While drug possession charges have varying degrees of penalties, any charge comes with consequences. According to data from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the state had 68,564 drug arrests in 2020. Among those, 1,230 happened in Charlotte County. If faced...
Florida has one of the oldest populations in the United States on average, and this means that many silver divorces that occur in the state. A silver divorce refers to the separation of two people above the age of 50. These divorces are increasingly common as people...
Regardless of the outcome of your divorce, one matter for you and your ex-spouse to iron out is child visitation. You might come up with a perfect schedule that works flawlessly every other day of the year, but it will be a source of conflict if you do not account for...
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a serious criminal offense. Not only does drunk driving put a driver at risk of arrest for DUI, but it puts many innocent drivers and pedestrians at risk of serious bodily injury or death. For this reason, law...
Divorce disrupts the family, but for the small business owners, it also interrupts business operations. Couples facing divorce not only deal with custody or support issues but there are concerns with the division of assets. A small business is usually the primary...
There is a misconception that mothers always have the advantage in custody cases, perhaps due to the historical notion that women are often the primary caregivers in a marriage. However, this perceived advantage is not present in the modern court system. When...
Alimony and child custody are two of the most contentious subjects in many divorces. New legislation is set to make changes to alimony and child custody for both pending and settled divorces. How might these changes affect Florida divorces? How legislative changes...
A defendant can claim self-defense in assault and battery cases in Florida. Assault and battery are two different crimes according to Florida law. The law identifies assault as using words to threaten harm or cause fear to someone. The act of battery means the...
Divorce is much more complicated with kids involved. As a parent, you do not want to cause lingering issues with your child. However, sometimes divorce is the only option, and you need to make the best of things. According to the CDC, Florida had a divorce rate of 3.5...
You have a lot to sort out while navigating your divorce, including changes to your insurance plans. Which changes should you initiate with your health coverage provider? WebMD offers suggestions for protecting health care coverage while ending a marriage. Take steps...
