While anyone is vulnerable to a slip and fall, older Floridians are particularly at risk. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that as many as 25% of individuals over the age of 65 fell in 2018 alone. This means falls affected nearly 36 million...
Can nesting help our divorcing family?
It is very common to have a joint custody situation after divorce. This means that even once you divorce your ex-spouse, you will still need to have a working relationship of some sort with this person to raise your children. Depending on the specifics of your...
What does Florida consider when awarding alimony?
During your marriage, you may have relied on your spouse to help support you, having your husband or wife help finance your lifestyle while you handled other family affairs. When your Florida marriage ends, though, you may have valid concerns about being able to...
When life changes, your custody order should change, too
The custody order or parenting plan from your divorce likely plays a major role in the structure of your daily routine. When you have responsibility for your children, it will impact everything else in your life. The Florida family courts usually do their best to...
Florida ranks second in nation for fatal work zone car crashes
Encountering road work when traveling Florida’s roadways may waste time and lead to unplanned delays. It may, too, increase your chances of involvement in a serious car crash. Work zones often contain many hazards that motorists struggle to navigate. The combination...
What are the complications of a traumatic brain injury?
TBIs or traumatic brain injuries occur when you suffer a violent jolt or blow to your head or body. You may suffer blunt force trauma or TBIs can occur when an object enters your brain tissue, such as a bullet, glass or a piece of skull. TBIs may consist of bleeding,...
Unpaid child support and tax refund interception
If you have fallen behind on your child support payments or your former partner is refusing to pay what they owe, there are multiple factors you need to examine. For example, it is very important to understand the potential consequences of unpaid child support as well...
Why this is one of the most dangerous times of year on the roads
The end of Daylight Saving Time (DST) for another year brings driving challenges for Floridians who suddenly find themselves driving to work and other obligations in the morning directly in to the sunrise. For many more people, it means driving home in early evening...
The basics of slip-and-fall cases in Florida
Anyone who owns property that is open to visitors is responsible for ensuring that their property is reasonably safe and that hazards are either addressed or mitigated by posted warnings. This is true for homeowners, but is especially relevant when it comes to...
Proving you’re not in a ‘green card marriage’
A so-called “green card marriage” is a marriage that was merely set up so that one person could get a green card and live in the United States. It often refers to a situation in which two friends will agree to a pretend marriage. One is already a citizen. Getting...