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Sean Powers

Injunctions in Florida: Understanding the Legal Process

Injunctions, also known as restraining orders, are legal orders that require someone to stop doing something or to refrain from doing something. In Florida, injunctions are commonly used in situations involving domestic violence, stalking, harassment, and repeat violence. If you are a victim of any of these types of behavior, you may be able to […]

Sean Powers

Law And Sarasota: Guardian Ad Litem

Attorney Sean Powers was recently a guest on Law and Sarasota. Judge Andrea McHugh and her guests discuss the Guardian Ad Litem program(s) in the 12th Judicial Circuit. Around the 8:00 mark, she speaks on the guardian ad litem process.  Watch this informative video here.

Libby McNary

Is A Personal Injury Settlement Marital Property in Florida?

In Florida, the general rule is that any property acquired during a marriage is considered marital property and subject to equitable distribution in a divorce. However, personal injury settlements may be treated differently depending on the specific circumstances. In a Florida personal injury case, the injured spouse may recover economic or non-economic damages. Economic damages […]

Libby McNary

Florida’s New Alimony Law

Florida’s Senate Bill 1416 was signed by Governor DeSantis on June 30, 2023. It applies to all initial petitions for dissolution of marriage that are filed or pending on July 1, 2023. This new law brings about some of the most significant changes to alimony the State of Florida has ever seen. While this is […]

Sean Powers

School Suspension and Expulsion

What can be done? While it may not be explicitly known to you as parents and students, when children attend school, be it public or private, you and your child are often agreeing to abide by a specific code of conduct. There are times this code of conduct is physically provided, other times you are […]

Sean Powers

Child Protection Investigations

What you need to know It is the nightmare of every parent. Your child experiences an injury or is prone to telling “tall takes” and suddenly an investigator from the Department of Children and Families (DCF) appears and says they are investigating possible abuse, abandonment, or neglect in regard to your child or children. While […]

Libby McNary

METV Panel Discussion: A Woman’s Place

Attorney Libby A. McNary was invited to present on “A Woman’s Place.” This panel discussion was facilitated by the Women’s Resource Center of Manatee and produced by Manatee Educational Television (METV). Ms. McNary is a frequent volunteer for the Women’s Resource Center as she leads the bimonthly divorce class “Surviving the Divorce Process,” as well […]