Cell Phone Privacy
Mon, Nov 10, 2014
The Florida Supreme Court, in a 5-2 decision last month, ruled on the side of privacy and personal protections, by holding that law enforcement/police in Florida must first obtain a search warrant before they can use a person’s cell phone information... Read More
When Someone Dies – The First 48 (Part One)
Tue, Oct 07, 2014
When a death occurs the surviving family members are often faced with numerous questions and uncertainties as to their responsibilities. One of the first issues that must be addressed is how the body will be cared for. Read More
Marriage and Divorce- It Isn’t That Easy In the Sunshine State
Mon, Oct 06, 2014
Over the last several months in Florida, there have been several interesting cases that have emerged in family court divisions around the state, which eventually will make its way to conclusions at the State’s Appellate Courts, and possibly the U.S. ... Read More
Cyberstalking
Tue, Sep 23, 2014
Emotions may run high between partners or spouses during or in the aftermath of a divorce. The temptation to lash out at one another using Facebook or Twitter should be avoided. Unfortunately, statistics demonstrate that incidents of cyberstalking ar... Read More
Jennifer Triplett Hired by Rice & Rose Law
Thu, Sep 11, 2014
Jennifer Triplett has been hired by the Rice & Rose Law Firm. Mrs. Triplett is a graduate of Atlantic High School and will be working with the firm’s Administrative Department. Read More
Paul Rice Speaks to Family Lawyers on the Topic of Parenting Plans in Florida
Wed, Sep 03, 2014
Paul Rice, pictured here addressing members of the Volusia County Bar Association at its annual Family Law Seminar, spoke about the legal nuances of parenting plans and child timesharing schedules in Florida. The seminar was held at the Halifax Rive... Read More
Modifying Child Support
Fri, Aug 15, 2014
A party who seeks to change in the amount of court ordered child support bears the burden of proving a substantial change in circumstances. A substantial change in circumstances is defined as significant, material, involuntary and permanent in natu... Read More
Stop, Collaborate and Listen: An Overview of Mediation
Thu, Aug 07, 2014
During the 1980s, a scholar, poet, and overall gentlemen by the name of Vanilla Ice released the hit single, “Ice, Ice, Baby.” For those who know the song, it opens with Vanilla Ice emphatically shouting, “stop, collaborate and listen.” Read More