Blog Posts in 2020

• Posted By Law Offices of Robert Stepniak 15-May-2020

  Problems with Child Custody During a Pandemic

  The coronavirus crisis had resulted in an abrupt change in lifestyle for people worldwide. For parents who are separated or divorced and share custody of their children, navigating custody orders and shared parenting time has been difficult...

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• Posted By Law Offices of Robert Stepniak 3-May-2020

  How to Handle Parenting Time in FL During a Pandemic

  The vast majority of daily life for the average American is disrupted right now. People cannot leave their homes to go to school or work, let alone for activities like going to the mall or the movies...

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• Posted By Law Offices of Robert Stepniak 28-April-2020

  Steps to Take When Divorce Planning in FL

  First and foremost, divorce is emotional. Indeed, when someone first thinks, “I want to get a divorce!” it likely comes from a place of anger and sadness, not a place of logic and rationale. However, as things progress and the possibility of getting a divorce becomes more realistic, it is important to approach the divorce with a sound frame of mind...

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• Posted By Law Offices of Robert Stepniak 13-April-2020

  Is Possession of Hemp Oil Treated the Same as Marijuana in FL?

  With the law evolving and with state law being incongruous with federal law, knowing your rights and limitations surrounding the positions and use of various cannabis-derived substances is not always clear...

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• Posted By Law Offices of Robert Stepniak 5 -April-2020

  Spreading the Coronavirus is Officially an Act of Terror

  The coronavirus has disrupted the global economy, shut down businesses, and resulted in the deaths of thousands. In response, local, state, and federal government officials have advised people to stay at home when possible, maintain six feet of distance between themselves and others outside of their household...

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• Posted By Law Offices of Robert Stepniak 9-March-2020

  Terms to Know for a Divorce in 2020

  During any divorce, there are going to be some very important terms involved in the process. Knowing what these terms are and how they are going to affect the divorce can help those going through it understand what to expect so they can prepare for it...

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• Posted By Law Offices of Robert Stepniak 25-Feb-2020

  Can an Arrest Impact Your Custody Rights?

  There is no doubt that a criminal record will impact your life in many ways. You may find difficulty obtaining employment or housing, and your reputation may have suffered as a result, as well...

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• Posted By Law Offices of Robert Stepniak 19-Feb-2020

  Florida Texting While Driving Law in Full Effect

  Prior to July 1, 2019, texting while driving was illegal in Florida, but it was difficult for police departments to enforce. Today, texting while driving is still illegal in the state, but a new law that went into effect last summer makes it a much more serious offense...

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• Posted By Law Offices of Robert Stepniak 30-Jan-2020

  New Tax Laws Affect Alimony

  Alimony is often awarded as a part of divorce in Florida. Within the last year, there have been significant changes to alimony as it pertains to taxes. These changes hurt both receivers of alimony as well as individuals who pay it...

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• Posted By Law Offices of Robert Stepniak 12-Jan-2020

  Who Gets to Claim the Children on Their Taxes After Divorce?

  It is tax time once again, and as people start collecting their documents and receipts, they also start thinking about other deductions they can make. In Florida, as throughout the rest of the country, parents can claim their children as dependents on their taxes...

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