Monthly Archives: January 2020
First Person Charged & Convicted Under Florida’s New ‘Red Flag’ Law
The first person charged under Florida’s new ‘red flag’ law – passed in an effort to prevent another Parkland school shooting – was found guilty in December. The law allows law enforcement to confiscate an individual’s weapons if they deem that the individual poses a danger to themselves or others. It also allows them… Read More »
After Your Divorce Is Finalized, There Is Still Much to Be Done
As attorneys who regularly counsel clients here in West Palm Beach on how to protect themselves and what to plan for while going through divorce, many people do not realize that we also have to make sure that our clients complete certain actions even after they obtain their divorce judgment. However, these actions are… Read More »
The Holidays & Divorce
January has officially become “Divorce Month” here in the U.S. Some website managers have even reported a more than 20 percent increase in people specifically searching under the word “divorce” on their websites; just from December to January. As attorneys who counsel countless clients through the divorce process each year here in Florida, another… Read More »
What Is A “Strategic” Divorce? Why Would Anyone Get One
It may sound very difficult to believe, but these days, some couples are considering getting what’s known as a “strategic divorce,” i.e. one that is done solely out of financial necessity; possibly due to tax and financially-related issues, such as needing to qualify for certain healthcare programs in order to take care of their… Read More »