Recent Blog Posts
Determining Voluntariness of Consent to Search in Florida
If an officer wants to search your vehicle or home, he or she must first obtain valid consent. In order for consent to be valid, the accused must freely and voluntarily give the consent. It follows, therefore, that if an officer obtains consent as a result of threats, intimidations, misrepresentation, force, or other improper… Read More »
The Role of the Guardian Ad Litem in a Florida Custody Case
In amicable cases, parents can reach an agreement about time sharing without additional intervention or help. However, in many custody cases, there are certain issues where the parents cannot see eye to eye with each other. In those cases, a judge may appoint a Guardian ad Litem to help them determine what is in… Read More »
Recommendations for Ensuring Your Prenuptial Agreement is Enforceable
It is becoming increasingly more common for couples to execute prenuptial agreements prior to getting married. The main reasons couples decide to execute a prenuptial agreement are to help reduce litigation in the event of a future divorce and to protect assets from their future spouse. However, just because you and your spouse enter… Read More »
Consenting to a Search of Your Car by a Florida Police Officer
Imagine you have just been pulled over by a police officer. He informs you that he just witnessed you driving at over fifteen miles over over the speed limit. You provide the officer with your license and registration and he writes you a ticket. You are about to get on your way when the… Read More »
Retail Theft in Florida
You are facing retail theft (shoplifting) charges in Florida and you are wondering two primary questions: (1) will the other side be able to prove their case? and (2) what penalties could I face if convicted? If you are charged with shoplifting in Florida, it is a good idea to hire a local retail… Read More »
Relocating With Minor Children in Florida
You have completed the divorce process in Florida and you were designated the primary residential parent for your children. A few years pass and you get a call from your boss that he wants to promote and relocate you to the company’s New York headquarters. You want to know whether you are permitted to… Read More »
Initiating a Military Divorce in Florida
With its 14 active military bases and 94,288 active duty and reserve members, it is no surprise that military divorces are more common in Florida than many other states. Unlike civilian divorces which are typically brought solely under Florida state law, military divorces involve both state and federal law. Specifically, the Servicemembers Civil Relief… Read More »
Establishing Paternity in Florida
Establishing paternity for a child can at times be a challenging hurdle, particularly if the mother is unmarried. Under Florida law, there is a presumption that the husband of a married mother is the father of any child that mother has, there is no such presumption for unmarried couples. As a result, in such… Read More »
The Elements and Possible Consequences of Reemployment Assistance Fraud
Florida has a Reemployment Assistance Program that allows qualified workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own to receive temporary, partial wage replacement benefits. This program is funded through federal and state employers who pay annual federal and state payroll taxes and qualified workers do not need to pay anything to receive… Read More »
Consequences of Driving with a Suspended License in Florida
Oftentimes when an individual has their license suspended, this does not mean they stop driving. Typically drivers still need to get around for work or pleasure and they risk getting caught so they can still have access to transportation. However, getting caught driving with a suspended license can have consequences graver than these people… Read More »
