The answer is maybe. If your driver’s license record is checked by the law enforcement and it shows that the license is in fact suspended, the officer has discretion to arrest you because it is in fact a crime to knowingly drive without a valid driver’s license. It is common for a driver to not know his license is suspended.…
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Month: June 2014
Is my inheritance a marital asset?
NO. Your inheritance, if it was given to you and you alone is a separate property free from your spouse’s claims; however, if you combined that money in a joint account with your spouse, he/she may have a claim to it. If you used it to pay marital bills, your spouse could also have a claim to it.
How is child support calculated?
In Florida, there is an actual guideline that a court will follow to establish a child support obligation. The base amount is calculated by adding both parent’s net income together and then looking on the chart for the correct number of children. The amount on that chart shows what both parents are expected to spend on their children. The court…
I wrote a bad check 5 years ago. Can I be prosecuted?
In Florida, if the check is less than $150 it is a misdemeanor of the first degree which carries a maximum of 1 year in county jail. It is subject to a 2 year statute of limitations. This means that the prosecution/State attorney must file charges against you within 2 years of the date written. If they file more than…