that robbery can involve violence, putting the victim in danger as the...
“The War on Drugs” was a failure and, despite all of the efforts to end it, the opioid crisis has merely changed form instead of going away. In the meantime, the prisons are full of people who developed addictions they couldn’t control. Maybe it’s time that addiction...
Trucks and tractor units can pull some of the largest and heaviest semi-trailers thanks to a component called the fifth wheel. The fifth wheel is a coupling device that secures a trailer to the back of a truck while allowing the trailer to turn as the vehicle goes...
If the state intends to bring charges against an individual, that typically means there is evidence implicating them. Chemical and physical evidence, in particular, can make people feel as though they will have no way to defend against pending charges. If police...
Fences are more than just ornaments designed to go around a property. They serve as barriers to help enclose an area, preventing outsiders from entering a private space. They also help mark the surveyed property line of a given lot. Because of the importance of these...
Co-parenting is common for those who end romantic relationships with the other parent of their children. Divorces, separations and breakups may lead to custody concerns. Parents can either agree on a specific division of parenting time or have a judge choose a way to...
When a couple resolves to end their marriage through divorce, one of the major sources of dispute can be credit card debt. Who should pay off the balance? What if one spouse didn’t know about the existence of the credit card in the first place? Questions regarding...
Cables play an important role in everyday life. Made from precious metals such as copper, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that modern life wouldn’t be possible without cables providing homes and buildings with electricity and telecommunication services. But...
Some couples preparing for marriage in Florida choose to sign prenuptial agreements. Perhaps one spouse has witnessed or personally experienced a particularly challenging divorce. Maybe one of the spouses has particularly valuable property that they want to protect....
