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Is your ex-spouse gatekeeping?

By Darla K. Snead, P.L. |

Spouses get divorced for a myriad of reasons, and parenting spouses get divorced for even more reasons. Sometimes, there may even still be love, but they just cannot agree on parenting, and that fracture breaks the Lakeland, Florida, marriage. It is these unique parental divorces that can see issues of gatekeeping. Gatekeeping? Gatekeeping may… Read More »

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Distracted driving continues to be a problem in Florida

By Darla K. Snead, P.L. |

We have all been hearing about the dangers of distracted driving for years now. While distracted drivers have always been a factor in many car accidents, the technology that is part of our world today has only increased the ways that drivers can become distracted. By now, we know we should avoid technological devices… Read More »

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Getting to a child custody plan when the parents don’t agree

By Darla K. Snead, P.L. |

If you are facing off in court against the other parent of your child, chances are you didn’t get to that point because your relationship as parents is going smoothly. Whether the case is between ex-spouses or those who were never married at all, it can seem difficult, at the beginning of such a… Read More »

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Take these considerations into account in your high-asset divorce

By Darla K. Snead, P.L. |

There can be a hefty price tag on your divorce. And we’re not talking about legal representation and court costs. We’re talking about the outcome of your property division and spousal support matters. Although you should be entitled to a fair distribution of the marital estate, there’s a lot of room to argue what… Read More »

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Study: ‘Deadliest mile’ in nation is a stretch of Florida highway

By Darla K. Snead, P.L. |

Most Florida drivers know that some stretches of road are more dangerous than others. And many of us imagine that our state’s roadways are more dangerous than those in other states. A recent study lends weight to this suspicion. In fact, it found that the most dangerous mile of road in the entire country… Read More »

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Using mediation in a Florida divorce

By Darla K. Snead, P.L. |

Many Floridians expect that the process of obtaining a divorce means hours and days spent arguing with the other spouse about child custody, child support, alimony and asset division. While such arguments frequently occur, Florida lawyers and the courts have devised a process for resolving the issues in a divorce without the chronic anger… Read More »

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What can you do if you are sharing the road with a drunk driver?

By Darla K. Snead, P.L. |

Who does not like having a glass of wine at their Thanksgiving dinner, eggnog at the family Christmas celebration or champagne on New Year’s Eve? The holidays are here in Lakeland and for most people this means enjoying a drink responsibly. Still, some people take their drinking too far and get behind the wheel… Read More »

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Rebuilding your life after a car accident

By Darla K. Snead, P.L. |

Being the victim of a car accident can derail your entire life. You may suffer from debilitating injuries and face weeks or months of healing and recuperation. Some injuries may even be permanent. Your injuries could require a hospital stay or ongoing medical treatment, which leave you with medical bills that continue to pile… Read More »

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Mistakes to avoid that could lengthen your divorce

By Darla K. Snead, P.L. |

It can take time to get a divorce. Florida, like other states, has residency requirements stating how long you or your spouse need to reside in the state before you can complete your divorce. Many states also require spouses seeking a divorce to go through a waiting period and a mandatory separation period wherein… Read More »

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Florida risk protection orders may not be enough

By Darla K. Snead, P.L. |

Our state takes domestic violence seriously. Indeed, Florida has risk protection orders to help safeguard families from their familial abusers. And, this blog posted, recently covered RPOs in detail. However, what many DV victims do not realize is that an RPO may not be enough to truly be free from the abuse, especially if… Read More »

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