What You Need to Know About Mental Health SSDI Claims — and Why Your Doctor's Documentation Is Everything Depression and anxiety are among the most common — and most misunderstood — conditions in Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) cases. Many people assume mental health conditions are automatically disqualifying or that...
Dating Violence in Florida: You Do Not Have to Wait Until You’re Hurt to Get Protection
If a relationship makes you feel afraid, anxious, or constantly on edge, you do not have to wait for things to get worse. Florida law allows you to seek protection before serious harm occurs. At Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti, we have spent over 40 years protecting Florida families. One of...
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...
Social Security Disability FAQs
Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti, P.A. Helping South Florida families navigate disability benefits for over 40 years. Download our guide to Disability here. Applying for Social Security Disability can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re already dealing with serious health issues. Below are answers to the questions we hear most from...
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...
Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid in Your Florida Divorce (Updated for 2026)
Divorce is never just a legal process — it’s a personal, financial, and emotional turning point. And in Florida, the decisions you make early in your divorce can have long-lasting consequences for your finances, your relationship with your children, and your future. At Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti, we’ve spent more...
Why January Is One of the Busiest Months for Divorce Filings& What You Should Know Before You File
Every January, family law attorneys across Florida see a noticeable increase in divorce inquiries and filings. It’s not a coincidence — and if you’re considering divorce, understanding why this happens (and what steps to take before filing) can make a meaningful difference in the outcome of your case. At Hoffman,...
Important Notice: USPS Postmarking Rule Changes Affect Deadlines
Dear Clients and Colleagues, We are writing to alert you to an important change in U.S. Postal Service postmarking and dating rules that took effect in late December 2025. This change may affect the timing and validity of bill payments, legal filings, applications, and other time-sensitive documents sent by mail....
Delayed Diagnosis of Heart Attacks: When Missed Warning Signs Become Medical Malpractice
Every minute matters when someone is experiencing a heart attack. A fast, accurate diagnosis can mean the difference between full recovery and lifelong disability—or death. Yet too many patients, especially women, are sent home from emergency rooms or urgent care centers with a misdiagnosis such as anxiety, acid reflux, or...
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....