Recent Blog Posts
Child Support & College In Florida
If a child decides they want to attend college, their parents may choose to contribute or to decline. Some states, such as Hawaii, incorporate college expenses into child support obligations, but as of this writing, Florida is not one of them. In most cases, Florida courts see parents’ choosing to contribute to their child’s… Read More »
Installing Security Cameras In Florida Condo Associations
More and more often nowadays, community associations are installing security cameras in common areas, in order to combat potential criminal acts (for example, vandalism) or negligent behavior. However, an association cannot simply install them – Florida case law holds that to install cameras is a ‘material or substantial alteration’ to the common areas, and… Read More »
Child Custody When One Parent Is Deployed
When one or both parents are in the military, and they decide to divorce, one of the first things that they will try to work out is child custody. Florida law starts from the belief that the court must act in the best interests of the child, but every case will hinge on a… Read More »
Potential Advantages Of A Florida Prenuptial Agreement
Quite a lot of ink has been spilled about potential issues that can happen if you and your spouse execute a prenuptial agreement – but there are several potential advantages that you can take advantage of as well, particularly if this is a second marriage for either or both of you. If you or… Read More »
Parking Violations & Florida Condo Associations
When you rent or purchase a condominium in Florida, you should be aware that the strong majority of them are overseen by condo boards, which have guiding rules and regulations that must be obeyed. One of the most common causes of disputes between condo owners, or between an owner and the condo board, is… Read More »
No-Contest Clauses In Florida Probate
Many people who have their will executed specifically ask to include what is known as an in terrorem or no-contest clause in the document. In most states, a no-contest clause specifically seeks to punish any beneficiary of the will who decides to attack the document’s validity. Florida, however, is one of two states where… Read More »
Can I Undermine My Florida Own Prenuptial Agreement?
Statistics show that the U.S. divorce rate hovers around 40 percent for first marriages, and is even higher for second and third marriages. Because of this, many couples execute prenuptial agreements (referred to as ‘prenups’) before they get married, so that they can hopefully eliminate potential issues during divorce proceedings. However, sometimes, a person’s… Read More »
Making Changes To Florida Child Support
When two parents get divorced in Florida, their divorce decree will invariably include a required child support payment from the noncustodial parent (except in very rare situations). Florida law holds that a child generally has the right to support from both their parents, and a failure to support can be actionable. However, the amounts… Read More »
The Florida Homestead Exemption And The Probate Process
When someone passes away, their estate will generally have to go through Florida’s probate process before any assets can be granted to the deceased’s specified heirs. This includes all the assets that fall under the deceased person’s will (or other estate planning documents), including large assets like the person’s home. However, the deceased’s home… Read More »
What Happens To A Spouse’s Military Benefits After Divorce?
When a civilian spouse divorces their military servicemember spouse, one of the primary concerns they may have is what will happen to the privileges or benefits they have become used to during the period of the marriage. The spouses of military servicemembers are entitled to certain perks, but upon divorce, only a few can… Read More »
