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Because family law matters can involve so many heated emotions, these cases can sometimes intersect with criminal law. This sample Motion to Dismiss Criminal Information, arising from charges issued against the divorcing client, deals with one of these scenarios. This form is 4 pages long and priced at only $14.04 (702 words at 2 ₵ word). In the underlying case, the client petitioner retained the marital home during the pendancy of the divorce proceedings.  A court order was in place which prohibited the respondent from entering the home.  However, he did so one night.  The client reasonably feared for her safety and employed force against the respondent in self-defense.  However, it was the client who was arrested and charged with simple battery.  This Motion to Dismiss Criminal Information was filed as a result.  This form can be tailored to fit instances of disputes between divorcing spouses which result in arrest. For purchase, please email yo...

On October 14, 2017, a tragedy occurred after a fatal fall on a cruise ship .   A family lost their eight-year old daughter, who fell to her death from one dock to another on a docked Carnival Cruise ship.   This heartbreaking story, reported by Yahoo! News, did not yet disclose why the girl fell. What if the Girl or Her Parents Were At Fault? Many commenters to this report jumped to the conclusion that the girl’s parents were at fault.   Regardless of whether they were at fault or not, these parents will pay a price for the rest of their lives.   And suffer a pain most of us would not wish on anyone.   And what if the girl or her parents were somehow at fault for this fatal fall on a cruise ship?   This would not necessarily mean that her family has no claim against Carnival Cruise Lines. Carnival Cruise Lines Owe Their Passengers “Reasonable Care” The law states that we all owe each other a duty of care.   This essentially mea...

How Knowledgeable Is the Attorney About Cruise Ship Law? Cruise ship litigation involves extremely complex laws.   Some attorneys have general practices where they handle a little bit of everything.   Maritime law is a field which is best not dabbled in.   You need an attorney who is not only familiar with all cruise ship laws which might apply to your case, but has experience dealing with injuries such as yours.   You will need such an attorney for the battle you may well be up against.   You may be sure that the cruise line will employ its vast resources to retain top legal representation.   The cruise ship’s attorneys may specialize in cruise ship law – in fact, they might practice nothing else.   They need to meet their match or better yet, their superior in your attorney. Does Your Attorney Have the Resources Necessary for Your Case? This goes far beyond the attorney having an office and support staff (although some attorneys do pra...

Do you need content for your Florida admiralty/maritime law website?  This article, "Demanding Justice After Sexual Assault Aboard A Cruise Ship," is written for the public to advise them of some of their rights and action steps if they have been sexually assaulted in connection with a cruise ship.  This form is 537 words long and priced at only $10.75 (2 ₵ /word).  Preview: Report Sexual Assaults on Cruises Unfortunately, sexual assaults on cruise ships occur far more often than you may know.   For example, the ships might not be required to report these crimes in all instances.   For example, when rapes occur, the victims might not have the option of dialing 911 as they would on land.   Instead, in order to report the crime, they might be required to call the cruise security guards...  For purchase, please email yourfloridamentor@gmail.com. By purchasing this form you agree to our Terms of Use .