Recent Blog Posts
Terminating A Florida Guardianship: Resignation And Removal
In Florida, courts will sometimes appoint guardians for aging or disabled individuals whose ability to make decisions in their own best interest has become severely impaired. Usually, this is done so that the guardians can help the wards (the aging or disabled individuals) with decision-making, or to ensure that their financial needs are met…. Read More »
Pros And Cons Of A Lump-Sum Alimony Payment
Although Florida courts that oversee divorce proceedings usually prefer ordering periodic alimony payments, sometimes, after a divorce, the judge may order one party to pay the other party alimony in one go. The Court can order an individual to pay a lump sum alimony after one party makes a request, or even in circumstances… Read More »
Some Crucial Things To Consider Before Becoming A Personal Representative
It is an honor to be asked to serve as the personal representative or executor of someone’s Will. If you have just learned that someone who just passed away has appointed you to serve in this capacity, it shows that someone believed in you enough to allow you to carry out their last wishes…. Read More »
I Missed My Florida Court Date: What Do I Do Now?
Showing up to your court date is extremely important. But, sometimes, things happen that lead to people missing their court dates. If you just missed your court date, it is crucial that you remain calm and avoid panicking, because panic will only make matters worse. Even though failing to appear in court is a… Read More »
What Is The Purpose Of A Deposition During A Divorce?
The divorce process can be overwhelming, especially if you don’t understand the legal procedures involved . Usually, when a Florida divorce is initiated, a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage is filed. After a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage is filed, the spouse on whom the petition is served composes and files an answer. In… Read More »
Appealing A Florida Child Custody/Timesharing Ruling In Florida
Florida courts usually do their best to make timesharing decisions in the best interest of the child. However, sometimes, mistakes happen. As a parent in the state of Florida, you have the legal right to appeal a child custody/timesharing judgment if you disagree with the court’s decision. In Florida, the window to request an… Read More »
Can You Pause Or Cancel A Florida Divorce?
Sometimes, people initiate the divorce process, only for them to reach a certain point and change their minds or start having doubts. If you are in such a situation, you should know that cases of people deciding to pause their divorce or cancel their divorce proceedings completely are not as rare as you may… Read More »
Conspiracy Crimes In The State Of Florida
When it comes to “conspiracies,” the details of the law can be complex. Many people assume they understand what a conspiracy crime is, but the truth is that many have inaccurate information. For example, some people think that a target criminal act must have occurred for a person to be charged or convicted of… Read More »
Florida Guardianship: Determining Incapacitation
Florida law provides for the appointment of a guardian for an adult in circumstances where the adult’s ability to make decisions is impaired. Once a guardian has been appointed, they will be making decisions on behalf of the individual deemed impaired (the ward). Generally, a guardian’s duty in Florida is to act on behalf… Read More »
Protecting Your Privacy During A Florida Divorce
In this digital era, maintaining your privacy might seem impossible because of how easy it is for people to access one another’s private information and the prevalence of social media. However, maintaining privacy is possible. If you are considering, or going through, a divorce in Florida, you may be worried about protecting your privacy… Read More »
