Recent Blog Posts
Will Medical Debt Lead to Bankruptcy and/or Homelessness?
Over a quarter of Americans are straddled with serious medical debt. Medical bills that come rolling in for prescriptions, emergency care, hospital and doctor visits, physical therapy, medical devices, and related insurance premiums suck up huge portions of Americans’ earnings, often leaving them to forgo needed medical care, heating, grocery purchases, credit card debt,… Read More »
Florida Self Defense Law
If you’ve been involved in an event that resulted in the death of someone else, it’s possible you could be charged with manslaughter, or even murder, as an upshot of the incident. But were your actions legally justified? Is it ever legally acceptable to kill another human being? The fact is, under limited circumstances,… Read More »
Protecting Digital Life After Leaving Your Abuser
You’ve made the break, and hope you never have to deal with your abuser again! Modern times require that you take specific steps to prevent your abuser from victimizing you further through cyberstalking, identity theft, or otherwise disrupting your life. Here are some very clear steps you should take in order to keep your… Read More »
Means Testing for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Do you qualify to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy? Many people don’t realize that the filing process includes means testing in order to have debt discharged with no repayment plan. While it’s a federal process, state law in Florida governs the rules around exemptions—meaning you can’t claim exemptions provided under federal law. The means… Read More »
Defending Child Sexual Abuse Charges
In a criminal case alleging child sexual contact, the public sentiment is pretty much guaranteed to be against the defendant. These kinds of cases are intrinsically difficult to deal with. For the defendant, the utter terror associated with the trial is understandable. Life will never be the same—irrespective of the verdict. Being accused of… Read More »
Domestic Violence: Finding Safety for You and Your Pet
If you are experiencing domestic violence (DV) and are reluctant to get out of the dangerous situation you’re in because you fear for the safety of your pet, you’re definitely not alone. Nearly all respondents to a survey on the matter report that the ability to keep their pets with them is a central… Read More »
Bad News for Medical Debt and Your Credit Report
For years consumer advocates have been pushing to leave medical debt and bills off of credit score reports, because getting sick shouldn’t be a factor in whether someone is worthy of getting credit. Americans celebrated when, in January of 2025, a rule was finalized by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ending the inclusion… Read More »
Coercive Control and Gaslighting can be Abusive
Gaslighting is a term we hear a lot these days, but what does it really mean, and how damaging is it in an intimate relationship? The truth is that gaslighting is a form of coercive control that can be extremely hurtful and destructive. What Gaslighting Looks Like Are you in a relationship where an… Read More »
Bankruptcy and Racial Bias
Bankruptcy is often touted as a last resort for individuals who have unmanageable debt. And to be clear, many who file for bankruptcy find that the court wipes out a nice chunk of outstanding debt, improving the lifetime earnings of both the filer and of their children. That’s great news for Americans who find… Read More »
What You Need to Know When You Get a DUI
If you’ve been arrested and charged with driving under the influence, you could be headed for a world of hurt, particularly if it’s not the first time you’ve faced such charges. Having a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney by your side is more important now than ever. DUI Penalties in Florida In Florida, driving with… Read More »