You’re probably aware that being charged with a felony doesn’t mean you’ll necessarily be punished for one, but do you know why and how that occurs? Felonies, which are a category of more serious crimes, carry hefty fines and prison time, whereas misdemeanors are crimes that are punishable by up... View Article
Many child support questions in Tavares, FL involve the need for DNA tests. Whether you need one to collect child support depends on the circumstances of your case. When a father acknowledges a child, you usually do not need a DNA test. But that can change, and sometimes, paternity testing... View Article
If you face domestic violence at home, there are two ways to hold your assailant accountable. One is to cooperate with the criminal process to ensure the prosecutor brings domestic violence charges in Tavares, FL. The second is to pursue your assailant through civil remedies like restraining orders, family law... View Article
Alimony—financial support from one ex-spouse to the other, so they can maintain their standard of living—is a way to make a divorce financially equal. Each case is judged on its own merits, but the following overview should give you an idea if your case will qualify. Types of alimony available... View Article
Child support is designed to help share in the financial costs of raising a child when one parent has the majority or full custodial rights. However, just because a court orders the non-custodial parent to pay child support doesn’t mean that the other parent actually will—and if you only have... View Article