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Who Should Have A Prenuptial Agreement?
Prenuptial agreements are more common in this day and age than they have been at any point previously. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimate that there were approximately 750,000 divorces in the United States in 2019, and more and more couples are seeking to minimize the time and trouble of divorce proceedings should… Read More »
Tragic Condo Tower Collapse Raises Liability Questions
The collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida has led to 98 deaths. The building collapsed on June 24, 2021, causing untold numbers of injuries as well as unfathomable property damage for its residents. While no official cause of the tragedy has been determined, several signs have raised questions of ultimate liability, particularly… Read More »
Why Can Florida Probate Take So Long?
When a loved one passes away, it is very understandable to not want to focus on the legalities surrounding their estate. However, in order to ensure that their debts are paid and their assets are passed onto their chosen beneficiaries, probate will usually be necessary for at least some of their assets. Probate can… Read More »
Separate Property In Florida Prenuptial Agreements
When two people want to get married, they often consider executing a prenuptial agreement to avoid any future disagreements on asset disposition in the event of a divorce. However, one important purpose of a prenup is also to delineate exactly what counts as separate property, never to mix with the marital property that will… Read More »
When Can I Seek Modification Of Child Support?
Too many divorced parents operate under the misconception that their child support order is set in stone, unable to ever be changed. This is simply not the case, at least not in Florida; courts understand that families change and grow, and as life changes, child support needs may change as well. That said, one… Read More »
Testamentary Trusts Vs. Living Trusts
Florida is known as a state with favorable estate planning laws, offering several different ways to pass on your assets to the heirs you choose with minimal bureaucracy and bother. A trust is one of the most common estate planning tools that is used to make certain that assets reach the right people –… Read More »
Myths On Military Divorce
Getting a divorce as a military servicemember can mean certain requirements and obstacles that civilians can ignore. However, a lot of misinformation is out there on the subject – and relying on misinformation can lead to considerable time and trouble in court. Before filing your divorce, it is a good idea to consult with… Read More »
How To Challenge A Florida Prenuptial Agreement
These days, more and more couples of all ages are choosing to execute prenuptial agreements, or prenups, when they get married. They may choose to do this for a variety of reasons, from wanting to protect separate property to providing for children from a previous marriage, but regardless of the reasons, the prenup must… Read More »
Paying Child Support For A Child Over 18
In Florida, there is a statute on the books which requires that all child support orders contain an end date, which is usually the child’s 18th birthday. However, there are situations in which child support may be extended past that date, if the child is held to still qualify as dependent under the relevant… Read More »
Can Bankruptcy Discharge Child Support Obligations?
Bankruptcy is an ever-present danger for many people in the United States, for a variety of different reasons. When one files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy (the most common type), it is possible to have certain debts discharged, and one might conceivably wonder if it is possible to have child support obligations discharged as well…. Read More »
