Essential Documents for Comprehensive Estate Plan

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A comprehensive estate plan ensures that your loved ones can fulfill your last wishesand settle your estate if you become incapacitated or in the case of death. Estate plansinclude a variety of documents that serve a specific purpose regarding medicaldecisions, giving possessions to family members and friends, and handling the financialaspects of your estate. These […]

What is a Protective Injunction, and When Should You File One?

A protective injunction, also called a “restraining order,” is an order that legally restricts someone from doing specific actions or compels them to perform others. Injunctions are created to help protect petitioners from physical harm or threat of violence against a respondent. An injunction is not a criminal charge, but a respondent could be arrested […]

<strong>What to Do When Someone Breaches a Business Contract</strong>

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Contracts are an important part of any business relationship. They are the basis for establishing the expectations of both parties involved in a business transaction. When someone does not follow the contract as it is laid out, you may need to seek legal counsel to recover damages to keep your business moving forward. Here is […]

<strong>What Prenuptial Agreements Should Include</strong>

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Prenuptial agreements, commonly referred to as “prenups” or premarital agreements, are legal contracts couples sign before getting married. Prenups offer couples the opportunity to openly discuss the various financial aspects of their future relationship, from who will be responsible for health insurance to deciding how to handle paying off debts. To insure that the discussions […]

Creating Holiday Parenting Plan Arrangements

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Creating a parenting plan or custody arrangement is an essential part of divorce proceedings for parents with children under 18. In Florida, there is no fixed or presumptive parenting plan.  The courts recognize that every family is unique.  Accordingly, parents are required to submit a parenting plan for court approval before divorce proceedings can be […]

What to Do if Your Spouse Won’t Sign Divorce Papers

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When filing for divorce, it is common for you and your ex-spouse to disagree. However, an outright refusal to sign divorce paperwork or participate in proceedings can make the process even more stressful. Whether your spouse refuses to sign because he or she holds out hope that the relationship can be repaired or is trying […]

Wills & Trusts: What You Need to Know

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Wills and trusts are tools commonly used in estate planning. Wills and trusts help you distribute your possessions and assets to your family, friends, and other beneficiaries after you pass away. However, wills and trusts operate differently and serve different purposes. Learn more about the differences, benefits, and disadvantages of wills and trusts below. Wills […]

Relocating with Children After a Divorce

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It is natural to consider relocating following a divorce. A new place can provide a refreshing outlook on life and allow you to move on. However, relocation following a divorce is not as simple as packing up and leaving, especially when children are involved. Below, we discuss the various requirements regarding relocating with children after […]

How to Modify Child Support in Florida

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Child support is one of the most significant issues co-parents face. As your children grow and family dynamics change, you may find that your current child support plan needs to be updated after the initial judgment is finalized. Any child support order can be modified by either parent, whether you are paying child support or […]

Understanding Property Division During a Divorce

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Property division is one of the most stressful and complicated parts of filing for divorce. Couples acquire many assets and debts before and during the marriage, so it can be challenging to figure out how to divide them. Seeking the counsel of a Florida divorce attorney will help ensure assets are divided fairly and in […]