Blog Posts in 2017

How Durational Alimony Works

Will I Have to Pay Alimony? When you and your spouse split up, there is a chance you may have to pay alimony , especially if you are deemed significantly more affluent than your partner. If you are more educated, have more lucrative employment possibilities, or take more personal property away after the divorce , you are more likely to have to make payments to your ex-spouse. In cases of marriages ...

3 Reasons to Fight Your Traffic Ticket

Unlike a criminal charge, you may not be particularly motivated to contest a traffic ticket. It seems like a minor offense without serious consequences, but you may regret not putting up a fight. Here’s why: Traffic tickets are not impossible to fight. Making an effort to contest it will be worth it if your ticket is ultimately thrown out. Even if there is some truth to an officer’s reasoning for ...

Will My Child Be Tried in Juvenile or Adult Court?

Florida is actually the state with the highest number of minors charged as adults. According to the Human Rights Watch, 98% of juveniles who end up in adult courts do so because of Florida’s direct file statute. This statute allows prosecutors to move a minor’s case from juvenile to adult court without consulting a judge, unlike in other states. If your child is facing a serious charge, he or she ...

Why You Should Stay Off Social Media During a Divorce

Divorce is rarely an easy time for most couples. Emotions tend to run high, and people often say things in the heat of the moment they don’t mean later. Because of this tendency toward emotional volatility, it’s best to stay away from social media use during this time. Social media has never been more popular. It allows us easy access to stay in contact with family, friends, and casual ...