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Can You Divorce Your Common Law Spouse in Florida?
Before last week, I’d have answered this question with a simple, “no”. Section 741.211, Florida Statutes explicitly states, “No common-law marriage entered into after January 1, 1968, shall be valid…”. The title of the section is “common-law marriages void”. It seems cut and dry. However, in typical lawyer fashion, my answer today is, “it depends”. …read more
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Traveling Abroad with a Criminal Record
After Arrest Criminal cases come with significant restrictions on a person’s freedoms both before resolution and after sentencing. Typically, a person facing charges must pay a bond and comply with travel restrictions imposed by the Court to ensure their future appearance in Court. Courts often order the person to obtain specific permission if they want…read more
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Series: How to Protect Yourself During a Police Investigation
If a law enforcement officer approaches you in Florida, it is important to know how to protect yourself. Officers are well-trained to identify movements, statements and other details which can incriminate the subjects of their investigation. Even the most innocent statement could incriminate you. Everyone should know what to do and say to stay protected…read more
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Florida’s “Red Flag” Law: How the State Can Take Away Your Second Amendment Rights
History of Florida’s Risk Protection Order Act On March 9, 2018, Florida enacted the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act. The law created section 790.401, Florida Statutes (Find the full text of the statute here). This law is also known as “The Risk Protection Order Act”. The law allows law enforcement to ask…read more
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Protect Yourself From Debt Harassment
Early in my career, I stumbled upon some of Florida’s consumer protection laws. A friend was being harassed by a debt collector who was based out of state, but was conducting business going after residents of Florida