Domestic violence has, unfortunately, been a persistent problem across the United States. That includes our home state of Florida. In some places, when people have a record for domestic violence, they will lose access to their guns. In Florida, it's a little more...
Challenging a prenuptial agreement
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...
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...
Will adultery affect the outcome of your divorce in Florida?
Many marriages manage to survive adultery on the part of one or both spouses. Yet, yours may have crumbled if you discovered your spouse had an affair. In its aftermath, you will likely wonder how their actions will affect the outcome of your divorce. In Florida, it...
False domestic violence accusations: what to do
Being falsely accused of any crime is a traumatizing experience, but false domestic violence accusations are extremely severe. Not only can domestic violence accusations affect you on a legal level, they also can affect you seriously on a societal level. Society...
How do I adopt my stepchild?
Deciding to adopt your stepchild allows you to become the child's legal parent, which entitles you to many benefits. The legal process for this type of adoption varies slightly from the normal adoption procedures. According to the Florida Courts, you must take...
What are some domestic violence warning signs?
Both men and women may endure some type of domestic violence over the course of a relationship. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence reports that one in four women and one in nine men experience this abuse in some form. If you suspect someone you know is...
Understanding how social media use affects child custody
Social media has become a factor in everyday life for the majority of Americans. However, it is important that you understand the role that social media can play when determining child custody. Divorce is an emotional process, and wanting a safe place to vent is...
What should I know about pour over wills?
Creating a trust to convey your assets to your beneficiaries is often not the end of the process. As time goes on, you may acquire more assets that you want placed into the trust. However, an unexpected event may cause your incapacitation or death, preventing you from...
Can you avoid estate taxes?
A great many questions will likely surface during the estate planning process; whether or not your estate will be subject to taxes may not be one of them. That is probably because you already assume the answer to that question to inevitably be "yes." But is it really?...
