When you need help with a family law issue, such as a dissolution of your marriage, a paternity action, or a modification of the final judgment in your Family Law case, there are distinct advantages to hiring a local family law attorney. Relationships With Local Judges and Attorneys A local family attorney has built relationships […]
Partner Philip Bonamo on April 17, 2025, attended the Volusia County Bar Association’s (VCBA) annual Bench & BBQ event held in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. This is one of the VCBA’s largest attended events each year, with local attorneys and judiciary in attendance. Philip Bonamo (pictured right) is a past president of the VCBA.
Navigating child custody matters can be one of the most emotionally challenging experiences for parents in Volusia County. When the well-being of your children and your relationship with them is at stake, having experienced legal representation becomes not just helpful, but essential. A knowledgeable Volusia County attorney specializing in family law can make all the […]
Choosing the right Volusia family law attorney for your divorce can significantly impact the outcome of your case and your future. The divorce process in Volusia County involves complex legal procedures, emotional challenges, and important decisions that will affect you and your family for years to come. Before you entrust your divorce case to a […]
Attorneys Matthew Shapiro and MaryCatherine Crock attended the spring meeting for the Dunn Blount Inn of Court on March 27, 2025. The meeting hosted a panel of the local judiciary which gave significant and beneficial insight into courtroom procedure and professionalism. The panel presented to an audience of the local Volusia Bar and took questions […]
An Enhanced Life Estate Deed, commonly referred to as a Lady Bird Deed, is an advantageous legal instrument that automatically transfers real property to a designated beneficiary upon the owner’s death. This deed allows the owner to maintain full control over the property during their lifetime while avoiding the need for probate to transfer ownership […]
A deed is a crucial legal document in real estate transactions, serving as the instrument which transfers property ownership from one party to another. Deeds are also used to provide a clear record of the transfer of ownership interest. It is important to ensure that a deed is properly drafted, executed, and recorded to avoid […]
Florida Statutes create the guidelines for establishing parenting plans within the best interests of the child/ren. However, there are some frequent provisions that can be put in place that arent always spelled out within the statute. An example of that type of provision is the right of first refusal. The right of first refusal is […]
Partner, Philip Bonamo, attended the Florida Bar Board of Governor’s Board meeting held January 15 through January 17, 2025, in Tallahassee, Florida. Mr. Bonamo is the Board of Governor’s member/representative for the Seventh Judicial Circuit of Florida. Mr. Bonamo is going into his fifth year on the Board. He sits on the Florida Bar Board […]
