If you are considering divorce, you can file in Florida if you have lived here for six or more months. Some couples can qualify for a streamlined divorce process, while others must undergo an extended dissolution process. Learn about the types of divorce in Florida...
Fla. district says teacher could return to work after drug arrest
A Florida middle school teacher is on administrative leave without pay following an arrest on drug charges last week. However, the superintendent explained that, following completion of a drug rehabilitation program and resolution of the charges, district policy could...
Violating your probation terms could land you in jail
If a court convicts you of an offense and places you on probation, you should be careful to avoid violating the terms. A probation violation puts you at risk of jail, fines or other penalties. Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Walton County area probation officers and courts...
Eyewitness identification and the trouble that comes with it
When crimes are committed in Florida and an eyewitness comes forward, many falsely believe that is the end of the case and law enforcement officials have solid evidence to put the alleged perpetrator away. In all reality, eyewitness testimony may not be as reliable as...
What is BUI?
You probably already know about the dangers of operating an automobile while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. However, what you might not know is that alcohol is even more dangerous on water, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. State governments across the...
Paternity in Florida is about the child more than the father
Fathers can be handy to have around, and for much more than opening jars. Florida acknowledges the emotional and practical support two parents can provide to a child. The state and its laws stand firmly on the side of the best interest of the child. Two parents are...
What are field sobriety tests?
A field sobriety test is an assessment that a law enforcement officer may impose upon a driver who they suspect is driving under the influence of alcohol. Rather than testing the driver's hair, blood, or breath, a field sobriety test evaluates the driver's balance,...
What is spousal support?
Readers of this Florida family law legal blog may know that a divorce will end a marriage. It breaks the legal bonds that marriage created between two people and returns them to the single status that they possessed prior to securing their union. A person can remarry...
Common questions about relocation after divorce
After you get a divorce, you may want to move away. But it is not as simple as packing your bags and taking your child with you. There are specific laws regarding relocation in Florida that you must follow. In relocation cases, judges consider both the right of the...
Defining and understanding domestic violence
Domestic violence can be a complicated legal matter than can involve both the criminal law and family law systems. It can lead to serious penalties and consequences that can increase if there is a protective order that the accused individual us also accused of...
