Many people may think of divorce as something that happens in the earlier part of a person's life or after just a few years of marriage. In fact, Florida couples who have been married for decades also may split up. The divorce rate of couples over 50 is twice as high...
When a couple in Florida begins divorce proceedings, one spouse might file first and then ensure that the other spouse legally receives a copy of the divorce petition. Once that petition is delivered, the receiving spouse has the choice to either answer the petition...
Many Florida residents perceive community service as getting away lightly when convicted on a criminal charge, but this can easily be flawed thinking. Community service in lieu of jail time or a significant fine is a serious issue with the court, and all attorneys...
It seems like there is a new celebrity divorce story in the news every day, whether it is Kelley Clarkson, Kim Kardashian, Kanje or Dr. Dre. We are constantly bombarded with these stories, and the recent news from the Dr. Dre and Nicole Young divorce case is yet...
Police officers often have access to significant amounts of cash and valuable personal property when they investigate a suspected crime. Suspects leave such items behind if they are arrested. While the vast majority of officers resist the temptation to take possession...
Authorities working in another part of Florida have now arrested several people whom they say were involved in trafficking different types of drugs. Police accused the people of working together to sell different types of drugs, including crack and heroin. The people...
The Florida Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act was enacted by the Florida Legislature in 1973 as a state response toward uniformity with the federal drug law that was enacted three years earlier. Known as Chapter 893, it has become the controlling...
Child support may be on the minds of many parents whether they are paying child support or are receiving child support. The time may come when one or both of the parents wants to modify child support. When that situation arises, parents should be familiar with how it...
Divorce is an emotional experience, but it is also a legal process with financial implications. When two Floridians decide to end their marriage, they must unweave the delicate web of their lives that has grown over the years of their marriage. They often benefit from...
Custody battles during a divorce can get messy and complicated for many reasons. Both parents may think that their child will be better off with them and as a result, will do just about anything to make sure they are granted primary custody. However, it is the court’s...