As the pharmaceutical industry has made great advances, it has also led to a new drug problem. According to the National Center for Drug Abuse statics, 1.16 million Americans get arrested each year for drug-related offenses. With the rise of opioid addictions, no one...
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What to do if you are pulled over for a DUI
Encounters with police tend to be unnerving. Even if you have done nothing wrong, you may feel guilt or insecurity. This is especially true if the police pull you over for a DUI. Therefore, these are a few things you should do in these situations. Find a safe place to...
Signs a collaborative divorce might not work
Collaborative divorce is a process where both parties reach a mutually beneficial agreement rather than going through the traditional court system. According to Florida Statutes, a couple must decide their marriage is irretrievably broken to get a divorce. In theory,...
How may Florida couples divide assets in a collaborative divorce?
Florida's divorce courts may uphold agreements made between couples dissolving their marriages through collaborative law. As described on the Florida Bar's website, spouses may use the collaborative process to negotiate their own written settlement. An agreement could...
Is it time to modify your parenting plan?
In an amicable divorce, parents often draft a detailed plan to outline primary custody, parenting schedules, and other important details for the child's benefit. While putting your parenting plan into writing is great for protecting each parent's rights and...
How does collaborative divorce work?
There are many advantages to avoiding courtroom drama when dissolving a marriage. Couples opting to engage in the collaborative divorce process enjoy significant benefits. Among them are less stress and saving both time and money. They take place in informal settings,...
How to handle unpaid child support
Florida law requires both parents to financially support their child, even if their relationship ends. If you have custody of your children and do not receive court-ordered child support, you have legal recourse. Learn more about what to do if your child's other...
How to challenge a DUI in Florida
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that drunk drivers cause around 10,000 fatal accidents annually. A drunk driving accident can change someone's life, which is why states enact stern DUI laws. However, a person in Bartow, Florida, arrested...
Modifying a custody order in Florida
Florida custody laws allow parents to modify parenting time after the initial divorce decree has been granted. Many things change after the aftermath of your divorce, and the initial plan may become unworkable or unreasonable both for you and the child. If you have...
Benefits of collaborative divorce
Many people visualize a divorce as two former lovers battling it out in court to see which one can come out on top. While there are some divorces that are like this, it doesn't always have to be that way. Collaborative divorce in Florida can be a much less combative...