One of the most common questions I hear is whether a will has to be notarized to be valid. The short answer in Florida is no. A will does not have to be notarized to be legally valid. What it must have, under Florida law, is the proper execution: the testator must sign the will […]
Unfortunately, many Dissolution of Marriage and Paternity cases involve domestic violence. If you or your children have been victims of domestic violence or have reasonable cause to believe domestic violence is imminent, you can petition the court for an injunction for protection (IFP) Against Domestic Violence (a.k.a a restraining order). A Florida IFP Against Domestic […]
In consulting with prospective clients over the years regarding the dissolution of marriage matters, there are certain questions I am asked quite often. They are as follows: 1. If I Leave The Marital Home Is That Considered Abandonment Of Property? The answer is no. If your name is on the deed/title to the real property, […]
On December 18, 2025, the Florida Supreme Court issued its updated uniform statewide bond schedule. The effective date for the new bond schedule is January 1, 2026. This new schedule standardizes pre-hearing release amounts across all 20 judicial circuits in Florida to ensure consistency, regardless of geography. The bond schedule applies specifically when the police […]
