Looking for a job can create anxiety and nerves, but especially if you have a criminal history in Florida. Fortunately, you do not have to let your past define your potential or your ability to make a difference in the corporate world. Addressing your criminal history...
Fort Myers Legal Issues Blog
Is mediation the best divorce option for the two of you?
In ending your marriage, you and your spouse may have some serious disagreements to resolve. You may think the logical approach to divorce is litigation and you will address your disagreements in court. However, you might consider mediation as an effective and less...
How do DUI convictions affect college paths?
Florida college students like you have ample opportunities in your future. This is the time for you to expand your horizons. You can test out what works for you, try different potential career paths and discover what you want to do with your life. A DUI conviction may...
When a criminal charge leads to divorce
It happens more often than you might think: A single major event leads to the breakdown of a marriage. It happens with accidents, career changes and, sometimes, criminal convictions or charges. If you find yourself defending against a criminal charge and going...
What are some steps to reduce a DUI to a reckless driving charge?
Florida law enforcement can charge you with DUI even if you hold a valid prescription for a substance causing an impairment. You may, however, assert your right to a defense if your case does not involve bodily injury or property damage. It is up to the prosecutor to...
What does marital property entail?
When you file for divorce in Florida, there are many issues you must negotiate before finalizing the divorce settlement. For some couples, dividing marital property may be one of the most complicated and overwhelming. Although determining who should receive what can...
How can you help your kid cope with divorce?
Florida parents like you may stress about your upcoming divorce for many reasons. Your child's reaction is likely one of them. No one can predict how their child will take news of a divorce. Different factors contribute to this wide range of reactions. But before all...
Making the child custody process easier on your children
When you and your spouse had children, you probably never anticipated your marriage would end. You probably thought you would raise your children together, under the same roof, for years to come – or at least until they grew up and left home. However, now that you...
Can I legally own a gun in Florida?
When it comes to gun laws, it is important to understand who can and cannot own firearms. Gun laws vary from state to state and are subject to federal guidelines as well. Florida gun purchase requirements As found on the Florida Department of Law Enforcement website,...
What are signs a spouse may be hiding assets?
If you and your spouse decide to end your marriage, you would want your separation to be as honest and transparent as possible. But some spouses recoil at the thought of handing over assets as part of property division and will try to hide as much as they can. To help...
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