Recent Blog Posts
Spouses Who Try to Hide Assets in Divorce
The law is structured to make divorce a fair process where each spouse has a clear and accurate picture of the marriage’s finances and income, so an equitable division of assets and support awards may be negotiated or issued. In Florida, assuming the asset is considered part of the marital estate, which generally includes… Read More »
When to Establish a Guardianship
Age, the circumstances of life, illness, or an accident can all act to deprive a person of the will or ability to handle his/her own affairs. Generally, being recognized as a legal adult brings with it the right to make key life decisions related to finances, medical care, where to live etc. Retaining these… Read More »
Challenging the Validity of an Out-of-State Will
Executing a will is not an issue people think about very often, but it becomes vitally important after a person dies. All wills must go through the probate process, with the principal purpose being to ensure the directions included within it are valid, and if so, that they are followed. Determining the validity of… Read More »
What You Need to Know about Divorcing with Children
Conceding a marriage is not working is extremely difficult to admit to one’s partner, but having to tell a child that his/her parents are no longer together is difficult on an entirely different level. Divorce is complicated enough on its own, but adding children into the mix does present additional challenges for many couples…. Read More »
How Do Pets Factor into Divorce?
Many people love their pets almost as much as their children, and would be devastated if their pets were no longer in their lives. Divorce is one of those situations that often challenges how the possession and care of pets will be divided by the couple, and having children in the mix, who may… Read More »
Exploring Dispute Alternatives to Get Divorced
The divorce process is not known for being easy or fast, and couples seeking divorce may be overwhelmed at the prospect of leaving everything for a judge to decide in an atmosphere facilitated by contention and disagreement. Litigation, by its nature, is an adversarial process, and in some cases, this approach is the best… Read More »
Figuring Out Which Parent Will Pay for Orthodontic Work
Negotiating the terms of a divorce is a delicate balance, and it is hard to anticipate all the changes that will occur in the future which alter the needs of a child. Child support is meant to cover a variety of costs, but orthodontics is one of those expenses that is hard to predict… Read More »
Does Retirement Affect Alimony Obligations?
Recent studies have indicated a marked uptick in the amount of older couples deciding to divorce after many years of marriage. With people living longer and financial stability for each spouse less of a concern compared with times past, these older couples seem to place a premium on ensuring they are happy in the… Read More »
The Influence of Religion on Child Custody and Support
The influence parents exert on their children’s lives is deep and profound. Parents provide the support, guidance, and example children use to develop their own sense of self, perspective of the world, and how to treat others. When parents divorce and must decide how to divide child custody, these decisions become much more difficult… Read More »
What Are the Responsibilities of a Guardian?
Adults routinely make choices about finances, where to live, and medical care, which are some of the hallmarks of authority people receive upon reaching the age of majority. Retaining this power requires a person have the cognitive and/or physical ability to tend to their affairs in a reasonable manner. When this is no longer… Read More »
