As the holiday season approaches, separated or recently divorced people may feel stressed or anxious. Some of this stress or anxiety stems from stereotypes this time of year. Those stereotypes do not always fit a divorced person's reality. People can learn ways of...
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Discussing divorce with your children
Telling children about an impending separation or divorce may be one of the most difficult conversations parents must have during the process. With the right planning and approach, parents can use these conversations to help their children process the changes that a...
Types of powers of attorney
A power of attorney enables a third party to manage some element of another party's life while they are still living. There are multiple forms of powers of attorney and understanding them is important for anyone creating an estate plan. Some powers of attorney may...
How to account for all marital property in a divorce
If you have recently filed to terminate your marriage in Florida, you know firsthand the difficulties of negotiating a divorce settlement. Whether you are going through a traditional courtroom divorce or you choose the mediation process to negotiate your final decree,...
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...
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...
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...
Don’t let your dog go to divorce court
When dividing assets, you consider your property and what it’s worth — your real estate, your vehicles, that hand-carved teak shelf you bought in Indonesia on your honeymoon. It may surprise you to find out that Florida law considers your dog as property and may even...