Child support is meant to help both parents take care of their children following a divorce. Child support laws vary from state to state. In Florida there is a statutory table that determines child support amounts to be paid by each parent based upon their net income. These amounts are the baseline child support amounts. Whether you are paying child support or receiving child support, you...
A question I get asked all the time is should I take the breath test if I get stopped for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in Florida? It is a simple question but one I cannot answer. In Florida, we have an implied consent law, once you are granted the privilege of driving in Florida and you accept that privilege, you consent to a breath test, or other tests as outlined in § 316.1932,...
In Florida, the crime of trafficking in marijuana is defined in section 893.135(1)(a) of the Florida Statues. So what is trafficking in marijuana according to Florida law? Any person who knowingly sells, purchases, manufactures, delivers, or brings into this state, or who is knowingly in actual or constructive possession of, in excess of 25 pounds of marijuana, or 300 or more marijuana plants....
Your gun rights come with a host of serious responsibilities. Considering the repercussions for a gun crime—which can include jail time, fines, a criminal record, and a loss of your gun rights—you should never treat the matter lightly. Whether you've been arrested for illegal gun possession, shooting an intruder, or another gun-related crime, you must always understand your rights in the...
What does an arrest actually look like? For one thing, it doesn't always start with handcuffs and a booking—it can sometimes begin with a simple Notice to Appear in court. As a Florida resident, it's important to understand each step of the arrest process in your state. Get to know the following steps, so you can have a heads-up in case anything should happen. Step 1: Arrest If a police officer...
When parents are accused of behavior that harms their children, they may face a civil dependency action. The dependency process usually follows accusations of abuse, neglect, or abandonment and can result in the child's removal from the parents' custody. If you are a parent or guardian facing this situation, it's very important to understand how the civil case will proceed in your state. Keep...
When you're involved in a car accident caused by another driver, you might find that the expenses start to pile up fairly quickly. Between medical bills, car repairs, and lost time at work, it can feel as though you're being punished for someone else's mistake. If the injuries or property damage were extensive, the insurance settlement offer may not be enough—you may only be able to recover...
When you commit a crime, you don't just do the time—you face an array of lifelong challenges. The immediate punishments for a criminal conviction could include fines, community service, or a prison sentence, depending on the type and the severity of the crime. Misdemeanor defendants typically face a lighter sentence, with imprisonment lasting up to one year, whereas felony defendants may be...
During a divorce, one of the most difficult things that people need to go through is the division of assets. During the marriage, both couples typically have the ‘what’s mine is yours, and what’s yours is mine’ approach, which is a very healthy attitude. At some point in the divorce, however, everything that you own will need to become either yours, or your ex’s. If you can’t come to...
Since my appearance on the Katie Couric Show on June 25th, 2013, I have been getting a lot of emails asking about Social Media Prenuptials or Agreements as a way to prevent Revenge Porn. I've also received several inquiries from people who are not intending to get married but are interested in a Social Media Agreement to protect them against the possibility of Revenge Porn. A Prenuptial is an...
