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...
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....
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
As some Florida families try to figure out their child custody arrangements after a divorce, they might consider shared custody. However, in most cases, shared custody requires parents to have consistent communication as their children move back and forth. If the...
Millennials are edging out baby-boomers as the new “sandwich generation” who are raising a family while caring for an elderly loved one. And, as one study shows, millennials are increasingly opting to execute an estate plan. The study The study by the estate planning...
