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Ask a Miami divorce attorney: How to get setoffs and credits following the sale of a marital home

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If you and your spouse sell your home as a result of a divorce, you'll want to speak with your Miami divorce attorney about whether there is a credit or setoff that you are eligible to receive. "A party is not entitled to any credits or setoffs upon the sale of the marital home unless the parties' settlement agreement, final judgment of dissolution of marriage or final judgment equitably distributing assets or debts specifically provides that... [...]

Sheriff’s deputy accused of robbery

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If you've been accused of a crime, sometimes it can feel like your options are limited or like the whole justice system is against you, and this is why you need an experienced Miami criminal defense attorney to work with you and protect your rights in a court of law. According to local sources such as CBS Miami and The News-Press, 41-year-old Mike Ronga, a deputy with the Lee County Sheriff's Office, was arrested and charged with robbery on the... [...]

Ask a Miami divorce attorney: Court-ordered electronic communication

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The prevalence of electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets and laptops has changed the way that people communicate - and this includes families that have gone through a divorce. With this in mind, Florida courts encourage parents and children to stay in touch with each other using these methods of contact, so you may want to talk to your Miami divorce attorney about court-ordered electronic communication. Your Miami divorce attorney can... [...]

Suspects in laundromat robbery and shooting in Miami

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No matter what crime you've been accused of, you have the legal right to defend yourself in court, and a Miami criminal defense lawyer can ensure that you receive a fair trial. On Sunday, May 12, a man was shot during a robbery outside a laundromat inĀ Allapattah, and remains in extremely critical condition at Jackson Memorial Hospital. According to NBC 6 South Florida, the unidentified victim was standing near hisĀ black Ford F-150 pickup... [...]

Ask a Miami divorce attorney: Parenting Coordinators and the issue of confidentiality

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Often during a divorce, parents have disagreements about what is best for their children during this difficult process. In these situations, it may be worthwhile to speak with your Miami divorce attorney about appointing a Parenting Coordinator to your case. Your Miami divorce attorney can help you better understand the role of this individual, which is addressed in Florida Statute 61.125. "The purpose of parenting coordination is to... [...]