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Complex Divorce: What to Do When Your Spouse is Also Your Business Partner

The changing business landscape has made it possible to have the best of all worlds: living and working with a person you love and to whom you are married. However, when irreconcilable differences force the end of a romantic union, the future of a mutually-built business can be put in jeopardy.
By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney

Retirement Funds and Divorce

Coming to the difficult decision to divorce is certainly not the ideal situation for most people. Emotional and other factors inevitably come into play. In addition, there are many complex (and sometimes confusing) financial aspects involved.
By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney

2018 Alimony Reform

Simply put, if you and your spouse have been contemplating a divorce for the past few years (or more!) and if you suspect that one of you will be entitled to alimony payments after the divorce, it may be time to visit a divorce lawyer.
By Elizabeth King

The Golf Ball Hazard

Many Floridians enjoy the spaciousness and beauty of golf course views from their homes. Unfortunately, in these Homeowners’ opinion, this serenity is sometimes marred by golfers who seek, errant balls or by the balls themselves resounding off the exterior walls. Homeowners frequently wonder if there is anything that can be done about these annoyances.
By Raymond Schumann - Board Certified Real Estate Attorney

Understanding Florida’s Stand Your Ground Law

There has been much confusion and misinformation about Florida’s Stand Your Ground law. Learn the facts and how our office can assist with your claim.
By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney

Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love and affection.

Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love and affection. Many individuals show their love and affection by purchasing flowers, candy, or even a slab of beef pounded into the shape of a heart.
By Matthew Shapiro, Daytona Beach Attorney

What do you need to know about white collar crimes?

The term for “white collar crime” was created in the year of 1939 during a presidential address. They are offenses that are not violent and usually deal with the financial sector. Examples of white collar crimes can range from embezzlement to bank fraud to perjury. The offenses can result in a lengthy prison sentence and a conviction can be destructive on many different levels from families to companies.
By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney

Video Warning Consumers about Wire Fraud in Real Estate Transactions

Buying and selling a home is an exciting time, but there can be pitfalls for unsuspecting consumers .
By Raymond Schumann - Board Certified Real Estate Attorney

If You Have Been Served With A Lawsuit Do Not Wait To Contact An Attorney

In almost all civil lawsuits, once an individual is served they have twenty days to file a formal response with the court. If they do not, they risk having a default entered against them whereby they lose the right to formally defend the action brought against them.
By Matthew Shapiro, Daytona Beach Attorney

A small overview of the Tax Reform Act as it pertains to homeownership

In an effort to stop the Tax Reform Bill from harming homeownership tax incentives, over 300,000 Realtors wrote, texted, called and emailed Federal Legislators.
By Raymond Schumann - Board Certified Real Estate Attorney