Recent Blog Posts
What’s Mine is Mine; What’s Yours is Negotiable – Property Division in Florida Divorce
Unfortunately, divorce is a cruel reality for many people. Probably the most arduous part of the divorce proceeding is determining who gets what property. It should be noted that most property distribution is often addressed and settled between the parties in a marital settlement agreement outside the courtroom. In the event the parties are… Read More »
How to Run a Condominium Board Meeting in Florida – What to Do; What Not to Do
All condominiums, cooperatives and homeowners associations have a board of directors or some equivalent group, such as a council, which has the responsibility of running the community’s association on behalf of the property owners. It is the duty of the board to maintain integrity, respect for others, and to uphold property standards and financial… Read More »
Bulletproof Prenuptial Agreements in Florida
A prenuptial agreement, also referred to as a premarital agreement, antenuptial agreement, marriage contract or simply a prenup, is a legally binding document agreed upon and signed by the couple in contemplation of marriage. It is one of the most commonly used methods to protect one’s assets prior to the “big day,” in the… Read More »
What Is Probate & When Is It Necessary In Florida?
In the midst of emotional grief following the passing of a loved one, family members are forced to deal with the confusing legal process called probate. Many people have misunderstandings on how this complex legal proceeding takes place. Probate is a court-supervised process for identifying and gathering the assets of a decedent, paying the… Read More »
Achieving financial stability after a military divorce
For many Florida military spouses, fears of financial hardship make it difficult to move forward with a divorce. This is true even when the marriage has passed the point of no return. It can be intimidating to consider starting over again on one’s own, especially for parents who will need to provide for the… Read More »
Positives of going back to work after a military divorce
For many military spouses, the prospect of heading back to work after the end of a marriage is daunting. Some have chosen to stay home and raise their children, while others have put their own career goals aside to support those of their husband or wife. Regardless of the reason for choosing this path,… Read More »
Should spouses use phone apps to assist in their divorce?
It seems as if there is a phone application for virtually everything, from finding the lowest prices on gasoline to securing a great deal on your next hotel stay. We have come to rely on our phones to do far more than just allow us to communicate with one another; they now serve as… Read More »
Online silence the best policy in alimony dispute
For those in Florida who are struggling with a former spouse over the payment of spousal support, it is important to take precautions against worsening one’s legal stance through online activities. Specifically, posting comments and photos to sites such as Facebook or Twitter can seriously harm your ability to make a compelling legal argument… Read More »
Science and child custody: Scheduling solutions
For many Florida families, trying to coordinate child custody schedules can be a significant challenge. When parents divorce and remarry, they very often find themselves dealing with the child custody arrangements of their new partners, which can wreak havoc on the scheduling system that they have come to accept within their own divorce. One… Read More »
Finding a great divorce mediation attorney
For Florida spouses who are in the early stages of divorce planning, finding a good attorney is a top priority. The attorney who assists with one’s divorce will have a great deal of influence over the process itself, as well as the eventual outcome. For those who want to end their marriage using divorce… Read More »
