To File or Not To File, That Is The Question...
Tue, Aug 06, 2013
In my practice of family law, I am often asked during consults by prospective clients, who have been served with divorce papers, if they need to file a written response to the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. My first and immediate respon... Read More
What Assets Are Subject to Distribution in a Florida Divorce Action
Thu, Aug 01, 2013
In dissolution of marriage (commonly referred to as divorce) cases in Florida, the concept of equitable distribution is utilized as opposed to community property when distributing assets and liabilities. Equitable means fair not equal. ... Read More
Second Rice & Rose Triathlon Enjoys Beautiful Conditions
Fri, Jul 19, 2013
Using an old Daytona 500 NASCAR race expression, the second Rice & Rose Sprint Triathlon on July 14, 2013, enjoyed "Bill France Weather." Pictured here are Paul Rice (wearing the Tour de France's King of the Mountains red polka dot jersey)... Read More
Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
Tue, Jul 09, 2013
The “Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act” governs the relationship between landlords and tenants when they enter into a residential rental agreement. On June 7, 2003, Governor Scott approved CS/HB 77 which serves to change... Read More
Rice & Rose Law Firm 2013 Triathlon Series Gets Under Way
Tue, Jul 02, 2013
The first Rice & Rose Sprint Triathlon was held on June 30, 2013, at Frank Rendon Park in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida. Partner, Paul Rice, pictured here second from right, was on hand for the race and the trophy presentations. Read More
Thank You For Your DNA
Mon, Jul 01, 2013
The United States Supreme Court, in last month’s decision of King v. Maryland , ruled that law enforcement has the right, and it is not a violation of the 4th Amendment to the US Constitution, to take a swab of DNA from a person arreste... Read More
Understand What you Execute: An Overview of the Florida Power of Attorney
Mon, Jun 24, 2013
A Power of Attorney is a powerful legal document which delegates authority from one individual to another. Specifically, the maker of the power of attorney, also known as the “principal,” grants the right to act on their behalf to ... Read More
Guardianships In The State Of Florida
Mon, Jun 24, 2013
If a resident of the State of Florida becomes incapacitated and no Power of Attorney or Trust has been set up, it becomes necessary to set up a guardianship. A guardianship is a legal proceeding in the circuit courts of Florida in which a gua... Read More
A New Tool For Condos and HOAS
Thu, Jun 20, 2013
The days of a community association (condo, hoa or cooperative) waiting years for a bank to foreclose so that the association can once again begin to receive much needed due and owing assessments is now history (for the most part). On June 7, ... Read More
