Because divorce can involve a lot of complications and delays, you want to do your best to prevent unneeded obstructions as you go through your divorce. If you have to spend time locating important documents during the divorce proceedings, it may cost you money and...
What are field sobriety tests?
When members of law enforcement suspect you are drunk, they may ask you to perform field sobriety tests. Officers use a set of standardized field sobriety tests to gauge your level of intoxication. According to Alcohol.org, many drivers divide their attention span on...
What are the consequences for a hit-and-run DUI offense?
Florida law prohibits individuals from driving motor vehicles if they have a blood alcohol concentration over the state’s 0.08% legal limit. Nevertheless, if you drive under the influence of alcohol and have a collision, you should remain at the accident scene until...
Should you cash out your portion of a 401(k)?
Although the conclusion of your divorce proceedings in Punta Gorda can bring with it a certain sense of relief, it is also often accompanied by uncertainty. This is especially true if you were not the primary income-earner in your marital home. While financial...
What makes asset division a concern in gray divorce?
Dividing up assets is a central question in almost any divorce, but if you decide to end your marriage while you are nearing retirement age, you might find that splitting up your assets is especially concerning to you. Because of where you are in life, holding on to...
Community property vs. separate property: What you should know
While there are many factors to negotiate in a final divorce settlement, one of the most difficult may be that of property division. For many, it can be emotional to part with items, property and assets accumulated throughout the course of the marriage. Florida is an...