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What Is Florida’s Mental Health Court?
Many people accused of committing a criminal offense suffer from a mental illness or a combination of mental illnesses. In some cases, there is an established link between these types of illnesses and the criminal offense a person is accused of allegedly committing. When this is the case, the person charged with a crime… Read More »
What Questions Are Asked During A Divorce Deposition?
The divorce process in Florida has many elements and sometimes, a divorce deposition is one of them. A divorce deposition is sworn testimony that is recorded by a court reporter and that occurs within the office of the requesting attorney or the court reporter’s office. Divorce depositions are often intimidating, usually because a person… Read More »
How Can A Financial Advisor Help With Your High Net Worth Divorce?
Divorces that involve a high net worth of one or both spouses are extremely complex, particularly when it comes to property division. High net worth couples have many assets and liabilities, and they are not always as straightforward as they are in other divorce cases. Many high net worth divorce cases use a financial… Read More »
How Can An Arrest Affect Your Custody Rights?
A criminal record will affect your life in many different ways. You may not be able to find employment, you may have trouble finding housing, and your reputation may suffer, as well. While these are many of the consequences a person first thinks of when they are arrested, they may not consider other impacts… Read More »
What Mistakes Should I Avoid With My Premarital Agreement?
Premarital agreements are very popular today and when you have one, it can make the divorce process much simpler, if it ever becomes necessary. However, when you decide you need a premarital agreement, it is still important to do it right. If you make a mistake, the agreement may not be deemed enforceable by… Read More »
What Are Defenses to Retail Theft in Florida?
Retail theft, commonly known as shoplifting, is a very common criminal offense in Florida. For those convicted though, it also has serious consequences. Even when a person is charged with a misdemeanor, they face up to 60 days in jail. More serious offenses that are classified as a felony are punishable by up to… Read More »
How Can A Lawyer Help when Divorcing a Difficult Spouse?
Divorce is difficult enough when the two spouses try to work together to come to the best possible terms. However, when one spouse is extremely difficult to work with, the entire process becomes even more challenging. When your spouse refuses to work with you, it is easy to think that the divorce will inevitably… Read More »
How Can I Create a Parenting Plan that Works?
When going through a divorce, you will have to resolve many issues with your spouse. If you and your spouse have children together, one of the biggest issues will involve child custody. In many cases, it is best to agree on a parenting plan and keep the issue out of court, which is expensive… Read More »
What Should You Expect During a DUI Stop?
It is always scary to hear a siren from a police car and to see the flashing lights of a police vehicle in your rearview mirror. At this point, many people do not understand why they are being pulled over. Law enforcement officers are always looking for suspicious DUI drivers to protect that driver… Read More »
Is Mediation Mandatory in Florida Divorces?
Many people think that before a divorce case is finalized, they must first go through a bitter courtroom battle. Fortunately, this does not always have to be the case. It is possible to remain amicable with your spouse and resolve disputes pertaining to child custody, property division, and more. Mediation is a form of… Read More »
