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Strange Divorce Facts – Red State Divorce Rates
Divorce is 27% more likely in predominantly Republican states than in predominantly Democratic states. Couples in predominantly red states tend to marry younger than in blue states. Odd but true divorce facts. Who Knew? For local Divorce Facts, don't just rely on the...
Odd Divorce Facts – Divorce and Your Profession
According to a recent study, dancers and choreographers reported the highest divorce rates (43.1%), followed by bartenders (38.4%), and massage therapists (38.2%). Rounding out the top 10 were casino workers, telephone operators, nurses, and home health aides. No matter your walk in life, divorce can be, and usually is, difficult. Divorce is about you and […]
Juvenile Criminal Defence – What Happens Next
The state attorney and the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) will get all of the details of the charges for their review. The DJJ will contact you and your child to discuss your child’s background and the charges. Your child should not go into specifics about the crime as this could be used against him/her […]
Legal Scholarship Entry, Another Honorable Mention
The law offices of Brandon Legal Group would like to thank everyone that entered our first legal scholarship. While there was only 1 recipient of the scholarship, we believe it is still appropriate to call out the effort put forward by other applicants as well. Thank You Daniel Kersey for your efforts, and your submission. […]
Can your child go to an adult jail? Juvenile Arrest Questions
It is possible that your Juvenile child may go to an adult jail. Your juvenile child will only go to an adult jail if he/she has been convicted of a crime as an adult or if it is the first time he/she is being transferred to adult court. If your child goes to an adult […]
Odd Divorce Facts – Lowest Divorce Rates by State
According to 2012 U.S. Census Bureau statistics, New Jersey has the lowest divorce rates. New York, Connecticut, Delaware, and Massachusetts round out the top five lowest rates. The East coast in general has a divorce rate of less than 12%. Wouldn’t it have been nice to see Florida Divorce in the lowest rates by state […]
Meet Your Attorney Ingrid M. Hooglander
Attorney Ingrid M. Hooglander "Hi. My name is Ingrid Hooglander. I've been practicing law in the state of Florida for the last 19 years. I am also licensed in the District of Columbia. I began practicing law as an Assistant State Attorney in Miami, Florida, where I...
If questioned, should your child cooperate with law enforcement?
If your child is being questioned for a crime, should they cooperate with law enforcement? If your child is taken in for questioning by the police, he/she should not answer any questions regarding the offense unless you or a lawyer is present. It is best to always have a lawyer present for any such questioning. […]
Does the custodial parent get to stay in the house?
The courts seek to achieve the least disruptive results for minor children involved in divorce. Often the children attend the marital residence’s zoned school. An important aspect in the decision may be to try and keep the children in the residence so they stay in their current school and school zone. If the children have moved frequently […]
Divorce Questions – What Happens to My Pension?
Pensions and retirement plans may be entirely marital assets or contain a marital portion. You may keep your entire pension if your spouse waives his/her entitlement or your spouse exchanges his/her marital value of your pension for another asset.< There are rarely “cut and dried” answers when it comes to divorce, especially when the marriage […]