On behalf of Wood Law Firm | Jun 12, 2020 | Firm News
It’s often said that military service takes a heavy toll on marriages. Yet statistics show the military divorce rate is not much different than the divorce rate among civilian couples. Unless you are a woman in the armed services — female servicemembers have a...
by Wood Law Firm | Mar 27, 2019 | Divorce, Firm News
Ah, spring break! Time to forget the books and head to the Destin, Florida, area for a week of fun in the sun and on the beach. But if you are under 21 years of age, you would do well to think seriously before drinking alcohol in Okaloosa County. Law enforcement...
by Wood Law Firm | Dec 26, 2018 | Firm News, Military Family Law
Recruits join the service for different reasons, but most new service members can feel dismayed at the number of military rules and regulations. They soon encounter the Uniform Code of Military Justice; these laws belong to the military and, in addition, each service...
by Wood Law Firm | Apr 16, 2018 | Divorce, Firm News
Arguing over household chores is a common pastime experienced by couples in Florida and everywhere else. According to research, money and communication may be the two factors that determine whether such squabbles result in a couple ending their relationship. The link...
by Wood Law Firm | Apr 3, 2018 | Divorce, Firm News
When Florida couples get a divorce, they may want to take steps that will help protect their finances. For example, couples might want to separate their joint accounts and open individual ones. They may also want to review their credit records to make sure they are...
by Wood Law Firm | Mar 29, 2018 | blog, Firm News
With the advent of spring break, motorists are reminded that there will be an influx of young drivers on our roads, an early warning that it will not be long until school is out for the summer. Be on the lookout for underage drivers who may have been drinking before...
by Wood Law Firm | Mar 19, 2018 | Divorce, Firm News
When Florida parents decide to divorce or end their personal relationship, one major priority is often ensuring that their relationship with their children is not a casualty of that same choice. This means that child custody issues can be among the most contentious...
by Wood Law Firm | Mar 12, 2018 | Divorce, Firm News
If a Florida couple needs to divide a 401(k) or another type of workplace pension plan as part of a divorce agreement, they will also need to get a document known as a qualified domestic relations order. A QDRO allows for a distribution in case of divorce without...
by Wood Law Firm | Mar 4, 2018 | blog, Firm News
Binge drinking during spring break runs rampant every year, and many people overlook the dangers. Approximately 1,800 students die each year as a result of binge drinking, and over 600,000 suffer injuries as a result of their actions while drunk. For parents, spring...
by Wood Law Firm | Jan 6, 2018 | blog, Firm News
There are a number of reasons why married couples divorce. Infidelity and drug abuse are common factors that play into a separation. However, many times, couples simply become incompatible. People change and can grow apart over the years, and this can lead to marriage...
