What to Expect Out of Your Free Daytona Criminal Law Consultation
Fri, Oct 13, 2017
Taking the first step toward legal guidance during your criminal case can be frightening and can feel overwhelming. Daytona’s criminal defense board certified attorney, Phil Bonamo, is sharing practical information on what to expect out of your initi... Read More
No Driver’s License, No Problem?
Mon, Oct 09, 2017
In a ruling in late September 2017, the Florida Supreme Court ruled that if a person does not have a driver’s license, for if he/she never obtained one, and that person is pulled over for a traffic stop infraction, such as speeding, that person can o... Read More
Collaborative Divorce and Family Law Practice
Wed, Oct 04, 2017
The Florida legislature recently passed legislation and the Supreme Court implemented new rules governing collaborative practice in family law. Read More
Stand Your Ground In Court
Fri, Sep 29, 2017
The Florida Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision on September 28, 2017, made the ruling and finding that a “stand your ground” immunity in a criminal case could not be used to block a civil lawsuit. Read More
Custody By Extended Family Member
Mon, Jul 24, 2017
In my practice as a family law attorney, I have seen over the years where children have essentially been raised and their daily needs provided for by family members other than the child’s parents. It happens in a variety of different contexts, and th... Read More
Court Orders Incarcerated Parent to Pay Child Support
Mon, Jun 12, 2017
A Florida District of Appeal Court recently upheld a trial court’s final judgment of dissolution of marriage requiring the husband, who was in prison, to pay child support. The trial court evidently imputed income to the incarcerated parent based upo... Read More
When is the Right Time for Estate Planning?
Thu, May 18, 2017
It may be an overused cliche, but there truly is no time like the present when it comes getting necessary estate planning documents in place. So often the typical client that seeks out an attorney for a Will, Trust, or other commonly utilized documen... Read More
Financial Focus- Time to get organized
Fri, May 12, 2017
Once you decide to get a divorce, the work of organizing your finances should begin in earnest. Both the organized and disorganized alike will be required to gather up financial documents. Read More
Florida's Stand Your Ground Amendment
Mon, May 08, 2017
The Florida Legislature on May 5, 2017, passed a bill that now puts the burden on the prosecution to prove by “clear and convincing” evidence to overcome a person’s request for immunity from criminal prosecution in a ‘Stand Your Ground’ case. Read More
