Recent Blog Posts
Why Are More And More Millennials Seeking Out Prenuptial Agreements?
As attorneys who regularly practice family law here in Florida, we regularly receive a number of questions from both individuals and couples about prenuptial agreements—why people get them, myths versus truths, etc. In particular, more and more millennials are interested in prenups, and with good reason, as they face more financial and employment insecurity… Read More »
Using & Possessing Marijuana May No Longer Be a Drug Offense in Florida
In late February, Florida state lawmakers filed bills to legalize and tax the recreational use of marijuana in Florida, thereby moving towards decriminalizing the drug. The substance would be legal to use by anyone over the age of 21, and the legislation also outlines any fees associated with marijuana-related businesses if it is legalized…. Read More »
The Most Important Interview Questions & Topics for Your Divorce Lawyer
When it comes to selecting the right divorce attorney, you don’t just want to go with someone who is highly rated online, or comes recommended by a friend. You also want to do your own “homework,” so to speak, and essentially interview attorneys who practice in this area to make sure that this person… Read More »
The Most Important Assets You Should Never Forget In Divorce
Divorce is already so difficult for a number of people that having to think about assets can be just another difficult step in the process. However, that moment when you and your attorney make that list of assets is such an important step, and there are usually a number of assets that people forget… Read More »
The “Alternative Facts” Issues With Our Criminal Justice System
Ten years ago, the National Academy of Sciences sounded the alarm on the shortcomings of forensic science techniques and how they have led to the wrongful conviction of a number of defendants in our criminal justice system. Since then, a number of follow-up studies have been done, revealing a consistent pattern of crime lab… Read More »
The Rise Of The “Gray Divorce”: Why Is It Happening, And What Financial Considerations Are Important?
In the last 25 years, the number of “gray divorces”—i.e. those after the age of 50—have skyrocketed. One in four people divorcing is 50 years or older, and this group has more than doubled, and more than half of these couples have been married for more than 20 years. Why is this the case?… Read More »
The Importance of Changing Financial Advisers during the Divorce Process
When you are in the midst of divorce, it can often be very difficult to think about all of the other changes that need to be made in your life, such as making changes to the financial professionals that you consult with. However, in some circumstances, making a true, “clean break” means obtaining independence… Read More »
How Do Victims Affect Domestic Violence Battery Charges In Florida?
Under Florida law, domestic battery/domestic violence battery is defined as striking or touching, or causing bodily injury to, a family member or household member, and carries with it a number of severe penalties, including serving up to one year in jail, a $1,000 fine, and a number of additional penalties, such as participating in… Read More »
“Gay and Transgender Panic Defense” Could Soon No Longer Be Available To Criminal Defendants
The “gay and transgender panic” criminal defense has been around for a long time, dating back to homosexuality being listed in the Diagnostic Manual of Mental Disorders. Extremely controversial, the defense effectively allows a murder conviction to be downgraded to manslaughter, negligent homicide, or another lesser charge if the defendant claims that they suffered… Read More »
Federal Sentencing Bill Proposes Drastic Changes to Sentencing for Drug Offenses
The First Step Act—Congress’ first attempt at prison sentencing reform for federal crimes—has passed the House, and the Senate is now being called upon to hold a vote by the end of December. The bill has been five years in the making, and has drawn criticism from some of the most conservative lawmakers, who… Read More »
