Substance Abuse and Divorce
Fri, Nov 11, 2022
One of the marriage difficulties that predictably leads to divorce is one spouse’s alcohol abuse or other addiction - to gambling, sex, food, drugs or spending. Over time, these habits erode the relationship and wreak havoc on finances. Read More
Florida's Criminal Justice Reform - 2022
Fri, Nov 04, 2022
This year saw a sweeping movement in the Florida Legislature of proposed bills that would have had a large impact on the criminal justice system in Florida. While many of these bills did not become law in Florida, there were several that did, and tha... Read More
Using Beneficiary Designations to Avoid Probate
Fri, Oct 21, 2022
When it comes to estate planning, the primary goal of most clients is to eliminate the need for probate. Although a jack of all trades, probate is primarily a court proceeding designed to lawfully transfer certain assets previously owned by a deceas... Read More
Current Overview of Alimony in Florida
Fri, Oct 14, 2022
The Florida legislature attempted to eliminate permanent alimony three times over the past ten years. However, those bills were vetoed twice by then Governor Rick Scott and once by current Governor Ron DeSantis. For better or worse, alimony is alive ... Read More
Parent Communication Tools
Wed, Oct 05, 2022
Contemporary divorced or never married parents are expected to communicate frequently regarding the children. That said, even the best two households can get complicated. Read More
Criminal Charge Stacking: Everything You Need to Know
Tue, Jul 05, 2022
If you’ve been charged with more than one crime, you may be experiencing criminal charge stacking. Continue reading to better understand what criminal charge stacking is and how it could affect you. Read More
Florida's Alimony Reform Bill Update
Mon, Jun 20, 2022
On June 17, 2022, the ‘Alimony Reform Bill’ that passed both chambers of the Florida legislature this past legislative session, was sent to Florida Governor DeSantis’ office for review. The Governor has until the end of this month to approve the bi... Read More
The Intersection of Probate and Wrongful Death Claims
Mon, Jun 06, 2022
Under Florida law, a personal representative (sometimes referred to as an “executor”) has a duty to pursue a wrongful death action on behalf of the decedent’s estate and the decedent’s survivors. There are two key takeaways from this edict. Read More
Domestic Violence Charges: Can They Be Dropped?
Wed, Jun 01, 2022
If you’re facing domestic violence charges in Florida, you may be wondering if there is a chance they could be dropped. You have a good reason to hope for that — the consequences of a domestic violence conviction can be severe and lifelong. After you... Read More
