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...
Determining child custody during holidays
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...
When are the police on ‘high alert’ for DUI offenders?
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...
What happens to small business owners during a divorce?
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...
Why the mother doesn’t always have the advantage in a custody case
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 changes could impact many grey divorces
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...
Claiming self-defense in assault and battery cases
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...
How to speak to your child about divorce
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...