We have deep ties to the community and have represented clients in Southwest Florida for more than 25 years.
Back-to-school brings a lot of changes to your kids' overall schedule. You and your kids have to adjust to the changes, but these changes may be even more drastic if you had to change your parenting plan over the summer. After a divorce, most co-parents have a...
When you get in the car with your friend and realize that there are drugs present, you might want to think twice about going along for the ride. Even if you feel safe in knowing that the drugs do not belong to you, a police officer might not see things your way if you...
The financial repercussions of a divorce may continue to impact your life for years afterward. Proactive planning can help you retain control of your money and prevent negative consequences from jeopardizing stability. If you have children, you may face concerns about...
Divorce proceedings in Florida present separating couples with a number of complexities. Many of these relate directly to property division, where many often have questions regarding the separation between marital and separate property. Retirement funds (specifically...
When you approach the divorce process as a parent, you need to think about various issues involving your children. However, if you expect to owe child support, it is especially important to go over your rights, responsibilities and options. For example, if you fail to...
Though you feel a divorce is the best way forward for your family, it is never easy to tell your children that your marriage is over. You and your soon-to-be ex-spouse should work out a thoughtful way to tell the kids that you plan to split up. Here are three tips on...
Doctors prescribe medication for a myriad of ailments. However, some of these drugs have potent and addictive properties that make them illegal for you to have without a prescription. The law takes drug possession seriously, especially if the substances have a high...
Fewer court actions become more volatile than divorce. When you add the emotional element of dividing time with children, the situation may cause a larger rift between spouses. A vital document in a divorce with children is the parenting plan. It acts as a guide on...
As you probably know, the Sunshine State has some of the country's toughest drug laws. If a judge or jury finds you guilty of possessing or distributing a controlled substance, you may lose your freedom and pay a steep fine. You also are likely to have a criminal...
Property purchased while married divides by fairness under Florida’s equitable distribution statutes. When only one spouse worked, a nonworking spouse may request a fair portion of a couple’s marital assets. Fairness, however, may not always reflect an even division....
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