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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 […]

By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney

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 […]

By Rice Law

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 […]

By Jena Conley, Daytona Beach Attorney

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 […]

By Jena Conley, Daytona Beach Attorney

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 […]

By MaryCatherine Crock, Daytona Family Lawyer
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.
By Rice Law
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 […]

By Rice Law
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 […]

By MaryCatherine Crock, Daytona Family Lawyer
At some point in many Family Law cases, the judge will order the parties to mediate before the case can be set for trial.
By Serena Baldacchino, Daytona Family Lawyer
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
By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney