“THEY DIDN’T READ ME MIRANDA!”
Fri, Apr 14, 2023
Over the many years that I have been a criminal defense attorney, I have heard from many, many individuals during the initial consults, “they didn’t read me my Miranda.” I then ask the person if they made any statements to law enforcement after being... Read More
Parenting Plans & the Right of First Refusal
Mon, Apr 10, 2023
Parenting and time-sharing agreements often encompass an array of topics which may arise when navigating the world of co-parenting. Often, the topics which come to mind first are time-sharing, child support, and parental responsibility. However, some... Read More
By MaryCatherine Crock
The Rights of a Surviving Spouse: Part Three
Mon, Mar 27, 2023
The third spousal right for discussion is “elective share.” Absent a valid waiver of spousal rights, the elective share serves as a floor for inheritance. It presents a surviving husband or wife with the opportunity to make sure they receive at leas... Read More
Florida On Track for More Parental Rights to Unwed Fathers
Fri, Mar 17, 2023
We are in the midst of the 2023 legislative session, and both the Florida House and the Florida Senate are working on a variety of new proposed legislation in Tallahassee. One such proposed law change would give fathers, whose child or children are b... Read More
Retroactive Child Support
Fri, Mar 10, 2023
Florida Statute 61.30 dictates the terms and requirements surrounding retroactive child support. Retroactive, or otherwise known as “back-owed,” child support, can be ordered relative to a certain period of time. Read More
By MaryCatherine Crock
The Rights of a Surviving Spouse: Part Two
Mon, Mar 06, 2023
The second of several rights enjoyed by a surviving spouse (absent a proper, formal waiver) is that of “family allowance.” Family allowance is the concept that the surviving spouse and certain “lineal heirs” of the decedent the are entitled to money... Read More
Times Are a Changin’, Part I
Fri, Feb 17, 2023
The Florida Legislature is in full swing for the 2023 Legislative Session in Tallahassee, Florida, and the Florida Senate Criminal Justice Committee is already active with 39 bills pending action before the committee. Some of the key bills to keep ... Read More
Attorney's Fees
Wed, Feb 15, 2023
Often attorneys are asked, “Is the Court able to make them pay my attorney’s fees?” Clients are often concerned whether or not the opposing side will be made to pay attorney’s fees or whether they will be made to do so for the other side. Read More
By MaryCatherine Crock
The Rights of a Surviving Spouse: Part One
Mon, Feb 06, 2023
Clients and their children are often shocked to learn that a surviving spouse has certain minimum rights to the deceased spouse’s property under Florida law. These rights exist by virtue of marriage and can only be waived in a very particular manner... Read More
Ex-Wife’s Alimony Terminated For Sharing Prison Cell
Thu, Jan 26, 2023
Generally speaking, a person’s alimony obligation terminates if his or her ex-spouse gets remarried. In some states, such as Florida, laws have been passed allowing alimony to be terminated if one’s former spouse enters into a supportive relationship... Read More
