Going through a divorce is tough enough, but what happens if you need to relocate for a fresh start? If you have children, moving can become even more complex. It's not as easy as calling a moving van and just going. But by understanding the rules and having competent legal...
PATERNITY IN A NUTSHELL: EVERYTHING YOU NEVER THOUGHT YOU’D NEED TO KNOW
Florida Paternity Laws Paternity laws vary by state, so here's a breakdown of common questions regarding paternity in Florida: Children Born Outside of Wedlock The mother has primary custody until a court establishes the father. She can leave the state before a paternity order. The alleged father has no...
TEMPORARY ALIMONY IN FLORIDA: WHAT, WHEN AND HOW MUCH
Temporary Alimony: What is it? Temporary alimony refers to financial support that a court can grant to either spouse while a divorce case is ongoing, prior to the final judgment. When is it awarded? (more…)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN FLORIDA: GETTING PROTECTION FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY
In the United States, the grim reality is that a woman suffers abuse at the hands of an intimate partner every 7 seconds, and Florida reported a staggering 67,332 domestic violence cases in 2022 alone. Sadly, a significant number of these cases remain hidden, with nearly half going unreported....
Understanding Occupational Disease and Workers’ Compensation in Florida
Defining Occupational Disease in the Context of Workers' Compensation When discussing Workers' Compensation (WC), many envision the typical, sudden work-related injury. However, occupational diseases, a less obvious but equally significant aspect, also fall under this category. Unlike one-off accidents, these ailments stem from the repetitive nature of certain jobs. For...
Who Has the Right to File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in Florida?
Your loved one has suffered significantly due to a medical professional's negligence. The reality of the consequences of the injury or death, both emotionally and financially, hits you and your family hard. You need help and should start to look for legal recourse. But in Florida, it's not so...
Mastering the Divorce Journey: 10 Key Steps and Missteps to Avoid
Divorce is hard for everyone concerned. Little can be done to lessen the pain of divorce, but the parties involved can make the journey a little easier. Having practiced Family Law for over 40 years, we have seen it all. Here are 10 tips that we advise our clients to...
SOCIAL SECURITY – DON’T BE A VICTIM OF A SCAM
Scams never go away. 2020 added Covid Scams but the theft of Social Security information is always with us. In 2019 there were more than 450,000 complaints about fraudulent attempts to obtain personal information and steal Social Security benefits. Representing Social Security Disability clients for many years, we are all...
PLANNING ON A DIVORCE? 10 MISTAKES TO AVOID
COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN GOING THROUGH A DIVORCE. Divorce is hard on everyone involved. Spouses, partners, children..even extended families face a jumble of emotions. Although this is common and is to be expected, all this can lead to mistakes that can have long-lasting effects, emotionally and financially. Below are...
Changes To Florida’s Parenting Rules: It’s A 50/50 Time Share
8.11.24 Update: If your parenting plan was changed over the past year due to these changes, remember to notify your children's school and doctors/dentist offices or anyone who needs to be updated. Learn about more changes to Florida's Family laws and rules which can be found here. Effective on July...