Grey divorce, or elder divorce, is modern day terminology that describes long term married couples over the age of 50 seeking dissolution of marriage. This “grey divorce” trend is accelerating faster than the average divorce rate, particularly in the State of Florida, where there are many retirees. Grey divorce can…
As the population continues to grow in Florida, so does the risk of having a motor vehicle accident every time we enter a highway. A car accident is a terrifying and costly experience, both in damages and personal injury. The impact of a crash can leave a driver disoriented and…
Probation is a period of time that a convicted criminal or a defendant that is charged with a crime has court ordered supervision in lieu of incarceration. For the duration of the probation, the offender faces the threat of being jailed or having further charges filed if he or she…
Florida law requires that parents seeking a divorce create a parenting plan that will encompass co-parenting responsibilities and time sharing. This plan is reviewed and approved by the court, so that it reflects the true and best interests of the children. One of the specific areas that are addressed in…
Domestic Violence is aggressive or abusive behavior by one person towards another, in a household setting. This includes spouses, former spouses, blood relatives or those living in cohabitation. Domestic violence takes many forms; it can be physical, emotional, sexual, digital, financial, psychological or emotional abuse. It is a pervasive pattern…
An uncontested divorce is designed for couples that want to end their marriage with minimal court intervention, if they are able to amicably agree on the division of marital assets and liabilities that occurred in their marriage. When children are involved, there needs to be a legal agreement regarding custody,…
Shoplifting is a criminal action that occurs when a person is involved in theft of goods from a retail establishment, usually concealing the item(s) on their person or in a purse, bag, baby stroller, umbrella, etc. The owners of retail stores have theft prevention programs that include security cameras, staff…
The future lies in the hands of our youth. Therefore, it is our responsibility to instill good moral and ethical behaviors in our children. That being said, there are many children that exhibit reckless or impulsive behaviors, which can result in Juvenile Delinquency. Those persons, under the age of 18…
Emotions can run high for any parent in the middle of an intense child custody battle. The pressure is even higher when the custody battle is accompanied by a divorce. There are many factors that are considered when deciding which parent is to be given custody of the children, and…
When is a marriage not worth saving? – Remsen Law Getting married is one of the biggest decisions a person can make in his or her life. Some romantic relationships may last a lifetime and when done correctly, marriage can too. However, some marriages fail due to infidelity, financial problems,…
