JMB Law Blog

You have given your all but you have no hope of salvaging your marriage. It happens to the best of us. You need not feel ashamed, especially when you and your spouse are simply not right for each other. In fact, divorce can sometimes be beneficial. If you need to know if getting a divorce…

Nhat Hanh, a Buddist monk, once said, “Anger is like a flame blazing up and consuming our self-control, making us think, say, and do things that we will probably regret later.” If you have been accused of letting anger consume your self-control by allegedly committing an assault, please read on, then contact an experienced Pensacola…

Probation is a period of court-ordered supervision, given in place of jail time or even following time served. During your probationary period, you will have to abide by certain rules. Break even one and you could be resentenced. If you’ve been accused of violating the terms of your probation, please read on, then contact an…

When stressed, we’re not apt to make our best decisions and few proceedings are as stressful as child custody cases. If you’re in need of legal guidance during this stressful time, please read on, then contact an experienced Pensacola child custody lawyer to learn more about what not to do in child custody cases in…

Raising children is expensive. This can be especially true when parents are in the process of divorcing. If this process appears complex, please read on and contact an experienced Pensacola child support lawyer. HOW DOES CHILD SUPPORT WORK? Florida follows an “Income Shares Model” for determining child support. Under this model, the courts will attempt…

A domestic violence conviction in Florida can ruin a person’s future, family, and tarnish their good name. If you’ve been accused of committing an act of domestic violence, the most important thing you can do is reach out to an experienced Pensacola domestic violence lawyer here at The Law Office of James M. Burns at…

Car accidents are extremely stressful, and at times, they leave people critically injured. Please continue reading and reach out to our experienced Pensacola personal injury lawyer to learn more about car accidents in Florida and how our firm can help if you’ve been wrongfully injured in one. Here are some of the questions you may…

Divorce is an extremely complex legal issue, as it often encompasses far more than simply ending a marriage. For example, when couples get divorced, terms of property distribution, child custody, child support, and alimony often must be decided upon. As you can imagine, these issues are frequently hotly contested. When it comes to alimony, often,…

If you are someone who is divorced, though your divorced occurred months, or even years ago, there’s a strong chance your circumstances have changed since then. In some cases, people’s situations in life change significantly, making their initial divorce agreement no longer fit their needs. If you are someone who has seen a significant and…

Matters of family law require the attention of an experienced, knowledgeable, skilled, and compassionate attorney. We recognize this can be hard to find, which is why below, our Pensacola family law attorney has compiled a short checklist for anyone seeking the assistance of a family law attorney. Please continue reading and reach out to our…