There are many instances where a fight between two or more parties may break out in the heat of the moment. Physical fights may or may not include weapons and not all fights result in harm or bodily injury. For differentiation purposes, the courts use two different terms: assault and…
Is Mediation an Option for You?
Sometimes counseling is not enough to preserve marriage. Irreconcilable differences can stem from dozens of sources, but whatever the cause, a marriage that cannot be maintained should end in a legal and equitable resolution. Filing for divorce can be fraught with issues, though; how will timesharing with the kids be…
When Can I Dispute Who A Child’s Legal Father Is?
When a child is born in Florida to an unmarried mother, Florida law mandates that the birth facility (usually a hospital) communicate the rights and responsibilities that come with being a child’s legal father to the child’s presumed father. If this father and the child’s birth mother both voluntarily agree…
Types of Drug Possession
Depending on the circumstances, drug possession can be a very serious charge; even prescription drugs like Xanax have come under close scrutiny by law enforcement. The trafficking of cocaine, meth, and heroin can land you in some serious trouble and could potentially ruin your future. Halting the trafficking and possession…
What To Do if You are Pulled Over for a DUI
If you are ever in a situation where you have been drinking and you get stopped by a police officer, there are specific steps that you should take to ensure your rights are protected. If you follow these steps, you will have a better chance of experiencing a positive result…
Relocation with children
When a court enters an order establishing parental rights and/or time-sharing that court retains jurisdiction until all children subject to the order reach the age of majority (18 years) or until the order is domesticated in or transferred to a different jurisdiction. Pursuant to Florida law, a residential parent cannot permanently…
Parenting Plan Basics
In divorces involving minor children and in paternity actions where the minor children’s parents never married, parenting plans are used to detail the rights of each parent regarding their minor children by establishing co-parenting rules for the parents. A Florida parenting plan instructs the parents on issues of parental responsibility (decision…
Do I Really Need an Attorney for my Family Law Case?
Do you need an attorney for your family law case? In our opinion, it is always in your best interest to be represented by a practicing family law attorney in a domestic relations case. The truth of the matter is however, that you are not required to be represented by an…