It is already that time of the year: Miami-Dade County high schools and Miami University are just days away from beginning their fall semesters. That means it’s also time for parents who will be buying a new or used vehicle for their teen driver to make that important...
Miami Law Blog
What do judges look for when approving child custody agreements?
Sometimes divorcing parents have to resolve child custody matters through litigation in a divorce court, where the judge makes the final custody determination. If you are fortunate enough to have a somewhat cooperative relationship with your spouse, you might be able...
Getting a gray divorce? Protect your retirement accounts!
If you and your spouse have decided to divorce later in life, you likely have different problems than a younger couple would. For example, there likely won’t be any child custody issues for you to worry about. On the other hand, you will have to decide what to do with...
Do I have to divide my retirement accounts in divorce?
If you file for divorce, the court will divide any assets you acquired during your marriage between you and your ex-spouse. This distribution of marital property includes retirement accounts, which is why you may have to hand over a portion of your retirement plan to...
Custodial issues when it comes to fathers’ rights
Sometimes, but not often, divorced fathers gain sole custody of their children. But because of this fact, most divorced fathers find themselves as part-time parents, often just seeing their children every other weekend. It does not feel good to be standing on the...
An emerging divorce complication: Cryptocurrency
You might have a friend or family member in Miami who has gotten in on cryptocurrency of one sort or another. Or maybe you’ve taken the plunge yourself. The popularity of the digital assets has soared over the past decade. While Bitcoin is the most recognizable crypto...
Obtaining a protective order from domestic violence in Florida
You can file an injunction for protection against domestic violence in Florida if a spouse, partner, former spouse or partner, family member, or household member harms or threatens to harm you. Commonly called a restraining order, this legal order prevents the person...
Proving who is at fault in a multi-car crash
Determining who is at fault in minor car accidents, such as fender-benders during rush hour and rear-end collisions in parking lots, is often a simple task. However, identifying the cause of a multi-car crash involves many variables. Although Florida has guidelines...
What are some signs of a spinal cord injury?
After a crash or injury, you may start to notice negative changes in your life, mind and emotional state. It can be hard to know whether or not these problems come from a spinal cord injury or something else, so taking careful notice of any worrisome health issues is...
How does mediation differ from a trial?
When you have come to the difficult decision to go through with a divorce, you may believe that a tough court fight looms ahead of you. However, this does not have to be the case. Some divorcing couples find that they can save money and spare themselves emotional...