From the legal team at Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti — proudly advocating for Florida’s disabled workers and families for over 40 years. Applying for Social Security Disability in Florida can feel confusing and overwhelming, especially when you’re dealing with serious health issues. If you're asking yourself whether you qualify, what...
Updates on Recent Changes to Florida’s Divorce Law: What You Need to Know & How Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti Can Help
Florida’s family law has been evolving and it is hard to keep up. These changes impact alimony, property division, parenting plans, and more. At Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti, our goal is always to help families navigate these updates efficiently and with as little stress as possible. Alimony Is Changing—With New...
Why Car and Scooter Crashes Skyrocket in Key West After 3PM—And How to Protect Your Case
Know the timing, traffic, and tricks before they blame you. Welcome to Paradise... and the Afternoon Danger Zone for Accidents! The Florida Keys are world-famous for sunsets, scooters, and scenic rides—but also for a surge in car and scooter crashes after 3PM. In 2024 alone, Monroe County saw over...
Planning Summer Vacations Under Florida’s New Parenting-Plan Rules (2025 Update)
2025 Florida Summer-Vacation Playbook for Co-Parents (Updated for the latest statute tweaks and court forms) School’s almost out, and parents across South Florida are already juggling flight alerts, camp dates, and sunscreen supplies. Before you hit “book,” make sure your parenting plan meets every new Florida requirement—otherwise, a dream trip...
Moving More Than 50 Miles? What Florida Parents Must Know Before Relocating
Moving is tough, and moving when you’re divorced or separated and trying to co-parent is even more challenging. Whether relocating for a new job, to be closer to family, or for a fresh start, if you're a parent in Florida, you can’t just pack up and go—even with the best...
Don’t Risk Losing Your SSDI Benefits: 5 Common Reasons Payments Can Stop
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) offers critical financial support and health coverage to individuals unable to work due to a serious medical condition. But anyone who has applied for SSDI knows the process isn’t easy—and the odds aren’t great. Nearly 70% of applicants are denied during the Social Security...
When Birth Certificates and DNA Tests Don’t Match: Who is the Father Under Florida Law?
It sounds simple: if a DNA test proves a man isn’t the biological father, he’s off the hook, right? Not so fast. In Florida, paternity isn’t determined by DNA alone. If a man is listed as the father on a child’s birth certificate, he has already signed an Acknowledgment of...
Does Your Condition Qualify for SSDI? Breaking Down the SSA’s Blue Book
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to proving that your medical condition qualifies. The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses strict guidelines to determine who is eligible for benefits. One of the most essential resources in this process is the SSA’s Blue Book,...
Prenups in Florida: Can They Be Voided, Thrown Out, or Changed?
Wondering if a prenuptial agreement can be thrown out, voided, or modified in Florida? Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti have been assisting families navigate family law, from prenups to custody, parenting plans, and contested divorce, for over 40 years. Learn how prenups work, what makes them enforceable, and when they can...
How Does Bankruptcy Affect Alimony and Child Support in Florida?
If you've gone through a divorce or paternity case and were awarded alimony or child support, you may be wondering what happens if your ex-spouse or co-parent files for bankruptcy. Can they erase their financial obligations to you? How does the type of bankruptcy they file impact your support payments?...