Social Security Disability Terms Explained: A Clear Guide for Florida Applicants

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...

Can You Get SSDI for Depression or Anxiety in Florida?

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...