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Unmarried Biological Father’s Protect Your Rights
For better or for worse, Florida protects the rights of married fathers’ substantially more than unmarried fathers. As such, a father who has a child born out of wedlock has steps to take to ensure that his parental rights are not terminated without notice and an...
Jimmy Ryce Act: Involuntary Commitment of Sexually Violent Offenders
Sex offenses carry severe sentences as well as a lifetime of stigmatization as a sex offender. Sometimes, they can result in periods of incarceration that extend beyond the original sentence. This can occur under the Jimmy Ryce Act. Under the Act, a “Sexually Violent...
3 Ways People Sabotage Their Divorce
It is a very rare divorce that is completely without some sort of legal issue requiring mediation , which means that you need to take the approach that works best for your individual needs. Avoid the following trio of mistakes that can sabotage your divorce and result...
Did You Know You Can Crowdfund Your Divorce?
We all know that divorce can be an expensive proposition. There are legal fees, court costs, and much more to take into account. With the advent of crowdfunding – companies like Kickstarter, GoFundMe, and Patreon seemingly pop up each day – you can look to the public...
Visitation – Don’t let separation keep you from seeing your children
With Father’s Day fast approaching, we give thanks to our dads for teaching us to ride a bike, scaring the monsters from under our bed, and giving us endless piggyback rides. At Brandon Legal Group, we recognize that not all dads can enjoy Father’s Day with their...