Things to NOT Do If You Are Arrested:
Mon, Jan 09, 2017
It is very important to realize that if you are arrested for any crime, it can be tempting to do certain things due to being scared, upset, and confused about the situation. When I am speaking with someone after they have been arrested (or if they h... Read More
Recent Court Case Rejects Husband’s Adultery Claim
Tue, Nov 01, 2016
In an opinion issued on September 16, 2016, the Fifth District Court of Appeal rejected a husband’s claim that he should not be required to pay alimony due to his wife’s adulterous behavior. The Appellate Court, based in Daytona Beach, Florida, reaso... Read More
The storm may have passed, but who is going to pay for the damage?
Mon, Oct 17, 2016
The greater Daytona Beach area is a beautiful place to live and that is in large part due to its numerous trees. Although a large number of individuals were fortunate enough not to have sustained extreme property damage due to Hurricane Matthew, man... Read More
Can I still get a divorce if my soon-to-be Ex has declared bankruptcy?
Thu, Oct 13, 2016
Most people know if a party opposite you in litigation files for bankruptcy it would normally mean the litigation needs to cease at least until the bankruptcy case is over and possibly forever. A divorce proceeding creates some special exceptions to ... Read More
Supportive Relationships in Florida and Effect on Alimony
Wed, Oct 12, 2016
The family law courts in our state over the last several years have been seeing a larger number of what is called 'Supportive Relationship' cases. When a spouse in a divorce case is awarded spousal support or alimony, the payment award is usually ter... Read More
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Retirement Accounts in Florida Divorce Cases
Tue, Aug 16, 2016
1. Is my retirement account a marital asset? Answer: Any contributions to a retirement account during marriage together with the increased value of those contributions due to market gains are considered a marital asset. The fact that the account is j... Read More
Florida Divorce Procedure
Tue, Aug 09, 2016
In Florida, the legal term for a divorce is “dissolution of marriage.” The two simple requirements to dissolve a marriage are: 1) one party must be a Florida resident for more than six months prior to filing and 2) one party must allege under oath th... Read More
What rights does a creditor have in a bankruptcy case?
Mon, Jul 25, 2016
Bankruptcy is a process by which consumers or businesses can eliminate or repay some or all of their debts under the protection of the federal bankruptcy court. If you’ve received a notice from a bankruptcy court that a person or business that owes y... Read More
Florida Court Rules Only One Parent Needs to Consent to Surgery on Child
Fri, May 27, 2016
In what appears to be a case of first impression, a Florida Appellate Court recently ruled that state law only requires one parent to sign off on surgery for a child. The divorcing parents were separated and had equal custody rights to their children... Read More
