For some individuals and couples, it can feel like there is a missing piece in their lives. For many, this could be a child. While it is often ideal to birth your own child, this is not always an option. Thus, couples and individuals will embark on the adoption...
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Year: 2022
Five reasons why you shouldn’t create an estate plan on your own
A quick Google or YouTube search can net you hundreds, perhaps even thousands, of results on how to create an estate plan. It can be tempting to turn to these online resources as a way to cut corners and save some money. But trying to create your own estate plan can...
Can stay-at-home dads obtain spousal support?
Alimony is often seen as a type of support only available to women after a divorce. But the law is gender neutral, meaning that men, especially stay-at-home dads, have just as much of a right to seek spousal support as women. The only thing that’s going to matter in...
Do you need to start planning for Medicaid?
A lot of estate planning focuses on how your assets are going to be distributed once you’re gone. In fact, you can use estate planning to ensure that your future interests are protected throughout your life, including obtaining much-needed medical and long-term care....
The Marchman Act can help your addict family member
For families with an addict, life can be distressing. You never know when they will hit rock bottom, and you pray every day that rock bottom is not death. But, here in Florida, we have the Marchman Act, which can get that Stuart, Florida, addict the help they need....
Can a loved one be confined for mental health reasons?
There are few things more difficult than when a loved one is experiencing problems with their mental health. What can you do if they’re having suicidal thoughts or you believe they’re a danger to themselves or others? What if they don’t want help or aren’t even aware...
What is a postnuptial agreement?
Couples entering a prenuptial agreement before they marry engage in a form of financial planning and can reduce acrimony and stress if they ever divorce by addressing the division of property and other issues Spouses do not lose this option, however, if they enter a...
Understanding your final divorce decree can be critical
Terminating your marriage in Florida can be a challenging time. Handling it correctly to ensure your wishes are met is essential. Doing so should be easier when you understand the elements making up a divorce decree. This legal document deals with important topics...
Divorce vs. annulments in Florida
There are different ways spouses could end their marriage. Divorce is the most common, although some cases filed in Florida will end in annulments. There is a significant legal difference between these two, and spouses might need to review their cases to see which one...
What is an extreme risk protection order and how does it work?
Sometimes, a resident of Florida might need a special protection order. An extreme risk protection order is one of those options. It’s important to understand what they are and what purpose they serve. What is an extreme risk protection order? An extreme risk...