FAQ

Do not talk to the police or prosecuting attorney. You should speak with a private criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.

Withheld adjudication means that you were not found guilty legally by the court. Further, if you successfully complete probation and do not have any other arrests during probation, you can legally state that you were not convicted of the crime.

The State of Florida’s criminal justice system divides crimes into several different categories depending on how serious they are. Usually, a misdemeanor crime is one where the maximum penalty is one year or less in state prison and a felony crime is a more serious crime that can result in jail or prison time for more than one year.  It is possible to have charges dropped from a felony to a misdemeanor. When charged with any serious crime, you should speak with an experienced criminal attorney as quickly as possible.

In order to file for a divorce in the State of Florida, you have to be a resident of the state for at least six  months. The only other requirement is that your marriage is “irretrievably broken.”  In other words, your marriage cannot be saved by attending marriage counseling, etc.

The laws of the State of Florida require that you file a petition requesting permission to move your child out of the state and obtain either the other parent’s written permission or a court order before moving. If you move a child out of the state without the other parent’s permission or a court order, you could be directed by the court to return the child to the state.

In cases regarding the custody of minor children, such as divorce or paternity actions, the court requires that the parents enter into a parenting plan, which outlines how much time each parent will spend with the children and which parent will be responsible for making decisions regarding the children. Should the parents be unable to agree on a parenting plan, the court will appoint a parenting coordinator to assist the parents in preparing the plan.

The laws of the State of Florida contain a specific guideline or table that is used to determine how much a parent will pay for child support. The cost of daycare and maintaining a health insurance plan for the benefit of the children is taken into consideration when calculating child support.

Yes. The State of Florida allows fathers to “disestablish” paternity if they can prove through DNA testing that they are not the natural father. There are other specific requirements that you must meet. You should contact a private attorney to discuss the matter.

Do not make any written or recorded statements to your insurance company or to the other driver’s insurance company before you consult with a private attorney.  It is vitally important that you speak with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible to protect your rights.

No, we do not charge costs or fees if we do not win your case. If we do win, our fees and costs will be deducted from the award paid by the other party. You will not have to pay any money out of pocket.

PIP insurance, or Personal Injury Protection insurance, is provided by your insurance company and pays 80% of your medical costs and 60% of your lost wages, up to a maximum of $10,000.00.