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What Do I Do If My Spouse Violates a Restraining Order or Temporary Injunction?
/by Crystal Collins Spencer, Attorney at LawBeing fearful of one’s spouse is an unsettling thought, yet a reality that thousands of women and men across the United States deal with daily. If a spouse is abusive or the threat of harm is present, an individual in Florida can seek a protective order or temporary injunction (also known as a restraining order). […]
How to Tell Your Children You Are Divorcing
/by Crystal Collins Spencer, Attorney at LawIf you are a parent who is thinking about or is already in the process of divorce, you’re probably concerned about how to break the news to your children. When parents divorce, it has an impact on adult children, friends, and even distant family, but it’s usually minor children who experience the most stress from […]
I Hired A Family Attorney, Now What?
/by Crystal Collins Spencer, Attorney at LawWhether you decide to hire a lawyer due to divorce, a family dispute, medical child custody, or for some other issue, you’ll want to make sure there is excellent communication between you, your lawyer, and all parties involved. Here are some tips on how to stay on top of your case after you hire a […]
Causes of Truck Accidents
/by Crystal Collins Spencer, Attorney at LawTrucking accidents are tragically common throughout Florida and the rest of the United States. To be sure, statistics provided by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles show that 4,812 truck crashes that led to injuries, as well as 222 that resulted in fatalities occurred in the state in 2015. Of course, because trucks can weigh […]
How is Child Support Calculated in Florida?
/by Crystal Collins Spencer, Attorney at LawThe issue of child support is often one of extreme importance for divorcing spouses in Florida. To be sure, child support, which is payment from one spouse to the other for the support any shared children, is necessary to ensure their well-being. In the Sunshine State, Florida Statute 61.30 sets forth guidelines for how child support should be calculated […]
Teen Drivers & Distractions in Florida
/by Crystal Collins Spencer, Attorney at LawAccording to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 60 percent of all accidents caused by teenage drivers occur due to some type of distraction. This is an alarming statistic, especially when you consider the inexperience of the typical teenage driver. The 60 percent figure is three times the rate of accidents caused by distracted drivers […]
Injured By An Aggressive Driver
/by Crystal Collins Spencer, Attorney at LawIt seems like everyone is in a hurry these days, including drivers on Florida roads. Whether it’s from stress, a self-centered attitude, or because they’re running late, aggressive driving has become a serious problem across the country. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that aggressive driving is the cause of two-thirds […]
Dealing with Divorce in the Florida Workplace
/by Crystal Collins Spencer, Attorney at LawIf you’re going through a divorce, you might not have given a lot of thought to how this will affect you at work. Assuming you have a full-time job, you spend more of your waking hours at work during the week than anywhere else. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that your problems at home […]
Tips to Help You Prepare Your Children for Divorce
/by Crystal Collins Spencer, Attorney at LawDeciding to pursue a divorce is never easy, especially when you and your spouse have children together. Some parents dread telling their children so much that they avoid it as long as possible. What they probably don’t realize is that even their youngest children can tell that something serious is happening with their parents, even […]
Distracted Driving: Look Out for Children Going Back to School
/by Crystal Collins Spencer, Attorney at LawA recent report by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) states that 29 percent of fatal pedestrian accident occur in the fall. This makes it the deadliest time of year for people crossing a road on foot. Unfortunately, distracted driving is a leading cause of these types of accidents. Now that school is […]
Divorce, Religion, and Child-Rearing
/by Crystal Collins Spencer, Attorney at LawSome of the world’s most devastating conflicts have arisen over religion. It should come as no surprise that, during the already fraught process of obtaining a divorce, many parents of differing faiths find it all but impossible to reach a suitable compromise on the manner and extent of their child’s religious education. Courts will attempt […]
Bills under Consideration Would Alter Court’s Options to Enforce Child Support Payment, Calculation of Alimony
/by Crystal Collins Spencer, Attorney at LawThe Florida state legislature is currently considering two bills relevant to divorce and custody in Florida. One would modify the manner in which Florida courts can sanction parents who have failed to pay child support. The other would alter how alimony is calculated after a divorce. Court’s ability to automatically revoke nonpaying parent’s driver’s license […]
Consider These Tips if Separating from Your Spouse
/by Crystal Collins Spencer, Attorney at LawMaking the choice to divorce from a spouse requires serious consideration and time. Many couples elect to spend a period of time separated before filing for divorce to be sure that they wish to end their marriage. It’s important to enter a separation thoughtfully and with adequate planning to make the separation as painless as […]
Proving Income of a Self-Employed Spouse
/by Crystal Collins Spencer, Attorney at LawThere are many reasons why the parties to a divorce are required to produce complete and truthful financial disclosures to the court. Income and asset information is used to calculate spousal maintenance, child support payments, and a fair division of marital assets. If your spouse has a traditional, salaried job and does not earn outside […]
Questions and Answers on Injunctions for Protection against Domestic Violence
/by Crystal Collins Spencer, Attorney at LawIntimate relationships can be sources of great joy, but when those relationships sour, they can bring fear and violence into spouses or partners’ lives. It is not unheard of for a spouse to lash out with threats or violence after the other spouse files for divorce. If you have been threatened with or subjected to […]