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New Research Indicates that Divorce Benefits the Father-Child Relationship
New research indicates that divorced men actually become better caregivers. As a result of men becoming single parents after divorce, they are finding that it makes them better fathers in part because they are taking control and responsibility for situations that they might have otherwise delegated their partner or waiting to be told what… Read More »
Antitrust Filed Alongside Bad Faith Claims Unlikely to Advance, According to Federal Judge
A case that could have huge repercussions on insurance litigation and insurance bad faith claims is in particular against State Farm insurance could go in the direction for the insurance company, according to reports. Plaintiffs brought antitrust claims against the insurance company, State Farm, alleging that it conspired with software makers to undervalue damage… Read More »
The Biggest Money-Related Reasons People End Up Getting Divorced
Money related issues are one of the number one reasons couples end up seeking a divorce. For many, it is the number one cause of arguments between two married individuals. This is no surprise as, regardless of whether a couple is wealthy or in debt, many have financial disagreements. Below, we discuss some of… Read More »
Florida Court Finds That Hurricane Insurance Company Did Not Act in Bad Faith in Outdoor Grounds Policy Endorsement
On July 15, a Florida Federal District Court made an important insurance bad faith litigation decision that involved a hurricane insurance claim. The court ultimately found that the insurance company must provide coverage to a limited number of locations when it comes to an outdoor grounds policy endorsement for a country club. The dispute… Read More »
Florida’s New Assignment of Benefits Law
A new assignment of benefits (AOB) law that came into effect here in Florida in July alters the practice of policyholders assigning third-party claim benefits of an insurance policy and could very well change the insurance litigation landscape in Florida. The Bill’s Provisions Prior to now, the combination of this practice with Florida’s one-way… Read More »
11th Circuit (Florida) Makes Important Ruling on Insurer’s Indemnification
An important insurance litigation decided by the 11th Circuit (Florida) during the second week of March laid the foundation for when insurance companies can determine whether they can indemnify their policyholders. At Issue in the Case The case involved an appeal of a district court decision finding that Mid-Continent Casualty Company (MCC)’s complaint for… Read More »
Florida Lawmakers Moving Hurricane Michael Relief Bills, But It Still Isn’t Enough
Given the devastation caused by hurricane Michael to Florida last October, there is still plenty to be done, especially as a number of property owners are still waiting for their insurance companies to ‘make them whole’ in terms of their losses. In an effort to provide some relief to affected Florida property owners, on… Read More »
New Tax Strategies That Could Make Divorce Negotiations Easier
The divorce process became significantly more complicated this year with the code changes. Not only did a number of Americans end up owing more than expected, but along with these changes also came a slew of unforeseen consequences. For example, the spouse paying alimony can no longer deduct the payment, and the spouse receiving… Read More »
The Importance of Understanding & Addressing Insurance Policies During Divorce
During stressful times as going through divorce proceedings, it is common to let important issues and accounts, such as insurance coverage, fall by the wayside. However, during this time, it is extremely important to take a close look at any and all insurance policies in order to foresee whether your insurance policies may be… Read More »
“What Hurricane Michael Damage Looks Like Today”
Seven months after Hurricane Michael hit Florida, the estimated losses from the Category 5 storm are currently over $50 billion. Property damage alone reportedly accounts for more than $5 billion, and many property owners’ claims have gone unpaid by insurance companies that are supposed to make them whole again in times like these. In… Read More »
