Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti | Representing Florida Disability Clients for Over 40 Years Applying for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re dealing with a serious medical condition and a system filled with unfamiliar terms. Over the years, we’ve seen how confusion about the process leads to...
When a Child Refuses Time-Sharing in Florida: What Parents Need to Know
Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti | Over 40 Years Representing Florida Families When a child refuses to spend time with a parent, it can be one of the most painful and confusing situations a parent faces. Many parents ask: ...
Getting Married with Kids from a Prior Relationship? Why You Need a Prenup and Parenting Plan
Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti | Protecting South Florida Families for Over 40 Years Blended families are increasingly common—and while a new marriage is an exciting chapter, it also comes with real legal and financial considerations. If you or your future spouse have children from a prior relationship, it’s not just...
Don’t Just List Your Medical Conditions — Explain Why You Can’t Work
When people apply for Social Security Disability benefits, they often make the same mistake: They focus on what’s wrong with them instead of explaining how their condition affects their ability to work. At first glance, that seems like enough. If you’re dealing with serious health issues, shouldn’t that speak for...
Medical Malpractice in Florida: The Deadlines Are Strict—and the Stakes Are High
Medical malpractice cases in Florida don’t follow simple, forgiving timelines. These cases are governed by multiple overlapping deadlines, presuit requirements, and technical rules that trip people up all the time. Miss one—and even a strong case can be over before it begins. Here’s what you need to know. The Core...
Do Grandparents Have Rights in Florida? What You Need to Know About Today’s Legal Landscape
Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti | Protecting Florida Families for Over 40 Years At Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti, we’ve guided Florida families through custody and visitation matters for over four decades—and we’ve seen how emotionally charged grandparent visitation cases can be. In Florida, the law continues to prioritize a parent’s constitutional...
Parental Alienation: What It Is and How Florida Courts View It
Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti | Trusted Family Law Attorneys Serving South Florida for Over 40 Years In Florida, courts increasingly recognize parental alienation as a form of emotional abuse, where one parent’s manipulative behavior damages or destroys the child’s relationship with the other parent. Under Florida Statute §61.13, judges prioritize...
When Divorce Lawyers Make Things Worse: How Ego and Conflict Delay Settlement
You might not expect a divorce lawyer to say this—but sometimes, it’s the lawyers who make things worse. Divorce and family law cases are already emotional, stressful, and deeply personal. Clients come to lawyers looking for solutions and peace of mind, not more conflict. Yet too often, we see attorneys...
Dividing Property in a Florida Divorce: What’s Fair Isn’t Always Equal
When a marriage ends, one of the most emotional and confusing parts of divorce is dividing what you’ve built together. In Florida, property division follows a principle called equitable distribution — meaning the court divides assets and debts in a way that is fair, not necessarily equal. Marital vs....
Medical Malpractice in 2025: What Patients Need to Know
Healthcare looks very different in 2025. From AI-driven diagnostics to routine telehealth visits, technology is now woven into nearly every aspect of medical care. While these innovations can improve access and efficiency, they also introduce new risks. And when a medical provider’s preventable mistake causes serious harm, patients have the...