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How Do I Establish Paternity in Florida?
Paternity in Florida is becoming a bigger issue, as more and more couples decide to start a relationship, perhaps even live together, and have a child. Although this situation works for many, from a legal standpoint it can bring some complications. This is particularly true if the two people ever break up. In this… Read More »

How Much Does Divorce Cost in Florida?
You will have many feelings when going through a divorce. You may be angry, frustrated, sad, and if starting the process has been inevitable for some time, maybe even a little relieved. Along with these feelings, you will also have many thoughts running through your mind, one of which may be how much the… Read More »

Can Divorce be Good for Children?
When it comes to divorce that involves children, it is natural to think that it is going to be very detrimental to them. There is no denying that children suffer during a divorce just as much, if not more, than the parents going through it. However, there is another side to children that live… Read More »

Can You Get an Annulment in Florida?
When considering divorce, or about to go through one, there are a lot of terms people hear. One of these is ‘annulment’ and it is not long after people hear of it that people begin to wonder if it is right for them. So, what is an annulment, and is it possible to get… Read More »

Can You Refuse a Breathalyzer in Florida?
Many people are not aware of their rights and obligations when they are stopped for a DUI. One of the biggest questions surrounding these stops is whether or not a person must take a breath test when asked by law enforcement. While it is true that no one can force a motorist to blow… Read More »

What are Biggest Myths About MEN and Divorce?
Historically, divorce has favored women in the way that women generally got more out of the divorce than men. Women were often the ones awarded alimony, and they also were generally the parent that was awarded child custody if the divorce involved children. Today though, the world is changing and things simply do not… Read More »

How Can Smart Home Devices can Affect Your Divorce?
The age of the smart home is certainly upon us. Today, everything from locks to lights and more can all be controlled automatically, and with just the touch of a button. Many smart home features are controlled by devices such as Alexa and Google Home Hub. These devices operate on a ‘wake’ word. You… Read More »

Is it Okay to Spy on Your Spouse When Going Through Divorce?
When spouses are getting a divorce, there are a number of things they might do that they never imagined doing while they were married. One of these is spying on the other spouse. It may seem crazy, but it happens more than one would think. If you are considering divorce, or are in the… Read More »

What are the Steps in a Florida Divorce?
When going through a divorce, one of the most difficult aspects is that people typically do not know what to expect. Simply eliminating this fear of the unknown is enough to make people feel better about the process, particularly when they are the ones that want to initiate divorce proceedings in the first place…. Read More »

Is Self-Defense Legal in Florida?
Not everyone accused of committing a violent act in Florida is guilty. Self-defense is an affirmative defense, meaning that the accused acknowledges that they engaged in violent and unlawful behavior, but that they also had good reason to do so. Under Florida law, a person may use non-deadly force or deadly force in self-defense,… Read More »