Rather than roll over and accept the DUI you received at the hands of Florida law enforcement, you want to fight the charge. Even if you cannot eliminate the infraction, fighting it may reduce your sentence. If you feel that this option makes sense for your...
How can I protect my finances before, during, and after divorce?
Even when divorce is in your best interest, it will still have an impact on your life. Along with the emotional effects, divorce can also affect you financially. That is why you must go into the process with a plan in place to protect and preserve your financial...
Facing divorce after retirement: sources of support
Going from two incomes to one after a divorce can be concerning enough, even when the single income is not "fixed." Being past retirement age and living on Social Security benefits may leave someone with next to nothing to live on. There are two likely ways to...
Addressing your criminal history in a job application
Talking about your past when you have worked hard to put it behind you may seem insignificant and futile. However, for many employers in Florida, a look at your past and the impressions you have left on others in your network helps them assess your commitment and job...
Theft, damage, destruction and more: the broad realm of property crimes
Talk about a slippery slope. Some areas of the law might seem relatively straightforward and even cut-and-dried. You were caught on radar and seen by multiple witnesses driving at 100 mph-plus through a school zone, for example. That’s likely to yield some fairly...
How can you obtain a hardship license after a DUI?
When your job relies on your ability to drive and you get a DUI in Florida, you may face difficulty maintaining your job. Understanding your options for defending your ability to work may give you the confidence to pursue assistance. One option you may have is to...
Is nesting a good solution for my divorcing family?
Child custody can be an uphill battle for many fathers. Fortunately, the modern family law courtroom sees the importance of both the mother and the father in the child's life. This is why joint custody is such a popular arrangement for families after divorce. Even...
What do you know about navigating gray divorce?
Your marriage lasted several decades, but you and your spouse feel that you should divorce to experience happiness. As you prepare to retire in Florida, you must also prepare for the nuances of gray divorce. Kiplinger explores two essential factors in marital splits...
No-fault divorce: What it is and why it is important
When a marriage breaks down, it most often occurs simply because the couple is no longer compatible. That is to say, neither spouse is necessarily at fault (or both are equally culpable – whichever way you want to think of it). All 50 states now offer no-fault...
5 benefits of divorce mediation
Many people are hesitant to proceed with a divorce because they’ve heard negative anecdotes and seen the acrimony that accompanies the process in movies and television shows. It is not uncommon, however, for divorcing couples to handle themselves professionally and...
