While general divorce rates have been on the decline over the last few decades, rates for gray divorces have been on the rise. Gray divorces involve couples aged 50 or older who have been together for many years. It might seem like the longer the marriage, the...
Spouses dissolving a long-term marriage may face property-division issues. Florida’s equitable distribution laws require a couple to split their assets during a divorce. Because many types of properties cannot divide equally in half, a divorce may require one spouse...
There are a number of possible defenses against a DUI charge. Along with challenges to breath test results, you might also find that the officer who pulled you over did not have a proper basis to stop you in the first place. It may come as a surprise, but the police...
Recently, you had an encounter with Florida law enforcement. You had prescription drugs on you, but they were yours. You take the medication for health reasons, not recreational, so could any charge you face still stand? The Recovery Village explores what happens when...
Dealing with child custody issues can be a very long and fraught process. The good news is that, even if you and your ex-spouse are no longer married, this does not mean that you cannot have a positive parenting relationship and create a stable home for your children....
Florida parents like you want to preserve your parent-child relationship through divorce. This is often a daunting task, especially when you are juggling so many things at once. You must make sure your child's well-being comes before everything else. Is there any way...
If you cause property damage or personal injury to someone while driving under the influence of alcohol, you may face a first-degree misdemeanor charge. However, serious issues associated with DUI can lead to a felony conviction with heavy fines, imprisonment and...
Most consumers carry some sort of debt, whether that be in the form of a vehicle loan, a mortgage or a credit card account. As such, married couples commonly share some debt with accounts opened in both spouses' names. When a couple chooses to get a divorce, their...
If you receive a DUI charge in Florida, you may qualify for a restricted driver's license. This type of license gives you permission to drive under certain circumstances with a suspended license. According to the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, upon...
Florida has two types of sexual predatory lists or registries. One includes sexual predators and the other includes sexual offenders. According to the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability, the main difference between a sexual offender and...
