Courts in Florida and throughout the country may issue restraining orders against those who might pose a threat to other individuals. In most cases, a temporary restraining order will be granted after listening to testimony from the plaintiff. The temporary order will...
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What to know about the types of domestic violence
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | Jun 22, 2020 | blog
Individuals in Florida who have been hit, punched or otherwise physical assaulted by a loved one are likely victims of domestic violence. However, there are other types of abuse that an individual may be a victim of. For instance, those who are constantly bullied or...
What to do after receiving a restraining order
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | Jun 15, 2020 | blog
Florida residents and others who have been the victims of emotional, physical or other forms of abuse may be able to obtain temporary or permanent restraining orders against their abusers. In many cases, the judge who puts the order in place is the only one who can...
College football star faces drug and weapons charges in Florida
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | Jun 8, 2020 | blog, Criminal Defense
A promising college football player was taken into custody during the early morning hours of May 30 following a routine traffic stop in Florida. Tim Jordan faces two misdemeanor drug possession counts and a third-degree felony weapons possession charge. According to a...
Drunk driving crackdown in Florida leads to 34 arrests
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | Jun 1, 2020 | blog, Drunk Driving
Many Police departments in Florida conducted anti-drunk driving operations over the recent Memorial Day weekend, but few of them put as much effort into their crackdown as the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Between 2014 and 2018, there were more intoxicated...
What will happen to my debts when I die?
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | Apr 17, 2018 | blog
When you pass away, it does not mean that your debts will necessarily disappear. Your creditors — like the banks that issued your vehicle loans, home loans and credit card companies — will be able to make a claim on your estate for the money you owe them. At the end...
Avoiding probate with death beneficiaries
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | Apr 3, 2018 | blog
Many Floridians who are estate planning are eager to help their heirs and beneficiaries avoid the probate process. While probate could be unavoidable for certain assets, individuals may be able to use various strategies to prevent the need for probate for some...
All about will contests: Who can do it and when?
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | Mar 19, 2018 | blog
The right to contest a will is not an inherent one. For example, you cannot file a will contest against just any will. You usually need to be in a position of being a beneficiary or having the possibility of being a beneficiary of the estate involved.In estate law,...
3 things to remember about a special needs trust
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | Mar 4, 2018 | blog
You were extremely happy when you had a child, but you were caught off-guard when your child developed a life-long illness. He'll never be in the "normative" classification, and the likelihood that he could ever care for himself is low. Fortunately, there are options...
The probate process and paying off the final bills
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | Feb 20, 2018 | blog
One of the most important duties of an estate executor involves the paying off of debts owed by the estate. These debts might include loans, credit card bills and tax debts.The executor needs to determine the value of all the estate assets -- including investment...