Author Archives: William Wallshein
Property Division in Military Divorce
May 19, 2015 Property settlements in Florida, both for military and non-military divorces, are based on equitable distribution. This does not necessarily mean equal distribution, but rather that a judge will consider a list of factors to determine how to fairly divide the property. However, in military divorces, there are some special considerations and… Read More »
Embezzlement in Florida
May 18, 2015 A Brevard County School District employee was arrested recently for embezzling. Natalie Jean Jones, who was employed as a bookkeeper at a middle school, stole over $100,000 from Brevard Public Schools. She would make out legitimate checks to vendors, which would be recorded in a disbursement journal. She would then cancel… Read More »
Military Divorce Laws
May 14, 2015 The divorce process is complex, but it is even more complicated if one of the divorcing spouses is a member of the military. Though the grounds for divorce do not change if one spouse is in the military, there are several important differences. If you or your spouse is a service… Read More »
What Happens to the Family Business in a Divorce?
May 12, 2015 When a couple divorces, the spouses have to disclose all of their assets so that the court can make determination regarding alimony, child support, and the equitable distribution of property. Often, divorcing couples have a family-owned business. Businesses, like other property, are subject to equitable distribution by the court. Businesses are… Read More »
DUI Without Driving
May 11, 2015 Driving under the influence is a serious crime in Florida. This makes sense, because driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol puts others’ safety and lives at risk. However, you do not actually have to be driving to be convicted of a DUI. Driving Under the Influence Florida law provides that… Read More »
The Importance of an Attorney in Divorce
May 7, 2015 Some people think that they can handle a divorce without an attorney’s assistance, by filling out the forms and consulting online sources. But divorce is a complicated and stressful time in people’s lives. The advice of a dedicated divorce attorney is essential to helping the process go as smoothly as possible,… Read More »
Prostitution Bill Passes Both House and Senate
May 4, 2015 Prostitution is a criminal offense in Florida, but visiting a prostitute is also a crime, and may soon become a more serious one. A bill increasing sentences for soliciting a prostitute has been passed unanimously by both the Florida House and Senate. The goal of the increased sentences is to crack… Read More »
Alimony Overhaul Bill Fails
May 4, 2015 A bill that would have made significant changes to Florida’s alimony system was killed recently. The bill passed in the House, but the House’s version never reached a vote in the Senate. The House adjourned three days early, and the Senate did not revisit the issue after that time. The Bill… Read More »
Refusing a Breathalyzer
April 30, 2015 Patricia Ebels, of Naples, a bikini-clad 49-year-old grandmother, was arrested for driving under the influence after rear ending a car stopped at a traffic light. She and her 10-year-old grandson were not injured, but the driver of the other car was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. At the scene… Read More »
Annulments in Florida
April 30, 2015 U.S. Rep Alan Grayson and his wife, Lolita Grayson, have agreed to annul their marriage of 24 years because of bigamy. Lolita Grayson claimed to have been divorced since 1981, but she was still married to another man when the Graysons married in 1990. She secretly divorced the first husband in… Read More »
