Family Law Issues Arising Out Of Massage Parlor Bust in MARTIN, ST. LUCIE AND INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
Feb 22, 2019
Hundreds of men throughout the Treasure Coast have been arrested and will be arrested on charges of solicitation to commit prostitution. Firstly, this situation is quite sad and it’s reverberations wi...
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Picking a Family Law Attorney: Male, Female, Does It Matter?
Jan 02, 2017
This guide addresses such issues as the gender of the attorney, the judge assigned to your case and the latest variation of attorneys marketing themselves as "Men's or Women's Lawyers Only"....
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I JUST WANT TO TALK TO THE JUDGE ABOUT MY DIVORCE, CHILD CUSTODY, PATERNITY, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASE
Jan 02, 2017
This guide will examine and address one of the most commonly asked questions that I hear on a daily basis in my practice of family law; that question being I JUST WANT TO TALK TO THE JUDGE ABOUT MY DI...
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THIS GUIDE IS STILL UNDER CONSTUCTION Relocation of a Child and/or Parent of a Child
Nov 08, 2014
This guide is a short synopsis of Florida law regarding the relocation of a parent or a child under Florida law. This guide will discuss Fla. Stat. 61.13001 and the case law on the subject as well a...
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How are Child Custody Rights Determined in Florida (Parental Responsibility & Timesharing)
Oct 27, 2013
In the 2008 legislative session, Florida made sweeping changes in its law regarding how, what was commonly referred to in the public as "custody" or "primary residence" is determined. The term "custody...
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Father’s Rights- What Rights do Father’s Have With Respect to Children Under Florida Law
Sep 29, 2013
Firstly, the purpose of this blog post is not to say that I have any favoritism towards Fathers over Mothers when it comes to whom I represent. I represent both fathers and mothers with equal vigor. So...
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What is a Durable Power of Attorney in Florida and Why Should I have One by Joseph Gufford Attorney
Jul 29, 2013
Durable Power of Attorney
Q: What is a Durable Power of Attorney for Property?
A Durable Power of Attorney for Property (DPA) is a document that allows you (theprincipal) to give authority to another p...
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Grandparent Rights- Temporay Legal Custody by Relatives
Jul 22, 2013
This is an article written by Joe Gufford an attorney in Stuart Florida. The Supreme Court of the United States and the Florida Supreme Court has determined that most grandparent rights statutes are un...
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Should I Tell My Spouse or Significant Other that I am Filing for Divorce or Custody or that I Hired
Jul 21, 2013
This is a very common question that I get when clients consult with me regarding a divorce, child custody case or other family law matter. Of course, filing a divorce or custody matter is a very signif...
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What is the Divorce Process in Florida
Jul 14, 2013
What is the legal divorce process like?
Although some divorces are very simple and can be handled with a minimum amount of red tape and delay, such as when there is no significant property involved and...
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