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Author Archives: Jonathan Hackworth

Can We Just Agree to No Child Support?

Tampa child support attorneys are often asked as to whether the father and mother of a child can agree that no child support is to be paid between the parties.   Simply put, this is generally not possible in Florida.   Florida law has recognized child support being a right and privilege belonging to a child rather […]

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What is the normal timetable for a divorce?

Tampa divorce attorneys are constantly asked about the timetable for a divorce case.  It is important to remember a few things during consideration of the divorce timetable.  First, court cases by their nature take a significant amount of time – things do not move quickly in court.  Secondly, many times ensuring the case is adequately […]

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What occurs at First Appearance or PP Court?

First appearance court provides most individuals with their first ever experience in a criminal courtroom.  Tampa criminal defense attorneys are often ask what happens at the court date after an individual is arrested.  The first court date goes by a ton of names, including but not limited to first appearance, PP court, advisory court, etc.  […]

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I got served with a Petition for Divorce, what do I do now?

Being served with a Petition for Divorce is a frustrating and trying experience.  As a Tampa divorce attorney, I have encountered hundreds of folks in this exact situation.  Like all situation, the best thing you can do is to develop a plan and considering the entire situation.   Given our experiences with divorces, we recommend the […]

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What will the court consider when determining time sharing?

Tampa family law attorneys are often asked about what the court will consider in determining time sharing.  Fighting for custody of your child/children can be a stressful and worrisome experience. Our Tampa family law attorneys do everything possible to take as much stress and worry about of the process as possible. When determining parental rights […]

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What is restitution in a criminal case?

Tampa criminal lawyers are often asked about why individuals are forced to pay restitution in their Florida criminal case.   In short, Florida law has authorized State Attorney’s Offices to seek restitution in an attempt to make the victims of crime “whole” again after the incident.  Restitution raises a whole host of issues though, that an […]

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Brandon DUI Attorneys – Usual Field Sobriety Exercises

Brandon DUI attorneys are often asked what they can expect once pulled over for a DUI.  While they are many field sobriety exercises, this article will focus on the three most common and ways Tampa DUI cops will alleged you failed to properly complete the exercise. The most common exercise is the Horizontal Gaze Nystagamus.   […]

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What are the levels of felonies in Florida?

Tampa criminal lawyers are often asked about the maximum sentences under the varying levels of felonies in Florida.  Florida defines felonies as those crimes that have a maximum sentence of over one (1) year in prison, while misdemeanors have a maximum sentence of under one (1) year in county jail. Florida Statute Section 775.082 provides the specific […]

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What are the civil implications of a petit theft?

Tampa criminal attorneys are often asked about the collateral consequences of a theft conviction.  While many individuals will quickly plea guilty to a theft charge to get out of custody or “to get it over as soon as possible.”  There are several long lasting implications of a theft conviction, we will discuss several of them […]

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What are the chances of my probation being reinstated?

Tampa attorneys are very often asked about whether someone charged with a violation of probation what the chances of their probation being reinstated.  Having represented literally thousands of folks charged with different violations of probation, a whole host of factors are taken into account in determining what the likely outcome of a violation of probation.  For more information […]

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