If unhappiness describes the general mood of your marriage and you know that divorce is the only answer and is coming down the pipe, its time to get on your game face. Have you given much thought to your finances? It’s time.Two experts in the subject, a Georgia lawyer who…
I’ve said for years that the courtroom is no place for common sense. At least thats the way it appears sitting from my defense table. Defendants are often misinformed that the State is going to see them as a person instead of as a case number and that mitigating factors…
Last month, the American Bar Association issued a report in which it identified numerous problems with Ohio’s existing death-penalty scheme including botched lethal injections. Unfortunately, botched legal injections are a reality and not fictional. They are becoming increasingly documented and more and more prisoners are dying in agony. The State…
Drunk Driving Drunk driving is a crime in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Depending upon the state, the name of the offense will vary. Some states refer to the offense as DWI, driving while intoxicated. Others use DUI, driving under the influence of an intoxicant, or OUI,…
Florida grandparent visitation As a Florida Family Law Lawyer, I was recently asked by a grandparent about their rights to see and visit with their grandchild. The client stated, “my daughter isn’t allowing me or my Husband to see our grandchildren! I want to file a petition for grandparent visitation…
Alimony or spousal support in Florida comes in five (5) basic types which are: 1.Permanent Alimony 2. Lump Sum Alimony 3. Temporary Alimony 4. Rehabilitative Alimony 5. Bridge the Gap Alimony Most types of alimony or spousal support in Florida require the elements of need and ability to pay. For…
As a Jacksonville Child Custody Attorney I often get asked about the ability of a parent to move. To move more than 50 miles, your Florida Divorce Lawyer will need to obtain court approval. In Florida, the primary residential parent MUST notify the other parent, in writing, of his or…