Florida drivers often do not realize DUI charges do not always come as a result of drinking too much or taking illegal drugs. When taking medication that impairs driving ability, criminal penalties can ensue. This remains true even when you take your medicine based on...
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Avoid these mistakes when preparing for divorce
If you are ending your marriage, you are no doubt experiencing emotions of all kinds, and you just want to put the divorce behind you. You may be dreading the property division phase of the proceedings, but you must clear your mind and focus on doing the best you can...
Relocation and your child custody order
For many, getting a divorce can mark the beginning of a fresh start in life and an opportunity to move away from a lifestyle that no longer works. However, when there are minor children involved, there are also limits on actions that could affect the children's...
3 factors the courts use to make custody decisions
The main question going through your head as your marriage ends is probably, "Who is going to get custody?" This concern may wrack your brain and drive you crazy. The possibility of your soon-to-be-ex getting sole custody may make you feel sad and angry. While it is...
Florida’s man defense was he only drank alcohol when stopped
There are many defenses available to individuals charged with driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. However, one defense that will definitely not work is if a driver claims he or she only consumed alcohol when the vehicle was at a stop sign or red...
A judge may order you to have an ignition interlock device
If you are arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, you are looking at the possibility of fines, license suspension and even jail time. License suspension may be your immediate concern. How are you going to get to work and back? The solution...
Modifying child custody in Florida
When a couple divorces with minor children, the parenting plan forms an important part of the final divorce order. Parents may agree on a plan and submit to the court for approval, or litigate this issue before a judge, who will then come up with an arrangement he or...
When taking your medicine lands you in criminal court
When the topic of DUI charges comes up, most people think of drunk driving. They may be surprised to learn that, in Florida, a person can end up facing DUI charges without taking a single sip of alcohol. In addition to forbidding drunk driving, Florida law also...
The estate tax and its exemptions
There are a lot of considerations that have to go into estate planning. As we have discussed on this blog previously, individuals must consider whether wills and trusts will be beneficial to them and, if so, how best to craft them to meet their needs. While the focus...