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Florida’s Equitable Distribution Statute Gets An Overhaul

Rice Law Firm closely follows the changes in Florida law, each year, on many legal matters, including marital and family law, as shown from our previous blogs. As an update on the issue of equitable distribution in a dissolution of marriage case in the state of Florida, both chambers of the Florida legislature, during the recent 2024 Florida legislative session, approved some important changes to Florida Statute 61.075, which is referred to as the equitable distribution provision.
By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney

Child Support: Consequences of Non-Payment

Florida Statutes create the guidelines for establishing the child support obligations from one parent to the other, but what happens if the obligated parent doesn’t pay the ordered child support?
By MaryCatherine Crock, Daytona Family Lawyer

Co-parenting Counseling

For families experiencing the turmoil that so often comes with divorce or separation, co-parenting counseling can help.
By Serena Baldacchino, Daytona Family Lawyer

Don’t Go Breaking My Lease: Choice of Remedy for Tenant Moving out Early

Landlords are often faced with a difficult decision when a tenant unexpectedly moves out. These decisions are even more complex as landlords try to navigate Florida law and the terms of the leasing agreement. When a tenant moves out before the agreed upon date, it is crucial to examine the law and the lease to remedy the situation in a lawful manner.
By Jena Conley, Daytona Beach Attorney

Parent and Child Electronic Communication

Florida Statutes create the guidelines for establishing court ordered electronic communication between a non-timesharing parent and a child.
By MaryCatherine Crock, Daytona Family Lawyer

Understanding Summary Probate Administration in Florida

For some individuals, probate administration can be a daunting process, especially during times of grief and loss. However, in Florida, there are various types of probate administration, each designed to accommodate different circumstances.
By Matthew Shapiro, Daytona Beach Attorney
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Bonds

Based on legislation that was signed into law last year by the Governor of Florida and that went into effective January 1, 2024, the highest Court in the state of Florida, the Florida Supreme Court, must now adopt a uniform bond schedule and be distributed to the twenty judicial circuits in Florida.
By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney

Parental Alienation

It is the public policy in Florida that minor children have frequent and continuing contact with both parents after the marriage is dissolved or the parents separate and to “encourage parents to share the rights and responsibilities, and joys of childrearing.” Ideally, parents are mature enough to learn to successfully co-parent for the sake of their child. What happens, then, if a minor child resists spending time or communicating with one parent?
By Serena Baldacchino, Daytona Family Lawyer

Overstaying Your Welcome: Difference Between Unlawful Detainer and Eviction in Florida

While eviction and unlawful detainer both involve the removal of another person from your property, they are two distinct and separate causes of actions despite their apparent similarities. Understanding the specifics of the situation and the law is crucial in choosing the appropriate legal court for removing an unwanted occupant from your premises.
By Jena Conley, Daytona Beach Attorney

Navigating Probate Courts: Unraveling the Complexities of Estate Settlement

Probate court, often shrouded in mystery and misconception, plays a crucial role in the legal landscape when it comes to settling the affairs of a deceased individual.
By Matthew Shapiro, Daytona Beach Attorney