In Florida, courts evaluate multiple factors before awarding alimony. One of the most influential factors is the length of the marriage. This single detail can impact what type of alimony the court considers and how long the alimony payments may last. Florida law...
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Newlyweds: 3 important reasons to get an estate plan
Marriage is a significant life event that necessitates changes to legal documents. This helps to better ensure that your estate reflects your current marital status and your new family dynamics. If this is not reason enough to update an estate plan, three additional...
How can relocating parents modify custody arrangements?
Relocating to a new city or state can create challenges for parents with existing custody arrangements. In Florida, any significant relocation typically requires changes to custody agreements, which can involve legal hurdles. Understanding the process and...
How do courts handle asset division in same-sex divorces?
Same-sex couples often face unique challenges when dividing assets during a divorce, especially when their relationship started before marriage rights became legal. Without legal recognition for much of their partnership, it can be hard to divide assets accumulated...
Estate planning mistakes
Estate planning is an important process that ensures your hard-earned assets get distributed according to your wishes after you are gone. However, several common mistakes can jeopardize this important endeavor. Understanding these pitfalls is important for...
How to update your will
A will is an important legal document that outlines your wishes for the distribution of your assets and the care of your loved ones after you pass away. But if you do not keep it up to date, it will not accurately reflect your current intentions and circumstances. The...
Discover why you need a will right now
Did you know that more than half of Americans have no will? Lower-income and younger individuals also typically do not have wills. Unfortunately, no one knows when they could die, so avoiding the issue leaves their families and loved ones vulnerable and unprepared....
Social media tips for divorced parents
Social support from friends and family is critical for parents coping with divorce. Many people turn to social media for these connections. If you are a parent going through a divorce, it is normal to seek support from your social circle, which may include social...
Why young professionals need an estate plan
The world awaits you, and you already have embarked on your journey. As a young professional earning much more money than others your age, you think that nothing can stop you. And along the way you do not even think about certain things at all. What things? Well,...
When parenting styles differ
The most challenging aspect of divorce is the impact on children. The different parenting styles that existed throughout the marriage will likely continue post-divorce. Cooperation between divorcing spouses is paramount regardless of how they approach raising their...