After a divorce, it may be time for you to alter your estate plan. The truth is that you should update your estate plan whenever there is major event in your life. This includes any divorces or marriages that occur. After your divorce, you may plan to remarry. Couples...
How can parental conflict affect a child in divorce?
When Florida parents divorce, they have to worry about more than themselves. Their child should be the number one priority. Unfortunately, it is easy to get swept up in the emotions of a divorce. Parents often end up fighting or arguing. This unfortunately has...
What duties must an estate executor perform?
As the executor of someone’s estate, the responsibility rests with you to take his or assets through the probate process after (s)he dies. The American Bar Association points out that the most important aspect of your duties lies in the fact that in all that you do,...
What are the differences between legal separation and divorce?
If you are having marital troubles and are considering divorce, you are not alone. While Bloomberg notes that recent divorce rates are dropping due to the way the millennial generation is approaching marriage, many couples are still divorcing or separating. Legal...
How to handle finance divisions during a divorce
During a divorce, determining the division of assets and property is an important step that may cause much friction. Handling this aspect of the divorce with a structured plan is important for making it as seamless as possible. In many cases, there are many areas of...
Probate and Estate administration
Florida laws claim that there are assets that have to go through the probate process once someone dies. The probate court helps in keeping track of the assets belonging to a deceased person, clearing all their debt and taxes, and transferring the property to the...
What facts should you know about domestic violence?
Domestic violence affects many people in Florida each year. While the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence reports in 2015 there were over 107,600 reports to law enforcement, this likely does not represent every case. Many people are afraid to tell someone...
Can I adopt my spouse’s child?
Divorce is often challenging, but it can also provide exciting new opportunities. One of these may be the ability for you to start a new family. However, it is important to understand that certain aspects of officially establishing your new family may be subject to...
How can life insurance help your estate plan?
A good estate plan will ensure you provide for your loved ones with minimal expenses to them after your death. This can be a complicated task with the different rules and taxation schedules. Plus, you also have to think about the ever-changing laws associated with...
Top tips for holiday visitations with less stress and more fun
While the arctic fronts of this time of year do not reach as far down as coastal Florida, the winter holidays are here. Divorced families who prepare ahead of time may have a more relaxed holiday schedule. Here are some tips to make this holiday season a success for...