Florida residents who served in any of the branches of the armed services and were discharged honorably have the right to collect certain benefits. There are various types of veterans' benefits, some that most veterans know about, some that aren't too widely...
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Dealing with dividing a business during divorce
When people in Florida who own a business get a divorce, they must determine what the business is worth and how it will be divided. Accurate valuation is important. An appraiser might be recommended by a financial or legal professional, or they could be part of a...
Estate planning involves periodic review of legal documents
For those Florida residents who have jumped out ahead of the curve and have an estate plan in place, all of the work is not permanently wrapped up. Estate planning is an organic process, and it will be necessary to review the plan with the attorney approximately every...
A court’s guidelines for determining child custody
Florida parents who are either divorced or going through a separation may wonder how the court will evaluate their homes during the custody determination process. Courts tend to follow a specific set of rules, but their decisions vary depending on the state and judge....
Young adults with children need estate planning options
Younger adults with children are prime candidates for developing an estate plan under Florida law. The adult parents will be concerned about what can happen to the children if the parents die before the children reach adulthood. This may be even more pressing where...
Parallel parenting in high-conflict situations after divorce
Most Florida parents who are getting a divorce agree that it's important to focus on the best interests of the children. However, there may be so much conflict between the former spouses that they are not capable of co-parenting. Furthermore, they might be concerned...
What you should know about guardianships and conservatorships
Watching your parents grow older is difficult even under the best possible circumstances, but if your parent is also experiencing a decline in his or her overall physical or mental health, it can prove even more emotionally taxing. At some point, you may find that...
Caregivers may benefit by having elder law planning in place
It is sometimes difficult to assess when the duties of a primary caregiver must give way to institutional or professional caregiving for a spouse, parent or other loved one. Nearly half of family caregivers nationwide and in Florida who are 75 and older are caring for...
Fathers may face issues with custody, support
Fathers in Florida who are unmarried or divorced might have trouble getting custody or visitation rights to their children. They may struggle to pay child support. However, there are steps those fathers can take that may improve their situation.For example, a court...
Study examines divorce risk for cohabiting couples
When Florida couples live together before they get married, they might experience something that researchers have dubbed the "premarital cohabitation effect". This refers to the fact that they might have a higher likelihood of struggling in their marriage if they have...