A divorce or a breakup wherein the couple shares underage children will typically conclude with a court-ordered child custody arrangement, including a parenting plan. Because these orders are legally enforceable, both you and your child’s other parent will be held to...
You and your former spouse took the difficult decision to pursue a divorce, but it was the best thing all around. The family court assessed your situation and came up with a custody order based on the best interests of the child. In the beginning, this all worked...
Getting sober is actually fairly easy. After you’ve consumed alcohol, your body will naturally reduce the amount in your bloodstream by 0.015% per hour. Since the legal limit is 0.08% for blood alcohol concentration, you can see that it may take time to get back down...
Concerns about losing custody often dominate the discussion when those with children talk about divorce. Nobody wants to reduce how much time they spend with their children, and people fear the worst-case scenario where they would lose custody and access to their...
Dealing with police officers or investigators is scary for the average person, whether guilty or innocent. Law enforcement officers can use your fear and anxiety against you during questioning about criminal activity. Your participation in interviews or even seemingly...
The concept of drug court isn’t something that’s new to Florida. In fact, this state was a pioneer in the implementation of drug courts by creating the first one in the nation in Miami-Dade County in 1989. Since then, the number of programs in the state and across the...
Movies and TV shows have depicted angry and bitter spouses giving away their partner’s belongings or even burning them after finding out they were unfaithful. You may have even seen ads on social media marketplaces where people sell items for huge discounts or give...
Florida police officers out on patrol are constantly on the lookout for signs of impaired drivers. Those who get behind the wheel after drinking cause a disproportionate number of car crashes, which is one of the incentives for the police to watch for signs of...
Sharing prescription drugs and medications can often feel like the right thing to do. Maybe you’re taking painkillers, for instance, and a sibling or a roommate complains about a serious toothache. They want to use your medication to see if it helps them. You...
Property division in divorce often involves transferring assets from one person to another to achieve a fair settlement. These can include homes, cars, stocks and more. A common concern people often have is whether they’re responsible for capital gains taxes on a...
