Holidays like the Fourth of July often prompt DUI enforcement
Holidays are a time of celebration, and for many people, celebration is synonymous with partying, which may involve the consumption of alcohol or even drugs. Especially when holidays fall on a weekend, the temptation to overindulge can be too strong for people who...
Proving paternity in Florida
Confirming you are the legal father of a child can have a significant impact on the lives of the child, you and the mother. It can affect a child's right to health insurance, family medical history and inheritance, and change things such as child support, military...
Virtual visitation rights in a military divorce
Divorce is hard on any kid, but a military divorce may be even harder on a child. When parents split up, the civilian spouse may well move off base and enter a different life with the children. Thus there are two significant changes to the child’s life: They no longer...
Tips from veterans of military marriages
A recent survey looked at the common factors in military marriages that last. With so many ending in divorce, the researcher wanted to discover why some stayed the distance. It was based on civilian women married to military men. It did not consider any other form of...
5 tips to successfully share child custody
Have you ever dreamed of picking up your kids, putting your things in the car and driving as far away as possible from your spouse to start a new life, just you and your children? It may be your dream, but it is probably not the kids’. Children thrive on spending time...
Why choose an uncontested divorce in Florida?
“’Til death do us part, that’s what we agreed.” It’s fair to say that your husband is not enamored with the idea of a divorce. You offer to arrange his death for him, but he is not keen on that either. “We can’t afford to get divorced,” he continues, “Besides, I don’t...
The importance of a parenting plan in a Florida divorce
As part of your divorce procedure, you will have to present a parenting plan. Florida law requires you to plan how the children will spend time with each of you as well as how the finances are going to work for things such as child support. The plan also needs to...
Destin cracks down on underage drinking
“I was looking for some action / But all I found was cigarettes and alcohol. “The line from rock band Oasis sums up many teenagers’ experiences of weekend trips to the Florida coast. Next time your teenage son or daughter tells you they are going to Destin for the...
Understanding alimony in Florida
The prospect of ending your marriage can leave you fearing for your financial future. Fortunately, Florida law makes allowances for this. It acknowledges that one partner may struggle afterward, especially if they sacrificed their career to bring up children or run...
You’re never too old to get a divorce
You turn to look at your husband and realize he is never going to change. He would be content to spend the rest of his life locked in his study, working on his military history novel. You wonder how many days it would take him to notice if you left. Aside from meals...
