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Things to Remember About Tax and Dissolution of Marriage

Taxes issues and consequences are a continuous fact of life. It is important, to look at tax effects and tax consequences when you are going through a divorce. The following is an outline of some of the important things to consider as part of your divorce case.
By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney

Parental Responsibility: Shared, Ultimate, or Sole?

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.
By Rice Law

Modification of Parenting Plan

I consult on a regular and consistent basis with parents that want to try and go back to modify or change their parenting plan that usually involve aspects of requests to modify parental responsibility and timesharing of their minor child(ren). What I am listening to and trying to determine is if the set of facts and circumstances that I am told about in these consults rise to the legal level for a modification.
By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney

Division of Pensions and Retirement Accounts In a Florida Divorce

Pensions and retirement assets are often among the largest and most significant assets at issue in a divorce proceeding. Florida’s equitable distribution law recognizes that some retirement assets are marital, some are non-marital and others are a combination of both.
By Paul E Rice, Jr. - Board Certified Divorce Attorney

Is Silence Golden? The Case for Sharing Your Estate Plan

The holidays are here. A time for family, for friends, and for gathering around the table to feast. But what would a gathering be without certain taboo topics? No, not politics. I’m talking about inheritance and estate planning. Who is in the Will, who has been omitted, and who has work to do if they want to stay off the naughty list?
By Matthew Shapiro, Daytona Beach Attorney

Disestablishment of Paternity in Florida

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.
By Rice Law

Substance Abuse and Divorce

One of the marriage difficulties that predictably leads to divorce is one spouse’s alcohol abuse or other addiction - to gambling, sex, food, drugs or spending. Over time, these habits erode the relationship and wreak havoc on finances.
By Elizabeth King

Florida’s Criminal Justice Reform – 2022

This year saw a sweeping movement in the Florida Legislature of proposed bills that would have had a large impact on the criminal justice system in Florida. While many of these bills did not become law in Florida, there were several that did, and that went into effect a few months ago- July 1, 2022. This article focuses on 2 of the new Florida criminal laws.
By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney

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

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?
By Rice Law

Using Beneficiary Designations to Avoid Probate

When it comes to estate planning, the primary goal of most clients is to eliminate the need for probate. Although a jack of all trades, probate is primarily a court proceeding designed to lawfully transfer certain assets previously owned by a deceased person. Probate is by no means a terrible undertaking, but it can be costly and time consuming. The good news is that not all assets need pass through probate.
By Matthew Shapiro, Daytona Beach Attorney