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... [...]
I have a Domestic Battery Case and a Restraining Order Case from the same incident. Why are there two cases?
Although the cases may involve the same incident and will most likely overlap, they are two separate and distinct cases. One civil, one criminal, with different standards of proof.
What is the difference between the two cases?
Criminal domestic violence cases
A criminal case will involve the State of Florida bringing charges... [...]
How does child support collections in FL work?
In the State of Florida, the Child Support Program has been administered by the Florida Department of Revenue since 1994. The departmental staff oversees support services for all aspects of the program in most counties. Currently there are only two counties that do not fall under the department's jurisdiction; Miami-Dade and Manatee Counties. In the case of Miami-Dade and Manatee County's,... [...]
What should you know about retirement accounts and divorce?
Couples that are going through a divorce and have money invested in retirement plans will typically be required by the court to share these assets between them. In some cases, these shared assets may be given to one of the parties instead of being split between both parties. In these situations, having a proper understanding of the rules that govern asset division in a divorce... [...]
The Four Types of Alimony in FloridaIn the state of Florida alimony is categorized into four types. They are called durational, rehabilitative, permanent and bridge-the-gap. What type is awarded by the courts is generally dependent on the length of the marriage before the dissolution took place and the financial needs and abilities of both parties.
Payments may be made in either a lump sum or periodic payments on a schedule. In some instances... [...]
