Parental alienation can have devastating effects on children and their relationships with both parents. Courts take these allegations seriously, as the primary goal is to ensure the well-being of the child. Understanding how courts address these claims helps parents...
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What are the potential defenses against drug trafficking charges?
Drug trafficking charges can lead to severe penalties, including long prison sentences and hefty fines. Building a strong defense is crucial to achieving a favorable outcome in these cases. Understanding the available defense strategies can make a significant...
What are Florida’s laws on coercive control in domestic violence?
Coercive control is a form of domestic behavior that involves manipulative tactics to dominate and control a partner. Individuals accused of coercive control often face serious legal implications, as many laws now recognize this as a significant form of domestic...
How are debts divided during a divorce?
Divorce involves many complexities, especially when dividing debts. Understanding how to divide debts helps each party prepare for upcoming financial changes. In most cases, the court considers the type of debt, state laws, and the financial circumstances of both...
Is joint custody possible when parenting styles differ?
Joint custody requires parents to work together to make decisions that are good for their children. But what happens when each parent has a different approach to parenting? This situation can present challenges, but it doesn't mean joint custody won't work. It depends...
Examples of white collar crimes
White collar crimes are non-violent offenses that involve deceit, typically for financial gain. These crimes are often committed by professionals or individuals in positions of trust. Understanding the types of white collar crimes can help you recognize and avoid...
How to get a restraining order against your spouse in Florida
Going through a divorce can be stressful, and sometimes it involves situations where you feel unsafe. If you need protection from your spouse during your Florida divorce, obtaining a restraining order can help. Knowing the steps to secure this legal protection is...
Potential defenses against DUIs for prescription drugs
A DUI charge can apply even when an individual is not intoxicated by alcohol. Prescription medications can also impact one's ability to drive, which can lead to DUI charges. However, facing this sort of incident doesn't always have to mean conviction. There are a few...
How does Florida handle dividing hidden or mismanaged assets?
In Florida, the equitable distribution of marital assets aims for fairness, not necessarily equality. When a spouse hides or mismanages assets, the court takes specific actions to ensure a just division of property. Hidden assets The courts treat hidden assets as a...
What are the different types of prescription drug fraud?
Most people are aware that altering prescriptions is a clear form of fraud, but there are many other ways prescription drug fraud can occur. For example, stealing prescriptions pads, falsifying records or phantom prescriptions are also forms of healthcare fraud. Let...
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