Monthly Archives: October 2017
Imputed Income in Florida: Friend or Foe?
Florida is an equitable distribution state, which means that, in the event of a divorce, the judge can award alimony to one spouse based on what the judge determines to be fair. The emphasis on fairness is more important than dividing things equally or focusing on which assets belong to the couple and which… Read More »
Who Needs to Take Parenting Classes in Florida?
It might sound like a cliché, but the purpose of Florida’s family courts is not to punish anyone. The goal has always been to put the best interests of the child first, but in the past, many child custody and support decisions left one or both parents feeling shortchanged and bitter. The parent who… Read More »
When Documenting Your Injuries After a Car Accident, the First 24 Hours Are the Most Important
Not all car accidents result in devastating injuries or fatalities. That being said, accidents that are not catastrophic can still ultimately lead to damages. In fact, many people have walked away from what appear to be minor car accidents thinking that they are not injured, only to begin experiencing chronic pain a short time… Read More »
The Constitutional Rights of Defendants in Criminal Cases
The United States Declaration of Independence declares that “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” are “unalienable rights.” The legal system in the United States takes it as a given that taking away someone’s liberty, that is, sentencing someone to time in a prison or jail, is not something to be taken lightly. In… Read More »
When Florida Law Does Not Allow a Biological Father to Establish Parental Rights
Ask any lawyer what got him or her interested in the legal profession, and the lawyer will probably tell you that one of the most enjoyable aspects of studying the law is that it approaches philosophical questions in a rational way. Another thing that attracts students to the legal profession is that it allows… Read More »
How Florida Law Approaches Paternity Fraud
Paternity fraud is a nightmare for all parties involved. Can you imagine how disruptive it would be to find out that your biological father was someone other than who you thought he was? Can you imagine how distressing it is to find out that the children you raised from birth are not genetically related… Read More »
Collaborative Divorce in Florida: Is It the Right Choice for You?
The phrase “amicable divorce” has become a cliché, but it still remains an elusive ideal. It can be hard not to regard your ex-spouse as an enemy when the pain of the breakup of your marriage is still fresh. Nonetheless, Florida’s family law system has quite a few safeguards in place to make sure… Read More »
You Can Plead Insanity in Florida, but Should You?
When you hear the word “insanity,” it probably calls to mind fantastical images, most of them belonging to bygone times. Do you think of the frail Salieri, housed in what is practically a cage, in the opening scene of Amadeus? Do you think of the ravings of the unreliable narrators whose deranged thoughts flowed… Read More »