Recent Blog Posts
Domestic Violence in Florida
March 13, 2015 An eighteen year old Jupiter man, Daniel Leneve, was arrested last week after a naked, drug-fueled rampage through a house, shouting that everyone in the house was going to die. Leneve and his seventeen year old girlfriend of six months had both taken LSD. According to a witness, he tossed his girlfriend around… Read More »
Carjacking
May 13, 2015 A man in Orange County recently carjacked three women and then caused a car accident involving several vehicles. He fled to a parking lot after stealing from a Gap store, and then carjacked an SUV, driving off with the three women that were inside. A deputy noticed the commotion and followed… Read More »
Tenancy by the Entirety in Divorce
March 11, 2015 An important aspect of divorce is the property settlement. Determining what will happen to the family home is often the largest economic decision that a divorcing couple must make. One issue that will affect this determination is how the house is titled—whether both spouses together or one spouse alone owns the… Read More »
More Stringent Domestic Violence Laws Proposed In Senate Bills
March 10, 2015 Two bills planned to be introduced to the Florida State Senate would close loopholes in Florida law allowing domestic violence perpetrators harass their victims. State Sen. David Simmons, R-Altamonte Springs, is planning to sponsor both bills in the upcoming legislative session. One bill, Senate Bill 342, would prevent those arrested for domestic… Read More »
Types of Alimony in Florida – Part 2
March 9, 2015 Alimony is an important part of many divorces. In Florida, there are five types of alimony. Learn about these in this two-part blog entry from William Wallshein. Alimony is a way of compensating a divorcing spouse for the economic, career, or educational sacrifices he or she made for the sake of… Read More »
Terms of Probation in Florida
March 6, 2015 In Florida, courts often order probation as a penalty in a criminal conviction. Probation is a form of court-ordered supervision requiring that the probationer report to a probation officer and comply with the terms of the probation. Violation of probation is a criminal offense, and can result in probation being revoked and… Read More »
Types of Alimony in Florida – Part 1
March 4, 2015 A major issue in a Florida divorce is the court’s determination regarding the payment of alimony. Alimony orders may vary based on duration, amount, method of payment, and purpose. Florida’s alimony statutes provide for five types of alimony, which have different purposes and durations. These types are: alimony pendente lite, bridge-the-gap… Read More »
Burglary: Structures and Conveyances
March 3, 2015 The crime of burglary in the state of Florida means entering or remaining on another’s premises with the purpose of committing a crime inside, even if the crime was not committed. Florida law identifies two ways to commit a burglary: Unlawfully entering a dwelling, structure, or conveyance with the intent to commit… Read More »
What Happens to Family Pets in Divorce?
March 2, 2015 For a divorcing couple with pets, the question of who gets to keep the pets is likely an important issue. About half of American households have a pet, and many people develop emotional attachments to their animals. Some pet owners even regard their pets as akin to children. When a couple… Read More »
Who Gets the Marital Home in Divorce
February 25, 2015 When a couple is divorcing, one of the most significant decisions is likely to be the determination of what happens to the couple’s home. A home is often the most valuable asset that a couple possesses, and deciding who gets it can have a huge financial and emotional impact. Settlement Agreement… Read More »
