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On Behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | Jun 11, 2021 | Family Law
There are a lot of things that could affect custody arrangements of a child. These could be factors such as income, the child's age and preferences, and the availability of the parent seeking custody. When preparing to petition for custody of a child, parents might...
On Behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | May 21, 2021 | Criminal Defense
The bail hearing procedure gets complicated in Pensacola, Florida, because the courts have to examine a wide variety of factors to determine if the defendant can show up to court. These factors include whether the person was placing the community at large at risk, if...
On Behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | May 12, 2021 | Personal Injury
Summer is quickly approaching, and many Florida residents can't wait to hit the road and go on a trip. This is usually the time when lots of people travel with their family and friends, especially because all the kids are off from school due to summer vacation. It...
On Behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | May 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
The beach is indeed a favorite spot in Florida for both local residents and the many tourists who visit the state on vacations. Florida is well-known as the sunshine state, and the best place to enjoy the sunshine is often at the beach. But, what if someone goes to...
On Behalf of 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...
On Behalf of 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...