We have deep ties to the community and have represented clients in Southwest Florida for more than 25 years.
Going through a divorce is not only difficult on you and your spouse. It also affects your kids emotionally, mentally and on many other levels. As a parent, you want to reduce the impact and stress, but how can you? One of the best things you can do is start on a...
Being a victim of domestic violence can be terrifying. Many victims encounter less-than-ideal living situations in order to flee the violence while they get back on their feet emotionally and financially. While most physical intimate partner violence is obvious, there...
The prospect of getting a job and moving beyond your past drug convictions can feel empowering. Regardless of your history, adequately preparing for an interview can give you an upper hand. While a job interviewer can inquire about your past drug convictions, you also...
During a divorce, one of the most contentious processes is dividing property. You and your spouse will need to go through every asset you own that has value and is not personal property. You will have to decide who gets what. The Florida Statutes explain you must do...
Divorce law in Florida requires one or both spouses to reside in the state for at least six months before filing a "Dissolution of Marriage" petition. In addition, spouses must attest that their marriage is irreparable. Meeting these requirements is a prerequisite to...
Very few people progress through a divorce without feeling some negative emotions. Even amicable splits involve hurt feelings, anger, and resentment, which makes it more difficult to move forward in a positive way. While you cannot remove all stress and frustration...
Few things can derail a promising academic career faster than drug charges. After all, depending on the severity of your charges, a conviction may force you to spend time behind bars and pay steep fines. You are also likely to have a criminal record for the remainder...
Child custody can be a contentious issue for parents who are getting divorced. Child custody can also be an issue for parents who were never married. What are the parental rights of unmarried parents? Legal status of unmarried parents in Florida When a married man and...
When an officer pulls you over on suspicion of driving under the influence, they will likely request for you to take a blood alcohol analysis test. Breath analysis tests serve as the most common form, with tools like the Breathalyzer being ubiquitous with the test...
When you get through your divorce and enter the post-divorce period, it is common and even expected to still have lingering tensions and negative feelings toward your co-parent. Some people can adjust more quickly than others and move on to cooperative co-parenting in...
We’re conveniently located in downtown Fort Myers, just one block from the federal and state courthouses.
