Many important family law decisions have to be made when a Florida couple is divorcing. Couples find themselves going from a single home with joint ownership and custody to two different houses with split property. Parents share physical and legal custody of children,...
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Are you worried that your spouse is hiding assets?
Are you worried about your financial wellbeing post-divorce? It’s common concern, and one that should drive you to take adequate precautions prior to entering your divorce. This means knowing what you need and want you want out of your divorce’s property division...
Four steps to take to establish a comprehensive estate plan
Estate planning may seem like a morbid activity, but it can actually bring you much peace of mind. No matter what your wealth or age is, executing an estate plan while you are still in good health can benefit you and your loved ones. The following are some estate...
The advantages of having representation in a divorce
During these challenging economic times, people are trying to make ends meet by finding the most cost-effective way of handling essential activities. While this can be beneficial for prioritizing the daily needs of the home and family, when it comes to a DIY divorce,...
Digital assets are part of your estate
Transacting business and keeping information online is now routine. But these digital assets may be lost or inaccessible if these are not compiled, well maintained and available to family members and fiduciaries. Estate planning must reflect this new reality. Digital...
Understanding the Marchman and Baker Acts
Families along the Treasure Coast in Florida and elsewhere in the state often suffer untold grief if a family member is abusing alcohol or drugs or has shown signs of an acute mental health disorder. These two statutes were adopted to provide family members with...
Planning for your pet’s care when you are gone
There are many things that you should consider so that your family and other close people in your life are protected after you die. Your estate planning should also include taking care of your pets who are another important part of your family. Pet trusts Florida law...
Considerations to take going into a gray divorce
For some couples, arriving at the golden years of life comes with a sense of bliss. With a legacy built and many assets in tow, many stretch their arms, eager for the relaxation to follow. But this isn’t the case for everyone. Some couples with many joint-life...
Are advance directives beneficial for an estate plan?
Estate Planning allows individuals to make informed decisions about their health, finances, and assets before becoming incapacitated. To be deemed “incapacitated,” a medical doctor must determine that a patient has experienced a significant physical or mental change...
Collecting support payments from a former spouse who is in another state
One of the most acute worries of a parent who is facing a divorce is what happens if the ex-spouse leaves the state. Can child support or alimony orders be enforced? Will enforcement involve travel to the state where the ex-spouse now lives? The answer to these and...