As a Florida family law attorney, I have people who need help in protecting themselves against domestic violence. I also defend people who have had a Petition for Domestic Violence filed against them. Many times, this area of law is the most misused. Many people who have had an injunction…
As a Jacksonville Beach Domestic Violence Attorney, I have represented numerous individuals who have fallen victim to domestic violence. However, at the beginning of my representation I noticed that many of my clients did not fully understand what domestic violence is and what are their rights and remedies. Florida Statute…
Gay, Lesbian, Straight, Black, White, Whoever you are . . . we All do things we regret, including breaking Florida law. However, there are often times when gay or lesbian people are judged and convicted for none other than just their gender identity and/or sexual orientation. No one deserves to…
As a Jacksonville, Florida criminal defense attorney and a Florida family law lawyer, I deal with cases of domestic violence quite often. Many times, the allegations are warranted and many times, they are not. If an injunction for protection against domestic violence is granted against a person then the federal…
The U.S. Supreme Court will soon be hearing a case involving parental rights and allegations of child abuse. The Court will be hearing a 2003 case involving a caseworker that interviewed a child regarding allegations of sexual abuse by her father, while, allegedly, refusing to allow the mother of the…
As a Jacksonville Child Custody Attorney, I often see cases involving child abuse and child neglect. I run into these issues primarily in cases involving termination of parental rights or simply child custody disputes. Florida defines abuse as “any willful act or threatened act that results in any physical, mental,…
In a crucial step to ensuring that same-sex couples, including Florida gay and lesbian couples, are also protected against the dangerous acts of violence within relationships, the Department of Justice has make clear that the criminal provisions of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is intended to protect individuals in…
Domestic violence is a serious issue not to be taken lightly. However, it is important not to overlook the possibility of false domestic violence accusations and the consequences they produce. Such accusations can destroy the reputations of the accused and can cause overwhelming legal fees if fought through the courts.…
As an experienced Jacksonville Divorce Lawyer, I often see couples at their worst. Many times, when a relationship is breaking up, the civility between the parties is also lost, and the harassing begins. This harassment can go from simply bothersome to criminal. Florida law requires that if you feel that…
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