Video Blog #20: Divorce
Dissolution of marriage proceedings can be complex, challenging, lengthy, and sometimes even ugly. The attorneys at The Law Offices of Paul J. Burkhart, P.L., believe their job is to help you navigate the process as efficiently as possible and seek to tailor solutions that give you the most positive outcome possible in your case. They…
Video Blog #19: Family Law
Family law matters can be some of the most frustrating, stressful, and painful legal matters to be heard in a courtroom. It can sometimes be very difficult to separate the emotional issues from the legal matters. You need someone who can help you focus your attention and resources on achieving a result that will benefit…
Time-sharing and Parenting Schedules
What is Time-sharing? Time-sharing was designed to protect the child’s best interests during and after divorce proceedings. By replacing the custody model with time-sharing, Florida removed mothers as the preferred caregiver for younger children. The time-sharing schedule set by the court is mandated by Florida Statute 61.13 (3).In some cases, a child lives with one…
The Coronavirus Pandemic and In-Person Court and Arbitration Hearings
The coronavirus pandemic has changed how we do so many things, and legal proceedings are no exception. Arbitrators and parties going through arbitration have had a difficult road navigating a critical issue; the right to an in-person arbitration hearing. Remote proceedings can be complicated when one party prefers virtual. The party insists on an in-person…
What Should a Work For Hire Agreement Include?
Work for hire is any work done by someone for a person or business. Working for hire can be used with intellectual property, work that has no tangible value. A work for hire agreement should be written and in place before the work begins to avoid legal issues. Work For Hire Examples: Patents: A government…
Negotiations and Drafting Contracts
Well-written contracts are an important part of every successful business. The contract process has two parts: drafting and negotiations. An experienced attorney can help you draft or negotiate contracts, so you can stay ahead in business. An attorney will work with you to draft a contract with terms that will best serve your business. Financing…