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Frequently Asked Questions About Florida Probate
When a loved one has passed away, the last thing you want to do is deal with paperwork and state requirements. However, if they pass away with assets that need to go through probate, there is a time limit on starting that process. Probate can be quite confusing for a layperson, and in many… Read More »
Relocation & Divorced Military Families
It is not uncommon for divorced or divorcing parents to have disagreements about relocations and parenting time, but it is perhaps more complex when one or both parents are in the military. Being reassigned and having to move, often a long distance away, is much more common in military families, and it cannot be… Read More »
Child Support In High-Income Families
Every child is entitled to support from their parents, even if those parents are divorced. However, in high-income families, there will often be disputes about amounts, especially if there is income inequality between the spouses. The normal child support guidelines are not always appropriate in high-income families, and it is usually up to the… Read More »
Condo Owners & Hurricanes
Florida is located firmly in hurricane territory, and condo owners have some unique issues to contend with after a natural disaster. From hurricane shutters to insurance policies, many questions can come up at a time when all most people want to do is focus on fixing any damage that their home may have sustained…. Read More »
A Civilian Spouse’s Checklist For Military Divorce
Divorce is never easy, but getting a divorce from a military servicemember can be even more complex than getting one from a civilian, especially if you have children. Issues like child support and parenting time may not be handled in the same manner as they would if two civilians were divorcing, due to military… Read More »
What Is A Postnuptial Agreement?
Many people are familiar with prenuptial agreements, but few are familiar with postnuptial agreements, simply because they are not often necessary. However, they are being used more and more by couples who seek to either modify a prenup or to set down rules on issues that were not discussed before the marriage. If you… Read More »
What Is A Will Contest?
When someone passes away, the normal course of events would require that their will be submitted to probate, and then processed so that the beneficiaries may receive their inheritances, if any. However, not every will is a true expression of the testator’s (the maker’s) wishes, and if you fear that your relative may have… Read More »
Florida Probate & Safety Deposit Boxes
Sometimes, a person will pass away suddenly, or in an unanticipated manner, and when this happens, they may or may not leave a will behind. Alternatively, they may leave a will, but certain assets specified in it may be unaccounted for. When either of these occurs, the existence of a safety deposit box can… Read More »
Equitable Distribution of Pensions in Florida
In a Florida divorce, a pension is often a prized asset, especially when there are few others to divide. However, pensions are a somewhat unique item in that they are governed by specific laws mandating their division, instead of a family court judge simply splitting them in half or dividing in another appropriate way…. Read More »
Criminal Charges For Bad Condo Boards
Sometimes, condo boards do not act in an ethical manner, but until recent years, very little was able to be done about it unless the board member was caught in the act. In 2017, however, Florida made major changes to its relevant laws, establishing criminal consequences for some of the acts most often reported… Read More »
