Oviedo Law Blog
Can I change the terms of my trust?
If you are looking for a way to avoid sending your assets through probate, you may find establishing a trust is an attractive option. You can set up a trust, place your assets into it, and establish how you want your trust assets distributed following your death. How...
What is a collaborative divorce?
It is a fallacy that all divorces happen in the courtroom. In reality no two divorces are completely alike and there are many ways to inject preferences into the process. Of course, if you and your ex-spouse are very acrimonious toward each other, the only option may...
Handling concerns about the other parent’s home environment
When parents who are not together share custody of children, some disagreements are natural. However, you may be unsure of how to proceed if you have serious concerns about whether your child is safe, healthy and cared for with his or her other parent. Learn more...
A long-term outlook on your divorce
When people prepare for their divorce, they often focus on issues of immediate concern, such as who will take care of the children, how the divorce process will affect one's work schedule and legal fees associated with the end of a marriage. However, it is vital to...
Communication may help prevent feuds after your death
While you may not find thinking about death to be an exciting part of your future, your decision to be proactive and organize your estate when it is not a stressful time can be one of the best choices you can make. Not only will you have peace of mind knowing that...
How do you provide for pets in your will?
If you are like many pet owners, you consider your animals to be part of your family. If you want to ensure your pets' well-being after you pass away, you may use your will to do so. While providing for human heirs in your will is fairly straightforward, detailing a...
What are the consequences of failing to pay child support?
Florida often treats deadbeat parents very harshly. If you can pay child support to your ex and fail to do so, you could end up in jail. If your situation has changed and the support agreement is no longer manageable, it is in your best interest to seek a child...
A gray divorce may require a QDRO and other support arrangements
Florida couples over the age of 50 may decide to divorce and go their own separate ways before reaching retirement. With careful planning, a nonworking spouse may request alimony or financial support to provide for his or her living expenses. This may include...
Parallel parenting may prove more conducive after divorce
When a marriage ends, feelings of anger may linger for quite some time. In this type of environment, co-parenting may seem impossible for the foreseeable future. Is it wrong to forego the traditional co-parenting model when a relationship between exes is contentious?...
How can I co-parent well?
While the process of divorce is difficult enough, dealing with the aftermath can be even more challenging in some respects. In the modern courtroom, co-parenting is a very popular choice for parenting post-divorce. However, this does not mean that a co-parenting...
