This article addresses the changes effective March 27, 2025. The Social Security Administration will withhold 100% of SSDI and Retirement checks if they claim that there was an overpayment made into your account. You can file for an appeal if you think the notice was made in error or if...
Prenups in Florida: Can They Be Voided, Thrown Out, or Changed?
Wondering if a prenuptial agreement can be thrown out, voided, or modified in Florida? Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti have been assisting families navigate family law, from prenups to custody, parenting plans, and contested divorce, for over 40 years. Learn how prenups work, what makes them enforceable, and when they can...
How Does Bankruptcy Affect Alimony and Child Support in Florida?
If you've gone through a divorce or paternity case and were awarded alimony or child support, you may be wondering what happens if your ex-spouse or co-parent files for bankruptcy. Can they erase their financial obligations to you? How does the type of bankruptcy they file impact your support payments?...
How to Tell If Your Poor Medical Outcome Was Malpractice—or Just Bad Luck
No one expects to walk into a doctor’s office or hospital and leave worse off than they arrived. But sometimes, things don’t go as planned. A treatment doesn’t work. A surgery has complications. Or worse, your condition declines instead of improving. When this happens, it’s natural to wonder: Is this...
Malpractice Myths: 5 Common Misconceptions That Stop Victims From Filing a Claim
When something goes wrong in the doctor’s office or hospital, it’s easy to second-guess yourself. You might wonder: “Was this avoidable?” or “Do I even have a case?” At Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti, we’ve helped countless clients find clarity in these moments of uncertainty. Unfortunately, too many victims of medical...
The Social Security Disability Dictionary: Simplifying the Process
Applying for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits is like learning a new language. With so many unfamiliar terms, acronyms, and processes, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. After decades of representing Social Security Disability clients, we’ve created this easy-to-understand dictionary of standard Social Security Disability terms. Whether applying for the first...
A Guide to Florida’s New Laws*: Simplifying the Changes for 2025
*And one critical Federal law that will impact all seniors. New Year, New Laws in Florida We have compiled a list of laws that have gone into effect as of 1/1/2025. HB 3 – Social Media Restrictions for Children House Bill 3 introduces new restrictions on social media use for...
Tragic Overseas Highway Accident: How Our Firm Fought for Justice and Secured $940,000 for Our Client
The Overseas Highway in the Florida Keys is one of the most scenic routes in the United States but can also be one of the most dangerous. Recently, we represented a client who survived a harrowing accident on this roadway. His quick thinking likely saved his life, but the injuries...
HOLIDAY CHEERS AND HOLIDAY TEARS: TIPS TO AVOID BEING HOOKED BY ONLINE SCAMS UPDATED FOR 2024
This post has been updated for 2024. It seems that another one pops up as fast as we are alerted to a new type of scam. It is the scammer's version of Whack-A-Mole. We wrote about Holiday scams last December, but 2024 is proving even more challenging. The FBI's...
Should you hire a personal injury attorney near you? Does it really matter?
Should you hire a personal injury attorney near you? Google “How to find a personal injury attorney after an accident,” and you will find as many articles as attorney ads on TV and on billboards. And somewhat self-serving, most of the articles are written by personal injury attorneys. These posts...