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Intestacy & Probate In Florida
When a person passes away, most of the time their estate must pass through a process known as probate. This is a procedure in which an estate is examined and distributed to both the decedent’s creditors and their chosen beneficiaries according to their Last Will & Testament (whenever possible). Most probate estates are handled… Read More »
Explaining The Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act
When a couple is planning to get divorced, property division is often the most contentious part of the proceedings. Military retired pay counts as marital property in most cases, but dividing it between the spouses can be difficult and even cause long-term roadblocks in divorce proceedings. The federal Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act… Read More »
Modifying Child Support In Florida
In Florida, a parent owes a duty to their child to provide support, whether the parents are still married or not. This right is seen as crucial and inviolate – when executing a prenuptial agreement in Florida, one of the few rights that cannot be waived or disposed of is the right of any… Read More »
Defining “Condominium Termination” In Florida
When condominiums open, they seem full of promise, ready to accept those who want to build lives surrounded by neighbors and friends. However, as condominiums age, the costs of maintaining the complex can outweigh the positives residents find there. For good or ill, most condominiums wind up ‘terminated’ after a certain point in time… Read More »
Understanding & Interpreting Florida Child Support Guidelines
Child support is often the most highly contested part of divorce proceedings, and Florida’s legislature has worked to have a straightforward process for calculating the appropriate support amount in any given situation. However, there are so many different variations in family situations that can make finding the right amount difficult. The right attorney can… Read More »
Class Gifts In Florida Probate
When a person is drawing up their will, they may decide to give what is known as a class gift. A class gift is a bequest of assets or funds to a specific group of people in a person’s will. However, it is not uncommon for disputes to arise about the nature of the… Read More »
Parenting Time & Visitation In Military Divorce
Getting a divorce is never easy, even if the process is amicable. However, divorce for military couples can be even more complex simply because of the peripatetic lifestyle that being in the U.S. Armed Forces may require. This is doubly evident when discussing difficult issues like parenting time and visitation – most parents want… Read More »
Why Have A Prenuptial Agreement?
In this day and age, many Florida couples are choosing to have a prenuptial agreement, or ‘prenup,’ in place before they officially marry, despite the potentially difficult decisions it may trigger. While its approach to marriage may be the opposite of romantic, there are several reasons why executing a prenup can leave your relationship… Read More »
Who Pays For Hurricane Damages After A Storm?
The one-two punch of Hurricanes Helene and Milton struck Florida in September-October 2024, causing “truly historic” damage across the state and a death toll in the hundreds. While the Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale area was spared much of the worst devastation, high winds and flooding caused problems for residents and visitors, as well as damage to… Read More »
Digital Assets In Florida Probate
When a person begins their estate planning, their aim is to dispose of all their assets in the way they prefer, usually while trying to avoid Florida probate. However, it is not uncommon for some to forget to handle their digital assets, particularly those who lack a constant online presence. If you are at… Read More »
