Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney, Author at Rice Law Firm

Child Custody in Volusia County: How a Volusia Family Law Attorney Can Protect Your Parental Rights

April 2, 2025

Navigating child custody matters can be one of the most emotionally challenging experiences for parents in Volusia County. When the well-being of your children and your relationship with them is at stake, having experienced legal representation becomes not just helpful, but essential. A knowledgeable Volusia County attorney specializing in family law can make all the […]

By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney

5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Volusia Family Law Attorney for Your Divorce

April 2, 2025

Choosing the right Volusia family law attorney for your divorce can significantly impact the outcome of your case and your future. The divorce process in Volusia County involves complex legal procedures, emotional challenges, and important decisions that will affect you and your family for years to come. Before you entrust your divorce case to a […]

By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney

‘GET BACK’ by Philip Bonamo, Criminal Lawyer

December 9, 2024

No, I’m not referring to the Beatles song, but rather a new law going into effect in Florida on January 1, 2025, that will require people to move back twenty-five (25) feet if a first responder verbally warns them to

By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney

Florida’s Constructive Trust By Philip J. Bonamo, Lawyer Daytona Beach

September 13, 2024

From time to time the issue of what is referred to as a constructive trust in a dissolution of marriage case will surface. A constructive trust is basically an equitable remedy that can be used to help restore property to its rightful owner and to prevent what is referred to as unjust enrichment.

By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney

Traffic Stops and Drug Sweeps by Philip J. Bonamo, Partner Florida Bar Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney

May 31, 2024

The Florida Supreme Court, in a 5-1 Opinion, ruled this month that law enforcement can order a driver out of their vehicle they have pulled over for a routine traffic stop, for officer safety before conducting a vehicle sweep.

By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney

Phone Calls with Law Enforcement Can Be Recorded By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. – Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney

April 26, 2024

A Florida Appeals Court ruled this month that law enforcement have no expectation of privacy while in their official roles/while on duty. As such, Florida’s 5 District Court of th Appeals (5 DCA) has now stated that in Florida the state’s long-standing law against recording th telephone calls without the permission of all parties to the call does not apply to calls with law enforcement officers.

By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney

Florida’s Equitable Distribution Statute Gets An Overhaul

March 22, 2024

Rice Law Firm closely follows the changes in Florida law, each year, on many legal matters, including marital and family law, as shown from our previous blogs. As an update on the issue of equitable distribution in a dissolution of marriage case in the state of Florida, both chambers of the Florida legislature, during the recent 2024 Florida legislative session, approved some important changes to Florida Statute 61.075, which is referred to as the equitable distribution provision.

By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney

Bonds

February 1, 2024

Based on legislation that was signed into law last year by the Governor of Florida and that went into effective January 1, 2024, the highest Court in the state of Florida, the Florida Supreme Court, must now adopt a uniform bond schedule and be distributed to the twenty judicial circuits in Florida.

By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney

Safe Location For Minor Child Exchanges

December 15, 2023

One topic that comes up quite often in developing a Parenting Plan in family law cases is where to do the ‘pick-up/drop-off of the child(ren).

By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney

Partner Philip Bonamo attended the Florida Bar’s Board of Governors out of state meeting

September 11, 2023

Partner Philip Bonamo attended the Florida Bar's Board of Governors out of state meeting in Austin, Texas on September 6th through September 8th, 2023. Mr. Bonamo is the Board of Governors representative for the attorneys of the 7th Judicial Circuit of Florida, which comprises of St. John's, Putnam, Flagler and Volusia County. Mr. Bonamo is the current Chair of the Board's Rules Committee, as well as a member of the Communications Committee, Disciplinary Review Committee and the Disciplinary Procedures Committee. Pictured with Mr. Bonamo is Josh Doyle, Executive Director of the Florida Bar.

By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney

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