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After utilizing the statutory guidelines to calculate an amount of child support, there are several other factors that the court may consider before ordering a final amount. Every case is different and it is important to have an informed litigator to help you determine which additional factors may be relevant to your case when determining child support.

Partner Philip J. Bonamo was one of the invited guest speakers to speak at the New Attorney Induction/Swearing of the Oath Ceremony held on May 2, 2022, at the Fifth District Court of Appeal in Daytona Beach, Florida.   Mr. Bonamo spoke at the ceremony on behalf of The Florida Bar in his capacity as one […]

Child support is, often, one of the most integral portions of a dissolution or paternity matter. The court is able to determine and order both temporary and permanent child support. As a result, it is important to know what is considered in determining child support and how to navigate your case accordingly.

Rice Law Firm Attorneys, Beth King and MaryCatherine Crock, (pictured here right to left), attended the Volusia County Bar Association’s group lunch on Friday, April 1, 2022. The lunch was held at local establishment, Chef Papa’s, with several members in attendance.

Partner Philip J. Bonamo recently received his recertification from the Florida Bar’s Board of Legal Specialization & Education as a Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney. Board recertification requirements include peer review, continuing legal education, extensive involvement in the legal practice area, and trials. Mr. Bonamo has been Board Certified since 2001, with meeting several initial […]

An Injunction was Denied/Issued: What Can I Do Next? When a Judgment for an Injunction (A.K.A. “restraining order”) is issued against you or denied unfavorably, there can be many legal and personal pitfalls that follow. As the Petitioner, these can include safety concerns such as continued harassment, violence, or other negative behavior. As the Respondent, […]

Florida legislators are again proposing significant reforms to Florida’s alimony law. There is a new bill pending in the Florida legislature: Senate Bill 1796 (2022), which seeks to reform laws related to alimony and bifurcation of issues in a dissolution of marriage proceeding. As of January 26, 2022, it is still under review in the […]

Rice Law Firm attorneys, Paul Rice, Philip Bonamo, Beth King and MaryCatherine Crock (pictured here left to right) attended the annual marital and family law seminar sponsored by the Florida Bar’s Family Law Section and the Florida Chapter of the Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. The seminar was held at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando […]

Rice Law Firm was proud to once again be a Gold Sponsor for the New Smyrna Beach CAPS (Cudas Alumni Providing Scholarships) Annual Spaghetti Dinner held at New Smyrna Beach High School on February 5, 2022. All proceeds from this annual event go to help fund college scholarships based on financial need. Rice Law Firm […]

Regardless of whether you are the Petitioner or the Respondent, the injunction process can be extremely confusing. There is no State Attorney representing the interests of the Petitioner. There is no Public Defender to protect the rights of the person accused. Yet, if granted, the Court can place several restrictions on a Respondent, sometimes permanently. If the Respondent fails to comply with the Court’s Order, they can be arrested.