When a person is unable to manage his or her property, finances or personal care, it may be necessary to appoint a guardian for that person. A guardianship is a legal proceeding in Florida where a guardian is appointed to act on behalf of an incapacitated person,...
Having children can be enormously rewarding. A child custody dispute, though, can threaten your relationship with your child. You might be faced with limited visitation or losing sole physical custody, or maybe your simply not kept up to date on everything that is...
You don’t need us to tell you that divorce can be a highly contentious process. Spouses sometimes end up making serious accusations against each other, regardless of whether they’re true. This mud-slinging can be the result of pent up emotions, but there’s usually an...
When parents are married in Florida, they generally live together and are each a part of raising their children. This includes being there to make the major decisions together in addition to sharing in the day-to-day responsibilities. How the couple shares these...
Adoption is one of the many ways to build a family. For anyone who is interested in pursuing adoption in Florida, there is helpful information available about the process. With an adoption, a legal relationship is created between the adopted child and the adoptive...
When Floridians enter into second or third marriages, they are commonly advised to enter into a prenuptial agreement that governs how assets will be divided in the event they someday decide to get a divorce. Unfortunately, some individuals who follow this advice come...
Domestic violence is an unfortunate problem in Florida and across the United States. For people who are victimized, there often seems as if there is no way out. In other cases, there are false accusations made and people find themselves facing criminal charges and...
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,...
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...
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...
