Recent Blog Posts
Repairing Your Credit After a Divorce
Most people feel financial struggles as they go through a divorce. In fact, oftentimes, the financial challenges are a major factor in the decision to obtain a divorce. Following the separate, there may be child custody payments, spousal support payments, and the equitable division of marital property. Along with these legal matters can be… Read More »
Difference Between an Annulment and Divorce
Many people hear the word annulment and think it only has to do with a specific religious practice. However, a couple can actually receive a civil annulment instead of a divorce in certain circumstances. If you are a couple in the state of Florida and thinking of getting a divorce, you may qualify for… Read More »
Answering Your Child Support Questions
If you are considering a divorce, in the process of a divorce, or have been recently divorced by a court, you may have many questions regarding the child support amounts that will be awarded to help your child financially. Child support is intended to equalize the financial obligation of both parents and ensure that… Read More »
Things To Consider About Your Estate Planning After Divorce
If you are going through the process of a divorce in the state of Florida, or have been recently divorced, you may want to consider updating your estate planning documents. The assets you have likely have changed following your divorce and your previous spouse may be listed as a beneficiary for much of your… Read More »
Divorce and Children’s Education
Many parents are concerned about how a divorce will affect their children emotionally and academically. The divorce process can be tumultuous and many children suffer challenges both psychologically as well as in school. However, the way a divorce impacts every child is different. Interesting new studies have shown that the education of children is… Read More »
Divorce: Contested vs Uncontested
If you are considering a divorce, you may feel frustrated, angry, confused, and overwhelmed. In many cases, you likely have heard that divorces are brutal, adversarial battles that involve bitter conflicts over child support, child custody or the division of property. However, even if you are facing a divorce unwillingly, there is hope to… Read More »
How A DUI Can Affect Your Professional License in Florida
A first conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) in the state of Florida may bring with it up to 6 months in jail, up to 12 months of probation, a license suspension for a minimum of 6 up to 12 months, a minimum fine of $500, community service hours,… Read More »
Pros and Cons of the Insanity Defense
If you or someone you love was accused and charged with a crime in the state of Florida, you may wonder about using the insanity defense. This defense is often used dramatically on television, however, this very serious legal defense actually can be used to allow a defendant to admit to the commission of… Read More »
Understanding the “Best Interest of the Child” Standard
If you are considering a divorce, one of your largest concerns may be regarding the custody of your children, and how much time you will be able to spend with them after the divorce is finalized. While many factors go into child custody decisions, at the end of the day, courts will typically attempt… Read More »
Life After Your DUI Conviction
If you were arrested or charged with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI), you should contact an experienced defense attorney as soon as possible to help you build your case and help you attempt to dismiss your case, or at a minimum reduce your charges. However, if you were already convicted… Read More »
