Blog Posts in 2019

What Is Durational Alimony?

The state of Florida recognizes several forms of alimony payment options; one of the most common is durational alimony. Durational alimony provides one former spouse with economic assistance for a period of time; the length of time the payments are granted can’t exceed the length of the marriage. When Is Durational Alimony Granted? Durational alimony is designed to assist the lesser-earning spouse ...

What Is the Difference Between Sealing and Expunging Criminal Records?

Anyone can make a bad decision and end up with a criminal record; even a small infraction can stay on your record for the rest of your life. This can create problems when you look for employment, a place to live, or even register for higher education. However, there are a few ways to have your record sealed or expunged. When a record is sealed, it is restricted from public view; only a certain ...

Petit Theft vs. Grand Theft

Theft is the unauthorized taking or use of another person’s property. In Florida, if found guilty of this action, there are two main types of theft a person could be charged with. Depending on the worth of the item(s) stolen, a person can be charged with either petit theft or grand theft. Petit theft holds less severe punishments, as it is considered a misdemeanor. If a person is charged with ...

How to Get an Annulment in Florida

As opposed to most states in the U.S., Florida has a unique way of dealing with marriage annulments. No official laws govern or address annulments, but Florida’s higher courts have issued precedent decisions. These decisions make up Florida’s annulment laws and, while possible to be granted an annulment in Florida, it’s unusual and can be quite difficult. Void vs. Voidable Marriages In order to ...