Blog Posts in 2019

What Happens If You’re Convicted of Prescription Fraud?

Prescription fraud is when a person intentionally uses falsity or deception to gain a prescription drug. Doctors and pharmacists can be found guilty of prescription fraud if they prescribe or issue drugs to people without legitimate medical conditions. Florida’s prescription drug fraud laws consider the following as illicit activities: altering prescriptions; attempting to fill the same ...

When Is Permanent Alimony Awarded?

Alimony is a payment one spouse gives to the other during divorce proceedings or for a set period of time after the divorce is finalized. Most alimony is temporary and ends when the receiving spouse can independently support themselves. However, sometimes alimony is awarded to a former spouse until a court deems it unnecessary. Factors of Permanent Alimony Permanent alimony is primarily awarded ...

When to Seek a Restraining Order

A restraining order (or order of protection) is a legal document that restricts or prevents one person from contacting another. The duration and type of restraining order will vary by situation. A restraining order can: encourage the police, school officials, or other authorities to help protect you from an abusive person; provide emotional and physical protection (for example, you can call the ...

What Are a Father’s Rights Before Birth?

It can be difficult for an unwed father to claim a child as their own, especially if they are not on the best of terms with the mother. The question on the minds of many fathers-to-be is: What rights do I have to my unborn child? It’s important for men in this situation to know the following: the majority of rights concerning a pregnancy are awarded to the woman carrying the child; pregnancy is ...