Florida is home to many long-term marriages, and if yours appears to have run its course, you may find yourself facing a "gray divorce.” Sometimes, couples may wish to settle down in different ways when they begin to consider their retirement; they may also find that...
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Year: 2019
What is ahead for Florida’s alimony laws?
Alimony laws all over the country are undergoing some changes. Things are no different in Florida with changes in this state's spousal support laws coming soon. There is a major focus on alimony reform in the 2020 legislative session, according to Florida Politics....
When should you start thinking about your estate plan?
No one likes thinking about their eventual death, and that is especially true of those who recently graduated from college or just received their first job offer in Florida. That said, your younger years are exactly when you should start putting together your estate...
4 reasons to contest a will in Florida
A close relative died recently. Surrounded by family and friends, you lay your loved one to rest and go through the motions of trying to get back to your day-to-day life. You receive a call from the probate attorney asking for a meeting of all family members to...
How do you divide debts in a divorce?
Florida is an equitable distribution state. Equitable distribution refers to fair division of property and assets. If you and your spouse built up a debt history, then your debts are a shared responsibility. Since they are a shared responsibility, you have to split...
What are some common mortgage scams?
If you want to buy a house in Florida or otherwise secure a mortgage, then it is important to understand the process. You should always know what is legitimate and what is not because scams within the mortgage industry occur all the time. This can put you on the hook...
What can I do to lower taxes on my estate?
You may think that once you die, it is over, and there is nothing more to do, but that is not entirely true. Your estate lives on and the tax man wants his cut one way or the other. While many people in Florida do not have a large enough estate to incur federal estate...
3 things to do in a dispute with your HOA
Homeowners associations often get a lot of bad press. This may not be fair, but if you are in a dispute with your HOA in Florida, you may have a lot of negative things to say yourself. Arguing with the HOA makes for a hostile living environment. It can make enjoying...
5 ways to protect your small business in a divorce
Marriage and business ventures both require hard work, communication and sacrifice. But the end of a marriage does not need to compromise the future of a business that you’ve worked hard to build. While disputes over business valuation and assets are common during the...
What are the rights of a surviving spouse?
There are certain rights that you gain as a spouse in Florida. This rings true as well when your spouse dies. You are the next of kin for your spouse. As such, you also have some rights during probate even if your spouse left no will or estate plan or left you out of...