Florida Family Law Blog
What happens if you die without a will?
When you are young and healthy, drafting a will may not be at the top of your list of priorities. You would be remiss not to create one, however, as failing to do so may cause your loved ones unnecessary hardship. Per CNN Money, dying without a will, or dying...
How children benefit when their parents share custody
Sharing time with your child may not be your first choice, but when your son or daughter spends time living in the homes of both parents, it may lead to lifelong benefits. If that joint-custody arrangement was not your initial preference, understanding how it may...
Helping kids make the transition when their parents get divorced
The stress of divorce affects children; they may feel angry or hurt after learning their family is splitting apart. A parent who speaks negatively about a soon-to-be ex-spouse in front of the kids can complicate their adjusting to a post-divorce family situation....
Planning to avoid estate taxes
If asked, most people in Pompano Beach would likely say that the estate planning process simply involves detailing how they want their assets dispersed. Yet there is a whole other aspect that needs consideration: limiting an estate's liabilities. One works for...
Will I have to pay my spouse’s debt after a divorce?
Most people in America have some form of debt. This may be in the form of a credit card that they use and pay off every month, it may be in the form of a vehicle loan or lease or it may be in the form of a mortgage. Other people utilize unsecured loans to pay medical...
Understanding living wills and advance directives
If you are like many people in Florida, when you think about making an estate plan, your mind initially goes to outlining your wishes for who will inherit what assets from your estate. Certainly, this is an important part of estate planning, but it is far from the...
Protecting your business amid divorce
When you own your own business, your divorce may look markedly different than it does for those who are employed by others. Once you decide to part ways with your spouse, though, you must figure out how your business factors in as well as whether you owe your former...
What happens to your timeshare during a divorce?
Florida is paradise for couples who love to get away from home and spend some time in a vacation property. If you and your spouse own a timeshare, though, you may be wondering what happens to it during your upcoming divorce. If you purchased your timeshare during...
Managing job loss during divorce
Losing your job is difficult under any circumstances, but if you lose your job while you are also navigating a divorce, it may complicate matters even further. Similarly, if your ex is the one who lost his or her income and employment, this may, too, have a...
How may an estate plan make the future less uncertain?
Many individuals believe estate planning is a matter of creating a will or trust. While often true, other aspects of a well-made estate plan may help protect both you and your family. Planning ahead could help make the future less uncertain. A comprehensive estate...
