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Prenuptial agreements in Florida are valid and binding if they are well drafted and executed voluntarily after full financial disclosure.
By Paul E Rice, Jr. - Board Certified Divorce Attorney
Divorcing couples may be surprised to learn that one can file for a spousal or survivor benefit on the record of an ex-spouse. To qualify, you must be single and have been married to your ex for more than 10 years prior to the divorce. Your ex-spouse does not have to be receiving his or her own benefits yet for you to be eligible.
By Elizabeth King
Divorce can take an emotional toll on children. Help kids avoid confusion and frustration through open communication and clear explanation. Get started with this advice.
By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney
The tiniest of words can have the greatest consequence. An appellate court recently ruled that the word “a,” the smallest of words in the English language, could (and in fact did) mean the difference of a million and a half dollars.
By Paul E Rice, Jr. - Board Certified Divorce Attorney
According to the U.S. Coast Guard, alcohol misuse is the leading contributing factor to boating fatalities each year. With summer in Central Florida in full swing and a wealth of waterways to explore, it’s important to understand the facts about drinking and boating. Here’s how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.
By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney
Being arrested can be a highly-stressful ordeal. Your thoughts will be swirling about what happens next, how such detainment could affect your work and home life, what the future might hold, and similar. Thankfully, there are methods by which you can reduce the impact and concern that comes along with being arrested.
By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney
One of the many considerations with which you’ll be faced is making the best time-sharing schedule choices for your children or minor dependents. Deciding on a custodial parent is part of that process. The custodial parent is the individual who has either sole physical custody of minor children or the person with whom youth reside for the majority of their time. Here’s what you need to know about being named a custodial parent:
By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney
The personal representative, sometimes referred to as executor, is the person appointed by the court to be in charge of the administration of a deceased person’s probate estate.
By Matthew Shapiro, Daytona Beach Attorney
Responsible gun owners can still face legal action. Use these suggestions to protect yourself and your loved ones from unexpected incidents.
By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney
You don’t have to stand for the spread of misinformation and lies. Know your rights when it comes to online attacks by an ex-spouse.
By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney