CBS News reported Florida was the first state in the country to have a self-defense stand-your-ground law when it went into effect in 2005. Self-defense plays a pivotal role in the legal realm, offering individuals protection in situations where they need to shield...
Using a shared calendar to facilitate co-parenting
Using a shared calendar for co-parenting can help streamline communication, reduce conflicts, and ensure that both parents are on the same page when it comes to their children's schedules. Shared calendars keep important information in one central location so that...
How divorced parents can adjust for the new school year
When the new school year rolls around, divorced parents face unique challenges as they strive to provide stable and supportive environments for their children. Navigating co-parenting during this time requires a shared commitment to the well-being of your kids. There...
4 times when police heavily hunt for potential DUIs
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a severe offense that poses significant risks to public safety. To combat this, law enforcement agencies worldwide actively work to identify and apprehend drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol. While they remain vigilant...
The shocking statistics on gray divorces
Modern advances have led to substantial changes in the demographics of this country. A positive benefit has been a longer lifespan for many people and greater social and economic freedom. Those shifts have given rise to another trend: gray divorce. The following data...
How to talk to your kids about divorce
Divorces can be particularly stressful for children. It can be traumatic for them to witness their parents' marriage dissolve. They can feel a variety of emotions, such as shock and anger. Some might even feel guilty about it. Since divorce is such a significant time...
How do battery charges differ from assault?
People often reference assault and battery together. However, the two charges are distinct in Florida. The difference could mean facing different penalties or changing one's legal defense. Understanding the distinction can be helpful. What makes for an assault charge?...
Common examples and penalties for property crime
Property crime is a category of crime that includes a wide variety of offenses. In 2020, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement recorded 382,000 incidents of property crime in the state. Definition and examples of property crime Property crime involves theft or...
Treatment of retirement assets during a divorce
Divorces have many complications, and they get more so as you age because you start accumulating assets. One of these asset classes is your retirement accounts and pensions. Unfortunately, Florida law divides retirement accounts and pensions based on equity during a...
Special considerations for silver divorce
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...
