Welcome to Our Blog

DUI Checkpoints in Florida: What Are Your Rights?

Drunk driving is a serious offense that is not treated lightly and, to discourage motorists from engaging in this dangerous behavior, DUI checkpoints are often set up in an attempt to keep impaired drivers off the road. Regardless if you have been drinking or not, being stopped at one of these checkpoints can be an intimidating experience and, if you are unaware of your rights, you might end up ...

Who Keeps the Engagement Ring After the Wedding is Called Off?

Engagement rings can be pricey and most people buy them with the expectation of eventually saying, “I do.” While certainly most engaged couples ultimately do take that trip down the aisle, not all engagements get to that stage. What happens to the ring when the engagement falls apart and a couple decides to part ways? Depending on the state you live in, the answer to this pressing question depends ...

What You Should Know About Your Miranda Rights

Most people know about the concept of Miranda Rights, or the Miranda warning. Because much of what most people know may come from film and television, it’s important to take a closer look at what Miranda Rights are, and why they matter when it comes to criminal law. Where they come from – Miranda Rights stem from a 1966 U.S. Supreme Court Ruling in Miranda v. Arizona . In that case, the Supreme ...

Durational vs. Permanent Alimony: Which is Right for You?

Alimony , also known as spousal support or spousal maintenance, is one of the most significant and recognizable aspects of divorce . While many people understand that it refers to payments one former spouse makes to the other, few realize that there are actually different types of alimony in Florida that may be awarded while a divorce is pending, after a divorce, and for various reasons. The types ...