Relocations from the Judge's Perspective
Parent and child relocation cases are some of the most challenging. If denied, a parent may be forced to move without their child. If granted, a parent is crushed, a child could be harmed, and there is a timesharing schedule to work out.
Judge Sally D.M. Kest is a judge in Orange County. She recently published an article in The Commentator.
Judge Kest has found that many attorneys do not comply... [...]
Custody and Courtroom Demeanor
How you speak, dress and act can impact the outcome in a custody case. Judges use their intuition to size up a witness. Being aware of that can be critical.
For one mother who lost custody, the judge's perception of her credibility seemed to have been the key issue in her case. I've written about courtroom etiquette before.
In the New York case, the Mother testified that she met the Father during... [...]
Violating Probation in Miami
In the aftermath of a crime, a defendant accused of that crime who is convicted or agrees to a plea deal will often face a sentence that includes probation. Probation may follow a prison term or may be the sentence itself that allows the defendant to avoid jail time. Probation provides a major stepping stone for the defendant, who is allowed to go free back into society for a certain amount of time on the... [...]
Failed to Report to Your Probation Officer, Now What?
Probation violations are serious. By ignoring or refusing your probation obligations, you could find yourself back in jail finishing out the rest of your sentence — and then some. Whether you didn't report to your probation officer in person or you didn't check-in over the phone, failing to report may trigger some legal consequences that you didn't realize could... [...]
Arrested for Domestic Violence in Florida? What happens now?
Due to the political nature of domestic violence, a domestic battery charge is treated differently than most other crimes. Therefore, it is important that you speak with an experienced domestic violence attorney about the facts of your particular case. The following are some frequently asked questions regarding domestic violence arrests:
Can I bond out of jail?
Yes, but not... [...]
