JMB Law Blog

You may have heard of the term paternity before as it is the legal establishment of the identity of a child’s father. Oftentimes, individuals do not realize that the name indicated on a child’s birth certificate as the father does not mean that the individual is the child’s biological father. Paternity is often a sensitive…

If a police officer suspects that you are driving while under the influence (DUI), they must have probable cause to pull you over and conduct a field sobriety test. During a field sobriety test, a law enforcement officer will ask you to perform several physical tasks to determine whether you are intoxicated. Alongside the physical…

If you are dissolving your marriage, you may wonder what will happen to your family pet. Similarly to other hotly contested issues such as child custody, child support, spousal support, and property division, pet custody is often a common dispute in divorces. For many couples, pets are considered a member of the family. Although you…

In the state of Florida, if you operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08%, you will be charged with driving while under the influence (DUI). DUIs carry significant penalties. If convicted, you will be subject to harsh penalties including an array of fines, installation of an ignition interlock device (IID), community…

In the state of Florida drug trafficking is a serious crime that carries harsh penalties. If convicted, you will be subject to thousands of dollars in fines and up to a decade in prison. In recent years, fentanyl use has increased significantly. Fentanyl is a Schedule II synthetic opioid that is usually used in the…

One of the most contentious issues couples are confronted with when dissolving their marriage is the division of assets. When a couple divorces in Florida, any assets acquired during the marriage will be divided fairly between both parties as Florida is an equitable distribution state. However, certain types of assets are not subject to division.…

In Florida, if you make, alter, or falsify legal documents with the intent to defraud any person you will be charged with check forgery. Check forgery is a serious criminal offense that carries harsh penalties. When accused or arrested of check forgery or counterfeiting, you may feel overwhelmed by the uncertainty associated with the potential…

When divorcing, regardless of what state you reside in, every parent must support their minor children financially. Typically, the court will order the noncustodial parent to pay the custodial parent a certain amount of money periodically to pay for the child’s basic needs. This type of court-ordered payment is known as child support. A divorce…

When facing a criminal trial, depending on the crime committed, you will likely be subjected to an array of harsh penalties that negatively affect all aspects of your life. In some cases, when the state has a strong case against you, they may offer you a plea bargain. Essentially, judges, prosecutors, and criminal defense attorneys…

The circumstances surrounding each divorce are unique to each couple. With that being said, the duration of the divorce process is different for every couple. However, the divorce route you choose to pursue will affect how long your divorce takes. Keep reading to learn how long your divorce may take if you choose a certain…