Recent Blog Posts
Strangulation: A Predictor Of Greater Violence
If you are a victim of domestic violence (DV), you have likely suffered in silence for some time. The various aspects of this tragedy include verbal and emotional abuse, often accompanied by hitting, kicking, biting, burning, throwing things, and strangulation. Sadly, studies indicate that for victims of strangulation, the chances of greater violence, including… Read More »
When Divorce Is Not Enough
You’re getting a divorce; that’s for darn sure! Your spouse has committed adultery, and you feel angry, betrayed and frustrated. Beyond divorce you really, really want revenge. But don’t do anything crazy. There may be a way to zap your spouse in a satisfying—and legal—way. Marital Tort A tort is a claim against someone… Read More »
Domestic Violence And How To Protect Yourself
If your spouse is violent, you may feel trapped in an impossible situation. But you should know that such violence has a name: domestic violence. Not only that: there are legal repercussions for domestic violence, as well as state sanctioned protections for victims. Numbers Worth Knowing in Florida Over 100,000 of these crimes were… Read More »
Will A Collaborative Divorce Work For You?
While it’s true that many divorces are highly volatile, it’s also true that for some couples, friendship still forms the basis of the relationship, even though romantic love and marriage are no longer desired. If you are on relatively good terms with a spouse that you wish to divorce, a collaborative divorce may be… Read More »
When Do Florida Courts Decide Against Sharing Custodial Parental Responsibilities?
Under normal circumstances, there’s no question about the value of having both parents contribute to a child’s life, even when those parents are not married. In Florida, the shared responsibility for a child is always supported by the courts, unless there is a good reason to mandate something different. In all cases, the court… Read More »
Did A Year In Pandemic Lockdown Destroy Your Marriage?
Many sociologists and counselors were surprised to learn that during the past year the number of divorces filed in the United States was down by about 300,000. They were expecting, in fact, for the opposite to occur, what with the additional stresses of the 2020. When a Bowling Green University study indicated that there… Read More »
Escaping Dating Violence
If you are in a relationship that is abusive, you may not know exactly what to do in order to be safe. The truth is, you may be in serious danger, and getting help quickly is a wise decision. Florida law offers protections for victims of dating violence; a reputable local attorney can help… Read More »
Considerations When Choosing A Divorce Attorney
There are so many attorneys in the world that choosing the right one to handle your divorce may seem more overwhelming than the thought of the divorce itself! How do you pick from the endless list of offices that claim to be just what you need? Do you go with the name that has… Read More »
Modifying Custody And Support In Florida
When you divorced, you and your former spouse agreed to a custody and support arrangement that was sanctioned by the court. It dealt with where the child(ren) would live, how much support would be provided by the non-custodial parent, how health insurance would be handled, and the schedules related to visitation. The details were… Read More »
What Are Your Rights As An Unmarried Father?
If you are an unmarried father, you’re in the company of a surprising number of men here in the United States. Research indicates that 40 percent of children born in this country have parents who are not married—up from 28 percent three decades ago. If you have fathered a child outside of wedlock, you… Read More »
