Children are born innocent and remain that way until they are taught or experience otherwise. For an 8-year-old Florida child, it happened rather quickly when 36-year-old Ernest McKnight III, brought him along on a crime spree in order to ‘toughen the child up’....
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Mother Leads Special Needs Child in Canal Claiming He’s in a Better Place
In West Kendall, a Miami community, police searched frantically for after his mother said they were run off the road and her son was taken. For 24 hours, the search took place throughout southwest Miami Dade until the body of 9-year-old Alejandro Ripley was found in a...
Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse and alcoholism in Criminal and Family Court
When you are charged with domestic violence, you'll be charged in Criminal Court, but if children are involved, you may also be headed to Family Court in matters of child custody. If you are a parent with a substance abuse problem and have been charged with domestic...
Using Domestic Violence Accusations in order to Sway Family Court Cases
Family law cases are complicated matters and can become even more difficult for everyone involved when there are allegations of domestic abuse. Unfortunately, there is a trend towards an increase in the use of false accusations of domestic violence to gain an...
Understanding Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements in Florida
When you choose to walk down the aisle with the man or woman of your dreams, everything seems like it will be perfect forever. You are happily in love, full of energy, and anxious to start a new life together. While many marriages start and end with joy, one-half of...
Dependency: Tips for Navigating the Process of Dependency Cases
In Miami, there is a unique branch of the court which is completely designated to children who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned. It's the Dependency Division of the Juvenile Court, and its primary mission is to secure the safety and well-being of minors who...