If you’re coming into Florida as a tourist riding your motorcycle, one law that you might be familiar with from home is the Dead Red law. A Dead Red law allows you to go through a red light if it isn’t changing after several rotations. This law applies in many states,...
A lot can happen between the time parents conceive a child and the child is born. Parents who are no longer together can find themselves needing to discuss a parenting plan even though they just brought their baby home from the hospital. You'll want to account for...
There is unsafe driving, and then there is reckless driving. While even typically responsible people can be unsafe behind the wheel sometimes, fewer drivers engage in behavior that could count as reckless driving. Under Florida law, reckless driving involves the...
When you're co-parenting after divorce, you should expect that there will be some contention. If you and your ex can find a way to work through that and focus on what's in your kids' best interests, then you'll likely find that things aren't as stressful. Things may...
Vision is one sense that tends to change over time. Many people start out with good vision but may have it worsen as they age. Others may develop diseases, like cataracts, that make it harder for them to see clearly. Today, there are many operations and medications...
You are getting a divorce, and you know well that it’s because you started an extramarital affair. It was your choice, you made it, and it’s the reason you and your spouse decided to split up. What you’re concerned about is still being able to see your children....
When you go through a divorce and you share children with your ex, you’re going to have to continue to communicate with each other even after the paperwork is finalized. Being able to co-parent with your ex can benefit your children and could make things less...
Before they got married, many couples in the Sarasota area drafted a prenuptial agreement. A prenup is a way of protecting your financial future in case of a possible divorce in the future. They can be especially important for people who are getting married for a...
When you and your former spouse divorce, one of you may have reason to pursue alimony from the other. Florida recognizes four different types of alimony: bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative, durational and permanent alimony. The state references the same set of variables...
Your income level and that of your child’s other parent may change over time, and so, too, might your child’s financial needs. When these circumstances arise, you may decide to seek a modification of your existing Florida child support order. You have the right to...
