In 2015, 95% of prosecutors elected to their positions in Florida and throughout the country were white. This is in spite of the fact that 39% of the population nationwide are considered to be people of color. Furthermore, in 2016, fewer than 20% of state trial judges...
Year: 2020
Retired Florida judge charged with DUI and leaving the scene
A retired Florida judge was taken into custody by Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputies on the night of June 29 after she was allegedly involved in a hit-and-run crash while under the influence of alcohol. The 61-year-old Jupiter resident has been charged with...
How Florida divorce law works
Many couples never consider divorce a possibility, but statistics show otherwise. Divorce can be stressful emotionally as well as financially, and each state has its own laws. It helps to know how divorce works in Florida to make certain both parties get treated...
Florida police raid suspected drug house
Police in Florida executed a search warrant on the afternoon of June 16 at a Fort Meyers home that was allegedly being used to distribute drugs. Two local men were taken into custody without incident at the scene. A 22-year-old Lehigh Acres man attempted to flee from...
Divorce does not need to harm job performance
In Florida, the divorce process does not press the pause button on the rest of a person's life. Chances are that the person going through a divorce is also employed. In that case, they must be careful not to let the stress of the divorce threaten their job security....
Considerations for a gray divorce
In Florida, more couples than ever are getting a divorce after the age of 50 in a phenomenon known as "gray divorce." Given how close the spouses are to retirement, this type of divorce requires a strong financial plan in order to keep their financial lives on track....
Protecting individual credit may be a key aspect of a divorce
It is unfortunate that many Florida marriages end in divorce. However, there are times when the situation is so problematic that people feel compelled to start over. Issues that arise in many divorces include child custody, child support, alimony and property...