In family law cases the issue of alcohol and drug use and/or abuse often comes into play, whether you are being accused of using or whether you are making the allegation yourself. Depending on the type of court you are in and the general procedures employed by the Judge presiding over your case, proving or … Continue reading Drug Testing 101: “Need-to-Know” for Custody/Visitation Cases
Court Order Now Required to Legitimize a Child
Effective July 1, 2016, fathers of children born out-of-wedlock can no longer sign voluntary administrative legitimation acknowledgments, i.e., a child may only be legitimated by a court order. This new law, put into effect by Senate Bill 64, only applies to legitimations after July 1, 2016, and does not in any way vacate administrative legitimations … Continue reading Court Order Now Required to Legitimize a Child
The Great Divide: Military Retirement and the Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act
In any divorce proceeding, the division of retirement accounts presents a financial issue that must be dealt with during the parties’ equitable division of property. Depending on whether the parties are dividing a 401(k), IRA, Roth IRA, or any other retirement or deferred compensation plan, certain laws must be followed to ensure the correct division … Continue reading The Great Divide: Military Retirement and the Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act
Synthetics Now Bring Tougher Penalties
You may have found yourself in the following scenario: you and a few friends are heading to Florida for the weekend, looking to have a good time and enjoy the beach. To enjoy the trip, and to presumably avoid any run-ins with law enforcement, you stop by the local gas station and pick up some … Continue reading Synthetics Now Bring Tougher Penalties