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Many of us have heard stories about Florida parents fighting for custody of their kids in court. Once both parents have stated their respective cases, the judge will make a final decision as to child custody and visitation arrangements. In many cases, the court will...
When people think of the word “division” in a Florida divorce, they might automatically be referring to property and who will get what as part of the divorce. The court will use equitable distribution to come to what it believes is a fair outcome with dividing...
When people think of the word “division” in a Florida divorce, they might automatically be referring to property and who will get what as part of the divorce. The court will use equitable distribution to come to what it believes is a fair outcome with dividing...
Many media reports of traffic accidents conclude with the phrase “The Sheriff's Office is investigating the crash.” A recent report of a collision between an automobile and a school bus ended with this exact phrase (except for the deletion of the name of the county...
Like other states, we have state-specific laws. One such law is Risk Protection Orders (RPOs) that are handled by the Domestic Violence (DV) Division under Florida Statute 790.401. To be clear, these orders are handled by a judge and initiated by a law enforcement...
Although it has become fairly common for children to grow up in two households, this does not make the situation easy for the parents or children involved. Additionally, this does not mean that child custody issues will not be present. In fact, most of the matters...
The issue of alimony is often the most fought-over divorce legal issue between couples going through a divorce. After all, it seems only natural that one spouse would be hesitant or even loathe to pay alimony while the other spouse may see alimony as a necessary...
Dogs have evolved to being more than just a pet or best friend. They are now considered to be a family member by many dog owners in Florida and elsewhere. As such, dog owners would do anything to ensure that their dog is well cared for and safe from harm....
Cars today have many safety features that are designed to protect occupants in the event of an accident. Airbags and other improvements have no doubt saved thousands of lives. Unfortunately, there's only so much these features can do. When high speeds and high mass...
Child custody disputes can be emotionally wrenching, but they are decided by legal arguments, not emotional appeals. The focus of the judge’s decision will be on what’s in the child’s best interests. This term refers to a legal standard, and is based on a long list of...