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Rice Law Firm Proudly Sponsors the 23rd New Smyrna Beach CAPS Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

February 6, 2023

Rice Law Firm was proud to once again be a Gold Sponsor for NSB CAPS, which is the nonprofit organization that has been raising money for scholarships for deserving high school seniors at New Smyrna Beach High School. This is CAPS 23rd year for their annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser and Rice Law Firm has been an active sponsor and supporter for 18 years. Partner Philip Bonamo is an alumni of New Smyrna Beach High School.

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Parental Responsibility: Shared, Ultimate, or Sole?

January 10, 2023

Chapter 61 of Florida Statutes covers an array of topics that surround parenting issues, to include parental decision making for minor children. Every family and every case has a different set of circumstances but the consistent factor throughout the court’s consideration in a parenting plan is the best interests of the children. When it comes to parental responsibility, the best interests of the child vary from case to case.

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Disestablishment of Paternity in Florida

December 6, 2022

Chapter 742.18 of Florida Statutes specifies the requirements for seeking a disestablishment of paternity or a termination of a child support obligation in circumstances wherein the male is not the biological father of the child.

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Temporary Custody by Extended Family Member: What You Need to Know About Chapter 751

October 31, 2022

Chapter 751 of Florida Statutes dictates the requirements for legal and temporary custody of a minor child by an extended family member. As reflected in Chapter 751, many minor children live with and are cared for by members of their extended families. However, what happens when that family member needs to take extended care of a minor child?

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Rice Law Attends the Family Law Section Meeting for the Volusia Bar Association

October 19, 2022

Rice Law Firm attorneys Paul Rice, Beth King, Philip Bonamo and MaryCatherine Crock attended the Family Law Section Meeting on October 14, 2022 for the Volusia Bar Association. Managing Partner, Paul Rice, hosted the meeting for the attendees. After several decades of service, Attorney Rice did so as his final farewell as the chair of the Family Law Section.

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Beth King with New Elected Volusia County Judge Wes Heidt at the Volusia County Bar Association Social Gathering

August 30, 2022

Rice Law Firm Partner Beth King is pictured here with newly elected Volusia County Judge Wes Heidt at the Volusia County Bar Association social gathering at the Chart House on August 24. Congratulations Judge Heidt!

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Philip Bonamo Attends the Volusia County Bar Association’s Social & Dinner

August 25, 2022

Partner, Philip Bonamo, attended the Volusia County Bar Association’s Social and Dinner, held August 24, 2022 at the Chart House Restaurant in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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Philip Bonamo Attends the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Annual Conference

August 17, 2022

Partner, Philip J. Bonamo, who is a Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney, attended the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers annual conference held in Palm Beach, Florida at The Breakers Resort. The 2-day conference provided speakers from around the country on various topics in criminal law. The meeting was August 11th and August 12th, 2022.

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Philip Bonamo Attends the Florida Bar Board of Governors’ Meeting

July 29, 2022

Partner, Philip Bonamo, is a member of the Florida Bar’s Board of Governors, serving as the representative for the attorneys of the 7th Judicial Circuit of Florida, which is comprised of Volusia, Flagler, St. John’s and Putnam counties. Mr. Bonamo has been on the Board for 2 years, and attended the Florida Bar Board of […]

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MaryCatherine Crock Appointed to Volusia County Bar Board of Directors

June 6, 2022

MaryCatherine Crock has been appointed to the Volusia County Bar Board of Directors for the 2022-2025 term. The Volusia County Bar Association of 550 members serves to maintain a connection between the local legal profession and the community at large. It also builds professional relationships between members to further the practice of law and promote […]

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