Going through a divorce is an ordeal that often impacts the finances of both parties. In some situations, the couple will attempt to settle marital debts by selling assets. While selling assets presents an easier solution than dividing them, there are some concerns to...
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Child support and your passport
Whether you are preparing to move forward with a divorce, find yourself in the middle of ending your marriage or have already completed the process, it is critical to understand your rights and options if you have to pay child support or expect to owe payments....
What constitutes self-defense in a domestic violence case?
Charges for domestic violence can hold heavy penalties in Florida. If you and someone in your household pressed charges against you, you may not know where to turn. What if you never intended to fight? What if you just fought back? Unfortunately, assailants will...
How coparenting can provide stability in your child’s life
You cannot avoid the impact that divorce has on your family. Many kids go through a period of confusion, grief and anger. While you should expect your kids to have a negative reaction, you can also expect that your children can acclimate over time. Kids can adjust to...
What are the potential punishments for a DUI?
Driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious charge. There are a wide array of punishments you can face because this charge involves both criminal and administrative consequences. Your exact sentence will depend on whether this is your first charge, your...
3 FAQs about a drug charge in Florida
While the laws continue to change for marijuana possession, anyone without a medical marijuana card still faces potentially severe consequences. Those only increase for other types of drugs. The state has seen a downward trend in drug-related arrests. In 2020, the...
Florida’s child support payment options
If you are preparing to get a divorce and will owe child support in the near future or you currently have to make payments, it is crucial to understand the options you have. Going over different child support payment methods could simplify the process of paying...
A shift in the opioid epidemic
An epidemic of opioid availability and non-prescribed use has been sweeping the country for years. Recently, some healthcare companies have faced consequences for their alleged contributions. One of the most visible drugs in this epidemic is OxyContin. It has been a...
Your retirement accounts and what to expect in property division
In addition to your home, retirement accounts may be among the most significant assets to be split during the property division phase of your divorce. Retirement accounts fall into two categories and splitting will depend on the kind of account that is up for...
How may the type of alcohol-level test affect a DUI defense?
Charges involving driving under the influence in Florida may not always result in convictions. Impairment only begins when test results accurately show a 0.08% alcohol level, according to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. The Florida Legislature’s...
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