So you have decided to get married. A question you may be asking yourself is whether you should get a prenuptial agreement prior to your wedding. I’m a divorce and family law lawyer in Venice, Florida. As part of my … Continue reading →

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Today I am going to discuss how to evict a holdover tenant in the state of Florida. Specifically, I am going to talk about performing holdover tenant evictions in Sarasota County. These types of evictions can be somewhat confusing because … Continue reading →

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In some situations it makes sense for an extended family member to have temporary custody of a child. These situations are usually extremely sad, as the parents may be struggling with mental health issues, substance abuse issues, or they may … Continue reading →

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It’s estimated that 95% of all divorces get resolved outside of court. Based on my experience as a divorce lawyer I’d agree with that assessment. Most divorces, even hotly contested ones, settle. And most cases settle at mediation or as … Continue reading →

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As a family law attorney, I often get asked how to modify a child support obligation. Whether one party thinks they are paying too much, or the other party thinks they are getting too little, it’s common for one or … Continue reading →

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I am a real estate and landlord tenant lawyer located in Venice, Florida. I routinely assist residential and commercial landlords evict tenants in Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte County. I take great pride in assisting these clients get possession of their … Continue reading →

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The following is a fairly comprehensive guide to evicting a residential tenant in Sarasota County, Florida. I am a landlord tenant lawyer in Sarasota County, and I wanted to create this resource for individuals who would like to learn more … Continue reading →

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Performing a stepparent adoption is one of the most rewarding aspects of being a family lawyer. Most of my time is spent litigating divorces and post divorce proceedings, so the chance to help a family come together is a welcome … Continue reading →

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Dividing property is often one of the greatest challenges when filing for divorce in Florida. It is very easy to get overwhelmed when trying to untangle the complicated financial issues, especially when also confronting the emotional aspects of a divorce. … Continue reading →

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You are reading this article because you are considering having your name legally changed in the State of Florida. Maybe you have recently been divorced and did not restore your name at the end of the divorce. Or perhaps you … Continue reading →

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