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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 […]

Paul Rice, Phil Bonamo, Mary Catherine Crock and Serena Baldacchino of the Rice Law Firm attended the Florida Bar’s annual Marital & Family Law Review Course.
Philip Bonamo attends the Florida Bar Board of Governor’s Board

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 […]

Devil is in the details

The Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure establish the guidelines and rules for the discovery process in any family law matter. The rules include what may or may not need to be disclosed, what remedies one can seek for discovery violations or protective orders, and some other niche issues which may come about in a […]

At some point in many Family Law cases, the judge will order the parties to mediate before the case can be set for trial.
No, I’m not referring to the Beatles song, but rather a new law going into effect in Florida on January 1, 2025, that will require people to move back twenty-five (25) feet if a first responder verbally warns them to

For the 8th year in a row, the Rice Law Firm is participating in the Volusia County Bar Association’s Holiday Toy Drive. Paul Rice is pictured holding some of the gifts the law firm is donating to the drive. The gifts were selected from wish lists prepared by foster children in the Volusia County area. This […]

The Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure establish the guidelines and rules for the discovery process in any family law matter. The rules include what may or may not need to be disclosed, what remedies one can seek for discovery violations or protective orders, and some other niche issues which may come about in a family law case with regard to discovery.
Someone signing a contract

Contracts are a vital legal tool, serving as a foundation which governs agreements made across a wide range of situations. Individuals, businesses, and other entities rely on contracts to define their rights and obligations. A breach of contract occurs when one party fails to meet their obligations, often causing harm and damages to the other […]