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Search and Seizure: Is it Legal on Private Property

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Conducting searches and seizures is a duty the police are allowed to perform if they have a search warrant. However, searches and seizures are partly outlawed because they infringe on the right to privacy. It is important to note however that if a probable cause is shown by a party applying for a search and seizure warrant; then the police can search and seize your property if the warrant is issued. If your property is the subject of a... [...]

How is Property Divided in a Florida Divorce?

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In divorce cases, the property can be divided in a number of ways between the divorcing couple. In the state of Florida, marital property is divided in a way that views each party in a 50/50 manner. While each party may not get the exact amount as the other, the property division in a divorce case has a number of rules applied to the situation to make it as fair as possible. Before going into a divorce, it is important that you hire Miami... [...]

What happens if my ex-spouse is not working due to layoffs during the COVID Pandemic—do they still have to contribute to child support?

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When child support is ordered, the parent who is obligated to pay is expected to make the payments. Because it is a court order, failure to pay could result in imposition of various penalties. In the present environment, many parents have experienced job loss, furloughs and layoffs as a result of COVID-19. For legal advice about a parent's child support obligations when a parent has had their job affected by the pandemic, contact the Miami FL... [...]

What are the Criteria for Succeeding at a Personal Injury Claim?

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Holding the person or party responsible for your injuries or illness can be galling. You have to confront them and somehow convince them to pay your medical bills, lost income and other damages. You also have to bypass being accused and found guilty of causing your own injury or sickness.What then does it take to succeed at filing a personal injury claim against someone else? Your first and most important strategy involves hiring one of the... [...]

Charged with a Crime While Protesting? What Comes Next?

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Many who have participated in recent protests have received criminal charges. Because a conviction for the criminal charge may have significant consequences, it is important to explore whether there are defenses available or other methods of resolution. The Miami FL criminal defense attorneys from the Law Offices of Scott A. Ferris can review your case and provide legal representation to help you contest the charges.What defenses may be... [...]