Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney, Author at Rice Law Firm

Florida On Track for More Parental Rights to Unwed Fathers

March 17, 2023

We are in the midst of the 2023 legislative session, and both the Florida House and the Florida Senate are working on a variety of new proposed legislation in Tallahassee. One such proposed law change would give fathers, whose child or children are born out of wedlock, one step closer to gaining equal parental rights.

By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney

Times Are a Changin’, Part I

February 17, 2023

The Florida Legislature is in full swing for the 2023 Legislative Session in Tallahassee, Florida, and the Florida Senate Criminal Justice Committee is already active with 39 bills pending action before the committee. Some of the key bills to keep an eye on this session are the following:

By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney

Things to Remember About Tax and Dissolution of Marriage

January 16, 2023

Taxes issues and consequences are a continuous fact of life. It is important, to look at tax effects and tax consequences when you are going through a divorce. The following is an outline of some of the important things to consider as part of your divorce case.

By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney

Modification of Parenting Plan

December 12, 2022

I consult on a regular and consistent basis with parents that want to try and go back to modify or change their parenting plan that usually involve aspects of requests to modify parental responsibility and timesharing of their minor child(ren). What I am listening to and trying to determine is if the set of facts and circumstances that I am told about in these consults rise to the legal level for a modification.

By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney

Florida’s Criminal Justice Reform – 2022

November 4, 2022

This year saw a sweeping movement in the Florida Legislature of proposed bills that would have had a large impact on the criminal justice system in Florida. While many of these bills did not become law in Florida, there were several that did, and that went into effect a few months ago- July 1, 2022. This article focuses on 2 of the new Florida criminal laws.

By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney

Criminal Charge Stacking: Everything You Need to Know

July 5, 2022

If you’ve been charged with more than one crime, you may be experiencing criminal charge stacking. Continue reading to better understand what criminal charge stacking is and how it could affect you.

By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney

Florida’s Alimony Reform Bill Update

June 20, 2022

On June 17, 2022, the ‘Alimony Reform Bill’ that passed both chambers of the Florida legislature this past legislative session, was sent to Florida Governor DeSantis’ office for review. The Governor has until the end of this month to approve the bill and make it law, veto the bill, or if the Governor does not take action either way, it will automatically become law in Florida, effective July 1, 2022.

By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney

Domestic Violence Charges: Can They Be Dropped?

June 1, 2022

If you’re facing domestic violence charges in Florida, you may be wondering if there is a chance they could be dropped. You have a good reason to hope for that — the consequences of a domestic violence conviction can be severe and lifelong. After you have been accused of domestic violence, one of the first things you should do is contact a domestic violence defense lawyer in Daytona Beach.

By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney

The Penalties of Forgery in Florida

June 1, 2022

When people speak of forgery, they are referring to the attempt to defraud someone through the use of a false written document. Forgery does not only refer to handwriting. It also includes the production or alteration of any legally significant document by use of a printer, typewriter, or engraver.

By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney

4 Steps to Dividing Marital Assets in Florida

December 29, 2020

An equitable divorce is possible. Use this guidance to learn how you can protect yourself, your property, and your loved ones. Divorce is a subject that many people aren’t comfortable freely discussing. There are so many ideas and emotions surrounding the topic that even beginning a conversation can create a stressful and overwhelming situation. Still, it’s important to know the details of your divorce, including how to divide marital assets. Gleaning this knowledge could have a lasting, positive impact on you and your loved ones. Read on to learn more, and how you can partner with a dynamic divorce attorney in Daytona Beach who can help you navigate through this difficult time.

By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney

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