Monthly Archives: August 2022
What To Expect At A Full Hearing In A Florida Domestic Violence Case
A domestic violence case may start with a police encounter, arrest, and criminal charges, but there are also civil remedies for victims that do not involve a confrontation with law enforcement. Florida’s domestic violence statute allows a person to obtain a restraining order on an emergency basis by filing a petition and attaching an… Read More »
What To Include In A Florida Collaborative Divorce Agreement
Many divorcing spouses seek a non-confrontational, amicable resolution to dissolving their marriage, so more couples are turning to collaborative divorce instead of the traditional courtroom setting. Florida’s Collaborative Law Process Act establishes a framework for the parties to work out divorce issues through guidance from their respective attorneys, without the need for court intervention…. Read More »
How Can Personal Care Contracts Help Me Qualify For Medicaid?
If you are approaching or are older than 65 years old, you have probably given some thought to how you will pay for medical care as your needs increase with age. Even after a little homework, you may be disappointed to find that your options are limited when it comes to the US government’s… Read More »
Parental Rights Of Same Sex Couples Under Florida Child Custody Laws
Same sex couples rejoiced in 2015 when the US Supreme Court ruled that the fundamental right to marry is guaranteed to all by the due process and equal protection clauses in the US Constitution. However, marital relationships break down among same sex couples just as they do with heterosexual spouses. When going through Florida… Read More »