Recent Blog Posts
Should I Challenge My Loved One’s Will?
When someone passes away in Florida, and their estate is required to go through the probate process before the assets can be disbursed, this is usually accomplished with minimal fuss. However, it is not uncommon for a will to be contested by a potential claimant if they believe that there is reason to do… Read More »
Military Divorce: Active Duty Vs Reservists
Military divorce can be a complex endeavor, with many different issues to be settled before the two individuals can go their separate ways (and this goes double if the couple has children). One potential wrinkle that many fail to consider in terms of asset distribution is the status of the military servicemember – there… Read More »
State & Federal Laws Protect Military Servicemembers’ Rights During Deployment
While some people are able to navigate the process with relative ease, most people find the mechanisms of divorce to be quite complex. This goes double, very often, for members of the military, simply because they must balance personal and professional factors at essentially every moment. Because of this, during deployment, state and federal… Read More »
Is Your Florida Prenuptial Agreement Enforceable?
Recent statistics estimate that around 40 percent of U.S. marriages eventually end in divorce, with the percentage rising even higher for second marriages. One step that more and more couples are taking nowadays to hopefully stave off divorce is having a valid prenuptial agreement. Prenuptial agreements can help to prevent many different kinds of… Read More »
What Is Florida Child Support Intended To Cover?
If you are getting divorced, and you have minor children, expect that either you or your soon-to-be ex-spouse (or both, in rare cases) will be asked to pay child support. Florida law sees it as a legal and moral obligation for both parents to support their children, making the right belong to the child… Read More »
Florida Condo Board Members & Fiduciary Duty
Almost every condominium building is run by an association, which then nominates or elects a board of directors. While every unit owner is an association member, the board of directors is generally a smaller group, and may include a professional property manager or management company, as well as unit owners. In Florida, both the… Read More »
Emotional Support Animals & Community Associations
There are many, many people who own pets and get genuine love and joy from that relationship. Some animals, however, have a higher calling, being specifically registered as emotional support animals (ESAs) or service animals to assist their owners with specific conditions. That said, it is sadly not uncommon for landlords and other housing… Read More »
Different Types Of Estate Administration In Florida
When someone passes away, most of the time their estate will have to go through probate before any assets can be disbursed to their beneficiaries. However, not every estate is created equal. Some will be quite extensive, requiring careful investigation to ensure that the right asset goes to the right heir. Other estates are… Read More »
On Florida Prenuptial Agreements
Once seen as only necessary for rich people, prenuptial agreements or prenups are much more common for couples in all walks of life. While not every marriage will be in need of a prenup, there are several situations in which one may make life substantially easier in the event of a divorce or other… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions On Florida Child Support
If you are planning to divorce in Florida, and you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse have minor children, one or both of you will wind up paying child support after your divorce is final. That said, it is all too easy to become confused about the issue of support, with recent changes to state law… Read More »
