Most people have heard about getting points for driving violations, but many people do not completely understand the system. Many unusual or little-known legal issues pertain to how authorities hand out points to drivers. Some of these circumstances might seem...
Reasons for suspension of your Florida driver’s license
Your driver's license in Florida is proof of your qualification and privilege to drive. Your involvement in reckless or dangerous behavior while driving that ultimately impacts the well-being of other people may put you at risk of losing your driving privileges...
Dealing with multiple traffic violations in Florida
Being charged with a traffic violation for the first time can be a scary experience. However, when you are faced with multiple charges, it's likely that you will expect the worst and wonder whether you will ever be able to drive again. It is important to not...
What if your divorce threatens your business?
Divorce is a far-reaching process that may affect nearly every area of both spouses' lives, even those that do not seem closely related. This is particularly true when one or both spouses own businesses, which the law treats like marital assets in much the same way it...
Help your children cope with your divorce by planning ahead
Learning that your parents are going through a divorce is stressful for children. Part of the reason for this is the upheaval of everything they've grown accustomed to. Another part is that they don't have any say or control. If you are planning on divorcing or think...
What happens if you text and drive in Florida?
You're driving home from school when your phone buzzes. You set it on the seat next to you, knowing it was dangerous to use it while you drove. But that buzz means a text message came in. At the next red light, you reach over and grab it. It's important. You think you...
7 ways kids say divorce affects them
Your kids are old enough to understand what it means when you tell them you're getting divorced. They may not understand all of the little details behind why you are doing it, but they know what it means. You have to be open and honest with them as you move through...
How to defend against a red light camera ticket
Many Florida drivers know the dreaded moment too well when they roll through a yellow light, get the timing wrong and see the flash of a red light camera in their rearview mirrors. After this moment several important questions will be running through your mind: Did I...
6 divorce myths debunked
Divorce myths thrive because they always move down through the grapevine. You mention that you're splitting up with your spouse, and your friend knows another friend who said that her sister's brother's uncle went through a divorce and this is how it played out. You...
Did your spouse waste or give away marital assets before divorce?
For many couples, the asset division process is one of the most complex and contested areas of an impending divorce. For couples with substantial assets, including a home, vacation properties, investment and retirement accounts, and more, it's common to disagree about...
