Recent Blog Posts
Undue Influence In Florida Wills
When a loved one passes away, the last thing that most people want to contend with is the possibility that something might not have been right during their last days. Sometimes, when a deceased person’s will is read at probate, the bequests are so startlingly out of character that it is impossible not to… Read More »
Jurisdiction Questions In Military Divorce
When you and your military servicemember spouse decide to divorce, there are several issues that may come up that civilians, by and large, avoid. One of these is that the issue of jurisdiction (the authority of a specific court to hear a case) – often, military divorces have to be filed in certain courts,… Read More »
The Nature of Florida Child Support
The average person tends to labor under the misapprehension that when a custodial parent is receiving child support, that support money should only ever be used to cover a child’s bare minimum needs – food, clothing, and shelter. However, a child does not generally thrive when only their basic needs are being met; they… Read More »
Leaks In Your Florida Condo: Who Is Responsible?
Florida has pleasant weather year-round, but when the rains come, they can be torrential. Because of this possibility, condo owners have to be constantly prepared for leaks, or else they risk damaged roofs and flooring. However, when a leak does occur, it can be difficult to determine who is responsible or who should bear… Read More »
Divorce & Active Duty
Military families face a lot of different challenges that civilians can avoid, and this remains true in the event of a divorce. If you and your spouse decide to divorce, and one or both of you are in the military, it can be a unique test to ensure that both you and your spouse… Read More »
Prenuptial Agreements & Second Marriages
In the last few decades, statistics have shown that fewer people are staying married to their first spouse, and marrying a second time is more common than it used to be as well. With the increase in second and third marriages, however, has also come an increase in couples executing prenuptial agreements. It is… Read More »
Can I Have An Emotional Support Animal In My Condo?
In this day and age, more and more people have emotional support animals (ESAs), as well as those who have service animals to assist them with their disabilities. However, in Florida, many people are finding that their homeowners’ associations and condominium boards are pushing back against ESAs in their dwelling places, even though state… Read More »
Creating A Living Trust In Florida
Many people in Florida use wills to pass down their estates upon their passing. However, there are alternatives, chief among them living trusts (also called revocable trusts). Depending on the specific situation you are in, and the assets you have, a trust may be a better choice in terms of safeguarding your possessions, given… Read More »
FAQ On Florida Prenuptial Agreements
Marriage is so often seen as a sweeping, romantic, life-changing event, and it can feel like the opposite of romance to talk about signing contracts before going ahead with the big day. However, there is more and more evidence to show that couples who enter into prenuptial or postnuptial agreements have stronger marriages –… Read More »
Irregularities In Florida Child Support
Florida’s child support guidelines lay out a specific procedure to follow so that each parent pays only what they can afford. However, it is sadly not uncommon for a noncustodial parent to try and subvert the guidelines or otherwise get out of paying their rightful support obligation, and it can very often take an… Read More »
