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The Law Office of James M. Burns | Apr 26, 2021 | Divorce
Many Florida residents who are thinking of filing for a divorce are likely concerned about what's going to happen to their pension. In reality, a pension is typically deemed a marital asset and divided up between the two parties. However, that doesn't always have to...
The Law Office of James M. Burns | Apr 14, 2021 | Criminal Defense
Individuals accused of crimes may find themselves directly involved in a police lineup with no idea how the situation will play out. Even though someone might be innocent, a confused victim could identify the individual as a perpetrator. Unfortunately, police lineups...
On Behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | Apr 8, 2021 | Criminal Defense, Family Law
Florida family law courts take domestic violence accusations in child custody cases extremely seriously. If the courts fail to take strong action, the parent accused of domestic violence could further harm the child, which is why courts are usually conservative when...
On Behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | Mar 24, 2021 | Divorce
Florida law generally governs the manner in which assets and debts are divided during a divorce. This includes retirement or pension benefits. The division of retirement benefits becomes a bit more complicated if one or both parties are in the military, however....
On Behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | Mar 22, 2021 | Divorce
In the state of Florida, a business can be divided in a divorce settlement. However, there are steps that you can take to ensure that you retain control of your company after your marriage comes to an end. For instance, it may be possible to place it in a trust, label...
On Behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | Mar 16, 2021 | Estate Planning & Probate
College students in Florida are entering adulthood and need to think about some responsibilities. Once, your parents made all decisions. Now, certain laws may block them from doing so. You need to create a few documents to make sure the people you love and trust are...
On Behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | Mar 10, 2021 | Criminal Defense, DUI
After people consume alcoholic beverages, it can take some time before the alcohol is metabolized and the person is no longer intoxicated. The general rule is that it takes about an hour to metabolize a standard drink of alcohol, and a standard drink is different for...
On Behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | Feb 17, 2021 | Divorce
Each year, Florida residents that are going through the process of divorce find themselves in the situation of figuring out how key assets will be divided between the two parties. Chief among these assets are pensions, 401 (k)s, annuities, and IRAs. Coming to...
On Behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | Jan 20, 2021 | Criminal Defense
A probation violation happens in Florida when a defendant fails to comply with conditions attached to a probationary sentence. The proceedings involved with probation violations are a bit different than what the defendant experienced in criminal court. This fact is...
On Behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | Jan 13, 2021 | Family Law
Many couples who divorce in Florida face a myriad of difficulties. Among the most challenging issue to face post-divorce is financial uncertainty. What causes financial uncertainty during divorce? Dealing with the emotional turmoil of a divorce can be hard enough, and...