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Relocation after Divorce
Divorce and child custody issues are already difficult enough without also having to address the issue of relocation after divorce. Depending upon the specific circumstances surrounding the relocation, it could very well affect the amount of time a parent spends with their child. For these reasons, it is important to understand what Florida law… Read More »
Florida Alimony Bill Reform 2017 | FL Alimony Attorneys
A new Florida alimony bill was filed on January 21, 2017. Below are some of the biggest adjustments we found made to the alimony bill. Cap on alimony and child support combined: the combined award of alimony and child support should not exceed more than 55% of the payer’s net income. If the combined… Read More »
11th Circuit Sides with Geico in Insurance Bad Faith Claim
Recently, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a ruling in support of an insurance company, clarifying the importance of what evidence is required in order to prove that a claimant has suffered from a permanent injury. The bad faith case filed in the Middle District of Florida involved an insurance claim originally filed… Read More »
Florida Health Department’s Proposed Rules Governing the Use of Medical Marijuana
Many patients in Florida suffering from a variety of ailments are looking forward to the potential relief they may get from approved cannabis treatments. On January 17, the Florida Health Department released draft rules for a statewide medical marijuana program. Here are just a few notable proposed rules: Only patients with one of ten… Read More »
Keeping Children Supported Throughout the Divorce Process
Anyone who has gone through (or is currently going through) divorce and has children knows that one of the primary concerns is the well-being of their children and how they will get through it. Change can be especially harsh on children, especially during stages when routines are so important to their development. According to… Read More »
Important Financial Decisions to Make Before, During and After Divorce
Divorce not only brings change to your personal/family life, but to your finances as well. This is why it is crucial that you make the right financial decisions immediately before, during, and soon after your divorce, so that you are on the right track. This can be done with the assistance of an experienced… Read More »
Permanent Alimony in Florida | Divorce Attorneys
Over the years permanent alimony has become rare and a few states, like Florida, still have this provision. Permanent alimony is designed to provide for the needs and necessities of a former spouse to maintain the standard of living set during the marriage. Alimony may have a very important impact in a divorce. Therefore,… Read More »
Protecting Your Non-marital Property and Assets
Divorce is rarely an easy process for couples. Even for those splitting up amicably, frustration can sometimes emerge when dealing with sensitive issues such as child custody or property and asset division. Florida abides by the principle of equitable distribution, meaning that any and all property and other assets acquired during the marriage is… Read More »
Five Easy Steps to Creating a Will
Most people know they should have a will, but no one likes to think about dying. Accidents and illnesses can happen at any time, and not being prepared with a will can hurt your family. Many have the misconception that wills are only for the wealthy and your money. Wills protect more than just… Read More »
Florida Supreme Court Ruling Allows Lenders to Refile Foreclosure Cases
Recently, the Florida Supreme Court ruled that lenders can refile foreclosure cases against homeowners who are still in default, even if the case was initiated more than five years ago (i.e. past the statute of limitations). This effectively now gives banks in the state the right to bring cases back to life, meaning that… Read More »
