A divorce is a messy event in your life that gets more complicated depending on what property you have to divide. As an equitable division state, Florida courts look to divide property as fairly as possible given the various factors in your marriage. This means...
You may feel uneasy when a Florida law enforcement officer pulls you over, and this may be the case even if you are not doing anything wrong. If that officer asks to perform a search of your vehicle, you may feel even more anxious, but, depending on circumstances, you...
When it comes to establishing new laws, the wording is important to get right. That way advocates get these initiatives on ballots in front of voters. If the Florida Supreme Court chooses to reject an initiative based on its language, that may result in a lot of hard...
Paternity refers to the identification of the legal father of a child. If a child is born to a married mom and dad, the hospital writes the father's name on the birth certificate to automatically establish paternity. However, if the parents are not in a marriage, or...
Driving under the influence of an intoxicant (DUI) not only puts the driver’s life at risk but also the life of the other drivers who share the road with them. As the consequences for drunk driving are severe, the state of Florida tries to educate those with a DUI...
After the children grow up, marriage often looks very different from when they were little, and many Florida couples find that they no longer have anything in common. If you and your spouse want to divorce now that you are empty nesters, you might find that splitting...
Getting divorced as you near the retirement phase of your life can disrupt the plans you have for the future. Preserving what you have requires immediate action and strategic planning. Knowing some effective ways to boost your retirement can help you identify your...
Getting pulled over by law enforcement on suspicion of drunk driving is often nerve-wracking. During this intimidating situation, an officer may ask you to complete a roadside breath test. Officers in Florida and throughout the United States use these devices to...
In Charlotte County, as long as a divorcing couple's negotiated settlements regarding child custody, child support, property division and so on are reasonably fair and practical, getting the judge to issue the final divorce decree is mostly a formality. In other...
After receiving a DUI from Florida law enforcement, you have several life adjustments to navigate. You may wonder how the charge affects your financial health. American Addiction Centers explores common costs associated with drunk driving charges. Understand what you...
