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Traffic Safety Measure Increases Crashes?
In an ironic twist, a new study has found that certain traffic safety devices actually increase the risk of traffic accidents. According to the study, traffic accidents increased after installation of walk signals that were intended to protect pedestrians. Researchers believe the problem is that it is not just the pedestrians that can see… Read More »
Never Lie to a Family Court Judge
It seems like it’s a pretty common-sense idea to not lie to a judge, but one Florida woman was willing to take the risk when it came to her children. Unfortunately, the judge discovered the lie, and she is now facing a 5-year perjury sentence. In the incidence in question, the woman was found… Read More »
Florida Woman Treated Like a Criminal?
In a perfect storm of a divorce case, one Florida woman found that a mix of bad preparation and unfortunate circumstances ended up costing her the most important things in her life: Her children. Linda Marie Sacks found out the hard way that, in certain circumstances, family courts can be even more unforgiving towards… Read More »
Florida Parents Battle Over Son’s Remains
A long-ago-divorced Florida couple are finding themselves embroiled in perhaps the most-heated legal battle of their lives over a very unexpected item: Cremated ashes. The remains in question are of their son Scott Patrick Wilson, who was 23 when he was killed by a hit-and-run drunk driver. The main problem stems from the fact… Read More »
Orlando Man Extradited for $83k Support
As the old adage goes, “you can never escape the long arm of the law.” One Orlando resident certainly found out that was true when he was arrested and extradited back to New York to face child support neglect charges. The 51-year-old Orlando resident, who was wanted for two separate outstanding warrants, was pulled… Read More »
Kissimmee Red Light Cams Not Helping
When the Kissimmee Police recently compiled traffic data and selected the top 10 intersections for crashes, they found that half of the list are already under red light camera surveillance, according to this story which appeared in late May. Red light camera enforcement is supposed to reduce crashes and increase driver safety. These results… Read More »
Single Dean Becomes Foster Parent
Interesting how one person’s efforts can impact so many lives for the good. This story reports on a Campus Dean at Seminole State College who as a single man, in eight years, has fostered 15 kids, and has adopted five. In doing so, he has created a family. With Fathers Day approaching, this story… Read More »
DeVoe Law Makes Top 20 at Corporate 5K
Once a year, the Track Shack and IOA sponsor the Corporate 5K in downtown Orlando. There is usually a massive turnout and this year was no exception. Over 18,000 people participated in the 2014 Corporate 5K. I represented DeVoe Law Firm and placed in the top 20 in the Male CEO category. It was a fantastic time and a… Read More »
DeVoe Law Earns 2014 Service Award
I am pleased to have received the community service award from The Florida Supreme Court and The Florida Bar for 2013. I participate in Teen Court which is a diversion program offered in juvenile court. Children who are accused of minor crimes by the State Attorney’s Office may be referred to this program if… Read More »
Michael DeVoe on OCBA Exec Committee
I am honored to have been invited to serve on the Executive Committee of the Family Law Section of the Orange County Bar Association. The Family Law Section has a large membership of local attorneys that have a common interest in family law. The Executive Committee of the Family Law Section is well-regarded for… Read More »
