Recent Blog Posts
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 »
Juvenile Restitution Bill
April 28, 2015 Under Florida law, victims of crimes have a right to restitution from the people who commit crimes against them. Restitution is the repayment, whether in money or in kind, of the costs and injuries that a crime caused, directly or indirectly. Both adult and juvenile offenders must pay restitution. What Is… Read More »
FSU Researchers Receive Grant to Develop Co-Parenting Toolkit
April 28, 2015 Approximately one quarter of families in the United States are composed of a single parent with children under the age of 18. Additionally, over one million children per year experience their parents’ divorce. Children are healthier and better-adjusted when their parents deal well with conflict and keep the children’s wellbeing as… Read More »
Bill to Expand Juvenile Diversion
April 22, 2015 Juveniles often make foolish choices. Unfortunately, sometimes those choices involve illegal activities and lead to encounters with the law. A criminal record can be seriously detrimental to a young person. But under Florida law, law enforcement officers may issue civil citations to juveniles who have committed first-offense misdemeanors, instead of arresting… Read More »
