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March 14, 2023
Estate Planning Probate Law

🤔 Is Probate Required in Florida?

The purpose of probate is to settle the estate of deceased individuals according to probate statutes. Probate can be bulky and time-consuming. But is it always required? Probate in Florida...

February 13, 2023
Family Law

😢 I’m a Victim of Domestic Violence. How Can an Attorney Help?

Sadly, the rate of domestic violence continues to be high in Florida and across the U.S. Each year, over 100,000 domestic crimes are reported to authorities, which means the true...

February 07, 2023
Divorce Family Law

How to Divide a 401(k) in a Divorce Settlement

The division of marital assets can be one of the most complex aspects of divorce proceedings. Add complex assets to the mix, and you can get a somewhat convoluted process...

August 24, 2021
Family Law

Child Support Modifications: Can They Happen and When?

If you are a parent of a minor child and are going through, or have already gone through, divorce proceedings, then you are likely familiar with child support payments. Florida...

August 10, 2021
Divorce

Hiding Assets During Divorce Proceeding

Divorce is stressful, even in the most amicable of situations. In the case of a non-amicable divorce, where you may find that your spouse starts engaging in deceitful behavior, like...

July 27, 2021
Family Law

Step-Parent Adoption: Process and Rights Explained

Florida law allows a stepparent to adopt his or her stepchild, to receive equal and full parental rights and responsibilities over the stepchild. It is not uncommon that a child’s...

June 16, 2021
Divorce

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez: Who gets to keep the $1.8M ring?

If you have been keeping up with the news, then you probably know that Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have recently decided to call off their engagement. Naturally, the question...

March 31, 2021
Guardianship In the News

Britney Spears — Guardianship Controversy Explained

If you are keeping up with the news, you may be aware of pop-star Britney Spears’ ongoing legal battle over the control of her finances, career, and estate. For the...

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