Blog Posts in April, 2018 Posted By Stepniak & Park 23-Apr-2018 Is Withholding a Child from Visitation Against the Law? A child visitation agreement (or parenting plan) stipulates the amount of time that a child spends with each parent. A parenting plan outlines all of the various rights and responsibilities—visitation times and dates, whether joint custody, ... Continue Reading Posted By Stepniak & Park 16-Apr-2018 Florida Mandatory Minimum Sentences For certain criminal offenses, mandatory minimum sentences apply. This law is considered to be a “one size fits all” approach and does not allow judges to use their discretion upon sentencing. The amount of time for each sentence is based ... Continue Reading Posted By Stepniak & Park 9-Apr-2018 Florida Self-Defense Laws In Florida, one of the most common defenses defendants use when facing assault or homicide charges is self-defnse. Such a claim aims to prove that violent retaliation was “reasonably necessary” to prevent imminent use of unlawful force by ... Continue Reading Posted By Stepniak & Park 2-Apr-2018 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Getting Divorced Divorce is often one of the most emotionally overwhelming processes of people’s lives, whether or not they have the legal assistance of a divorce lawyer. From dividing property and assets to potentially losing the custody of your children, the ... Continue Reading
