The divorce process tackles various aspects of the couple's life. These matters include property division, spousal support and court-ordered arrangements related to child custody. Visitation is an essential topic discussed during proceedings. A sound visitation plan...
Many people don't fully understand their rights when they are dealing with the police. Illegal searches are one of the more common civil rights violations that occur during police encounters. They can have a profound impact on the outcome of a defendant’s criminal...
A story always has two sides. Criminal defense is important because people are not actually criminals until the prosecutor can prove the action itself was a crime. But the prosecutor may only see one side of a story. The accused may have been acting out of...
It’s probably tempting to talk about an upcoming divorce on social media. Many people post everything major that happens in their life on such platforms nowadays. Determining that you are going to end your marriage certainly seems like something you would want to...
Not that many years ago, people talked about divorce as something that young people would do after getting married too early or making poor choices. There was a long-standing assumption that those who remain married for a decade or longer were very unlikely to...
Florida takes driving under the influence (DUI) charges very seriously, imposing hefty fines and sanctions for offenders. This violation is usually a misdemeanor, but that is not always true. Some factors could escalate it to a felony, depending on the details of the...
Being arrested for having drugs in your possession is likely to result in significant consequences. Florida police and the prosecution take drug offenses seriously and the penalties associated with possession charges reflect this reality. Having said that, being...
A potential challenge often associated with a contentious divorce involves one or both spouses challenging the other’s fitness to parent. While sometimes this is a valid concern, other times, serious and untruthful allegations are made out of spite. As painful as this...
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...
