When a Florida marriage ends, one spouse will often seek spousal support, also referred to as alimony, as part of the case. This is true whether it is a high asset divorce or a divorce of more modest means. Simply because there is a request on the part of one spouse...
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Top Florida Insurance Firm and Northwest Litigation Firm Partner to Help Victims of Hurricane Michael
Hurricane Michael hit the Florida panhandle on October 10, 2018 as a Category 4 - the strongest hurricane to make landfall in the continental US since 1992. The total estimate of insured losses has reached $3.4 Billion and 125,356 insurance claims have already been...
IRS proposal will shield gifts from tax and help asset protection
It goes without saying that Floridians will want to make certain their loved ones are shielded and get the maximum of their inheritances when an estate plan is created. That can be accomplished through wills, trusts and proper implementation of asset protection...
How do premarital agreements impact a Florida divorce?
Many who are planning to get married seek to give themselves a layer of protection with a premarital agreement. There is often a perception that these agreements are limited to those who have significant assets, but anyone can have a premarital agreement, if they...
Ensuring you receive a fair outcome in your Florida divorce
Divorce is typically a time of great personal upheaval. In many cases, you may have to find a new place to live. Other times, you may worry about how to fairly split the assets you have acquired during marriage. Custody of your minor children and the right to visit...
How to get help after Hurricane Michael
Hurricane Michael has devastated Florida, and it is leaving many of the state's residents vulnerable and in need of assistance. As we all recover, many services are available that could benefit you or someone you know. Below are some of the best options: FEMA The...
What are the basics of “probate”?
There are many legal terms that Florida residents have probably heard before, but perhaps they are not too familiar with. "Probate" is likely one of them. When it comes to estate planning and end-of-life needs, probate is an important term to learn. So, what are the...
Divorce rate on the decline in America
Each year thousands of Florida residents go through a divorce. Some couples are able to do so in an amicable fashion, working out most of the details of their divorce out-of-court and then submitting an agreement to a family law court for approval. However, others are...
Can a timeshare be part of your estate plan?
Florida residents need to consider a wide variety of assets when they are putting together an estate plan. From houses to retirement accounts, investments to personal property, estate plans can lay out a person's desires for how those assets should be passed on to...
Know the basics about estate planning
Florida residents want to protect their families. However, many times, these protective thoughts don't include estate planning. Why? Well, perhaps it is because some people think that the estate planning process is too complicated, or they think they don't need any...