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Joseph Martin Dobkin
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Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Divorce
- Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- DUI & DWI
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Additional Practice Areas
- Car Accidents
- General Civil
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- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Florida
- The Florida Bar
- ID Number: 362298
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Languages
- Spanish
Education
- University of Miami School of Law
- Doctor of Jurisprudence
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Professional Associations
- Florida State Bar # 362298
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2 Questions Answered
- Q. What are my legal options to recover funds invested in a house co-owned with ex, considering a restraining order and inheritance sale proceeds in Florida?
- A: You have two distinct but connected issues here: (1) recovering your investment in the co-owned home despite the restraining order, and (2) potential IRS tax consequences related to the sale of the inherited property.
1. Recovering Your Investment in the Co-Owned Home (Florida)
Even with a restraining order in place, you still have rights as a co-owner of the property. Florida law offers the following legal remedies:
Partition Action
You can file a civil lawsuit for partition in the county where the house is located. A partition suit seeks to:
• Force a sale of the property if it cannot be equitably divided (which is usually the case with homes).
• Have the proceeds divided ... Read More
- Q. Could I face legal consequences for stopping my partner from self-harm using my gun?
- A: In Florida, a person who intervenes to prevent someone from harming themselves generally cannot be criminally charged for injuries sustained by that individual, provided the intervention was carried out in good faith and without gross negligence or intentional misconduct.
Florida’s Good Samaritan Law
Under Florida Statute 768.13, known as the Good Samaritan Act, individuals who voluntarily and in good faith provide emergency care at the scene of an emergency are granted immunity from civil liability for any resulting injuries. This legal protection aims to encourage bystanders to assist others in emergencies without fear of legal repercussions. However, this immunity does not extend to ... Read More
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