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Misconceptions About The Florida Probate Process
Probate is a complex process, generally requiring the help of an experienced attorney. However, too many people go into the system with misunderstandings and false information on board, which can lead to bad decisions. If you have lost a loved one, you have an obligation to try and ensure that their wishes are respected… Read More »
Military vs Civilian Divorce
One might be forgiven for thinking that divorce is simply divorce, but this is not actually the case when you or your spouse (or both) are members of the military. Florida has 21 military bases and countless servicemembers among its population, and they get divorced at similar rates to civilians. However, the process of… Read More »
Common COVID-19 Questions For Condo Owners
Current events in recent months have somewhat eclipsed the immediacy of the COVID-19 pandemic, though this of course does not remove the danger posed by the virus. As people try to live their lives, questions of safety and authority have arisen that as of yet may not have an answer. If you live in… Read More »
Child Support Past 18 In Florida
In the strong majority of cases, paying child support in Florida will end when your child reaches the age of 18. However, there are situations in which this is not the case, especially if your child support order does not have an end date. If you are concerned about the possibility of having to… Read More »
Child Custody In Military Divorce
Divorce when one or both parents are in the military can be a complex process, especially since the laws governing military personnel create hurdles that civilians do not necessarily have to deal with. Nowhere is this more apparent than in dealing with child custody, as the best interests of the child have to be… Read More »
Red Flag In Your Florida Prenuptial Agreement?
As second and even third marriages have become more common in the U.S., so have prenuptial agreements, known as prenups. However, it is important to be aware of everything in them, because a prenup can govern the outcome of your marriage far down the road if you are not careful about consenting to the… Read More »
Can A Lost Or Destroyed Will Be Admitted To Probate?
While not everyone, a large majority of people have a will or trust when they pass away. However, sometimes those documents are lost or destroyed – not everyone handles their estate planning documents in the way they should, or a potentially malicious relative can take it upon themselves to dispose of such a document…. Read More »
COVID-19 & Condominium Law
On March 9, 2020, Governor DeSantis declared a state of emergency for the state of Florida as a response to confirmed cases of COVID-19 (also referred to as the coronavirus). With that declaration, it fell to condominium associations and homeowner’s associations to decide how best to conduct their business during a pandemic. Emergency statutes… Read More »
Prenuptial Agreements For Average Couples
Too often, the average person thinks of prenuptial agreements, called prenups, as things that only benefit the rich, but in reality, they can be very helpful for couples nowhere near the top tax bracket. Prenups can help to settle a lot of different potential issues in the event of a divorce, which can save… Read More »
Changing Your Florida Child Support Payment
In a divorce, most of the rights and property being decided and divided belong to the two spouses. However, the one right that is only granted to the child or children in the divorce is the right of support. Child support will be granted in any divorce where the spouses have children, but the… Read More »
