23
Dec
Are You Required to Answer Police Questions?
When people are arrested for a crime, such as a DUI, they often hurt their case before it has even really begun. Police officers ask them questions and without realizing it, people answer them and incriminate themselv...
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23
Dec
Are There Defenses to Reckless Driving in Florida?
People are charged with reckless driving every day in Florida. Although these charges may sound like minor traffic infractions, they are very serious. Even a first offense for the most minor type of reckless driving c...
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23
Dec
Are There Defenses To Fraud In Florida?
Fraud involves a scheme meant to deceive another person or entity in order to cause harm or for the offender’s personal financial gain. Check fraud and credit card fraud are just two of the most common types of fraud...
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23
Dec
Are Stepparents Granted Visitation Rights in Florida?
Blended families are a beautiful thing, and are beneficial for the entire family unit. Many stepparents develop close loving bonds with their stepchildren, and some are even more involved in their lives than one of th...
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23
Dec
Are Parenting Courses Required in Florida Divorces?
Florida is one of many states that requires parents going through a divorce to attend a parenting course before their divorce is finalized. The course is four hours long and is intended to help parents make the best c...
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23
Dec
Are Criminal Records Public in Florida?
When a person is arrested or convicted of a crime, they have many concerns. Initially, they may be most worried about the penalties they will face but soon afterwards, they become concerned about whether their crimina...
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23
Dec
An Explanation of Florida’s Stand Your Ground Law
In early April 2020, the Fifth District Court of Appeals dismissed charges against a Port St. John man, John DeRossett, ruling that Mr. DeRossett did not commit a crime under Florida’s Stand your Ground Law. DeRossett...
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23
Dec
4 Facts About BUIs in Florida
Boating is an activity Floridians can enjoy all year round. Boating provides a great form of relaxation and in some cases, drinking alcohol is part of the relaxing atmosphere. However, anyone operating a boat should b...
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23
Dec
Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce in Florida
Getting a divorce can be hard, even in the best of cases. In many uncontested divorces, former spouses part amicably and agree upon the terms of the end of their marriage, such as division of property, custody, and similar factors. However, a divorce may become more dif...
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23
Dec
A Change in Single Parenting: The Rising Role of Single Father
Becoming a custodial father likely means you will spend more time with your child and have more control over their day-to-day activities. However, becoming a custodial parent has historically been more difficult for fathers than mothers. Fortunately, many stat...
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23
Dec
How is Child Support Calculated in Florida?
Key TakeawaysChild support in Florida is based primarily on the income of both parents and the best interests of the children involved. Other factors can also affect child support, such as the number of children, time-sharing arrangements, and insurance needs. You can reques...
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23
Dec
Checklist for Dividing Assets in a Divorce
A Florida marital asset is anything of value that either spouse acquired during the marriage jointly or separately. A premarital asset you own may initially be a non-marital property, but it can become marital property in some circumstances. Without a knowledgeable divorce...
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