Spousal Support Waivers in Prenuptial Agreements: What You Need to Know

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What Should You Do Before Signing a Spousal Support Waiver in Florida? Before you sign a prenuptial agreement, or “prenup,” with a support waiver in Florida, it’s essential to understand exactly what you’re agreeing to and how it might affect your future. A prenuptial agreement is a legal contract that couples agree to before they […]

State Plans Tougher Penalties for Tampering with Ankle Monitors (Electronic Monitoring Device)

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As Florida criminal courts increasingly order individuals on parole and probation and defendants on pretrial release to wear an ankle monitor (or electronic monitoring device) as an alternative to jail, the state is moving to impose stiffer penalties for tampering with the devices. Currently, under Florida Statute 843.23, tampering with an electronic monitoring device is […]

Understanding Domestic Violence Cases: Insights from Orlando Attorney Jose Rivas

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Orlando criminal defense attorney and television legal analyst Jose Rivas recently spoke with Univision News about the complexities of domestic violence cases, shedding light on patterns that often go unnoticed. Rivas, who has decades of experience in a career that includes frequent appearances on major networks like Univision, Fox News, and Telemundo, emphasized the cyclical […]

Orange County Police Shooting: Legal Analyst Jose Rivas on Antonio Cypio Case

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The recent Orange County police shooting involving two deputies and Antonio Cypio, a man struggling with mental health issues, has sparked widespread debate. Body camera footage released after the incident shows the tragic moments leading up to the shooting, which occurred after Cypio called 911, saying he intended to take his own life. Orlando criminal […]

Court Rules Maddie Soto Murder Suspect’s Hearings Open to Press

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An Osceola County judge has denied a motion by Stephan Sterns, the accused in the high-profile Maddie Soto Murder case, to close court hearings to the press. Sterns, who faces charges of sexual abuse and the murder of 13-year-old Madeline Soto, argued that media coverage could compromise his right to a fair trial. However, the court ruled […]

Five Key Questions You Should Know About Phone Searches at Borders

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Univision News recently interviewed Orlando criminal defense attorney and television legal analyst Jose Rivas about newly heightened immigration security measures, including phone searches at borders. These inspections, conducted by Customs and Border Protection (CBP), have sparked widespread anger and uncertainty over invasive border checks and confusion about CBP search powers. 1. What Are Your Rights […]

Sex Crimes: Disney Lawsuit Alleges Employee Skirted Propriety

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Alleged sex crimes have prompted a Disney lawsuit stemming from disturbing allegations that a former employee filmed under a young girl’s dress at one of its theme parks. The Disney lawsuit, filed in March 2025, revolves around an incident that occurred in 2023 involving an employee at Disney World’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge marketplace. WFTV […]