The Devil is Always in the Detail
Tue, Nov 05, 2013
A will is the most common instrument associated with estate planning and is a document most people are familiar with due to movies, television, and other forms of media. One question many clients have is how formal does a document have to be ... Read More
New Rights for Homeowners and Associations.
Wed, Oct 23, 2013
The Florida Supreme Court recently handed down a ruling that increased the potential liability of developers and home builders throughout Florida for shoddy infrastructure work. A homeowner’s association in Orange County sued its develo... Read More
Ashleigh Drexler Attends Paralegal Association of Florida Seminar
Fri, Oct 18, 2013
Ashleigh Drexler, a Florida Registered Paralegal in the Family Law Division of Rice & Rose, P.A., recently attended a seminar in St. Petersburg, Florida, that was hosted by the Paralegal Association of Florida – Pinellas Chapter. Read More
But Honestly Uncle Sam, I did not know...
Wed, Oct 16, 2013
Family law is constantly evolving and embraces many areas of the law other than just matrimonial litigation and issues of support, parenting/timesharing, and equitable distribution. Tax issues often figure prominently in a divorce and include issues... Read More
Paternity Settlement Agreements
Mon, Oct 14, 2013
It is no secret that times have changed for those of us who recall when the vast majority of children were born to married parents. Just as the divorce rate has risen over the past decade, so has the number of children born to unmarried... Read More
Paul Rice Getting Ready for the Fall 2013 Cycling Season
Tue, Oct 01, 2013
Although fall doesn't really seem any different than summer here in Florida, it does mark a shift away from swimming and triathlon to cycling and running. Paul Rice, seen here, of the Rice & Rose Law Firm poses in front of his office building af... Read More
Who Gets the Engagement and Wedding Rings in the Divorce?
Thu, Sep 26, 2013
The important distinction between wedding and engagement rings is that the engagement ring is considered a gift that occurs before the marriage whereas the wedding rings are viewed as gifts during the marriage. Read More