When it comes to the law, just about everything can be taken personally. They set the rules for how we interact with each other as a society, but when it comes to family, your issues are more than just statutes in legislation. When clients come to our office, they’re often experiencing one of the most difficult times in their lives, but you should remember that you’re not alone. If you’re looking for a lawyer that Read More

Being accused of a crime is a stressful and traumatic experience that can happen to anyone. When your freedom or reputation is on the line, the last thing you want is to deal with a lawyer that doesn’t take you or your case seriously. Not every lawyer is equipped to provide the empathetic and effective representation you need. There are some key characteristics to look out for when selecting a criminal defense Read More

A good parenting plan should be airtight and account for all types of circumstances. It should work for your family regardless of how old your children are. If you feel something is missing or needs to be changed in your filed parenting plan, it’s important to know some of the key requirements for making that change. In order to modify a parenting plan in Florida, there must be a substantial, material, and Read More

When parents divorce in Florida, one of their main concerns is usually the custody of the children. It’s a highly emotional aspect of divorce that you can negotiate with your spouse and finalize in a parenting plan that outlines how you will both share the rights and responsibilities of raising your children. This plan will cover issues like the following: Sharing of parental rights, responsibilities, and child care Read More

When you’re preparing for divorce in Florida, there are several steps you need to take. After you and your spouse have spent years or even decades as a couple, you both have to decide how some things will be shared- like child custody- and how others will be divided- like the marital assets. In this blog, we’ll explain how marital assets are defined and how they are distributed under Florida law. What are Marital Read More

In Florida, parenting plans spell out the responsibilities of each parent and the time-sharing schedule for the child. It can be frustrating when an ex-spouse doesn't comply with the established parenting plan. Florida courts have the power to enforce parenting plans and to change them.  What if you want to change the plan?  To change or modify the plan, one must petition the court to modify the parenting plan. If Read More

If you were arrested but not convicted of a crime, your record may be eligible for sealing or expungement in Florida. You cannot expunge or seal your Florida record if you have ever been convicted of a crime.  What’s the Difference Between Sealing and Expungement? The main difference between sealing and expungement is that when records are sealed, they still exist; however, the public cannot view them. Most Read More

People don’t like to think about the need for a will, but having a plan in place is important. Also, many people have wills, but forget the importance of a living will. Living wills provide for your interests after death, while a living will provides for your interest while you are alive. Last Will and Testament A will outlines how you’d like your property to be distributed to your loved ones, known as your Read More

A common assumption among divorcees is that mothers generally receive preferential custody in divorce proceedings. Nowadays, the law and judges’ outlook on “the best interest of the child” is much different from what it used to be. Thankfully, this means that neither parent is given a preference over the other under Florida statute. Also, “custody” is not used anymore; it is now time-sharing.  Determining Read More

After vetoing a bill that would expand expunction measures to include juvenile offenders one year ago, Governor Ron DeSantis has approved HB 195, an updated version of the same bill which provides minors the ability to expunge a criminal record after completing a diversion program. By allowing them a second chance, HB 195 will be a major benefit to minors who are faced with the burden of a criminal record, and Read More