Recent Blog Posts
Divorcing In Florida? Do You Have To Sell The Home?
A couple has purchased several homes, including a vacation home, over the twenty years that they have been married. Now that they are considering divorce, neither spouse is willing to let go of the family home or the vacation homes, despite it being a seller’s market. Should they sell both homes and cut their… Read More »
Mail And Check Fraud On The Rise In Florida
Recently in Delray Beach, police reported an uptick in stolen mail, check washing, and stolen checks amongst residents. Check theft, mail theft, and other forms of mail fraud have all plagued residents of Delray Beach. Residents say they are concerned not only because their bills are not getting paid, but because check fraud can… Read More »
Preventing Elderly Injuries In Tampa During The COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is still not behind us. The Omicron variant is threatening to infect more and more people of all ages but continues to remain extremely susceptible to the elderly. Elderly people are forced into isolation where they may experience other physical issues, difficulty with basic tasks, limited mobility, depression and an increased… Read More »
Tampa Parents: Your Child’s Adoption Is Final, Now What?
The adoption process is complete after a lengthy and time-consuming process. Finally, the papers are signed, and you are officially a parent. Perhaps you have adopted a stepchild or undergone a home study. Or perhaps you have adopted a minor relative who was orphaned? No matter how you may have gotten to this part… Read More »
Does Proof Of Adultery Make A Spouse Ineligible For Alimony In Florida?
A married couple shares three children together and have been together for more than 15 years. One spouse is the primary breadwinner and is required to travel 75% of the time as part of the job. The other spouse is a stay-at-home parent busy with three small children. The supported spouse ends up cheating… Read More »
Using A Prenuptial Agreement For Estate Planning In Tampa
More and more couples in their fifties, sixties and seventies are pursuing a second or third marriage. While this is wonderful for the couple, if they have adult children or grandchildren, they may be concerned about their family inheritance should their new marriage end in divorce. This scenario is often played out with adult… Read More »
Florida House Bill 141 & Time-Sharing Updates For Co-Parents
Governor DeSantis signed more than 300 bills into law over the past legislative session. Many new laws took effect on October 1, 2021. One of the new statutes directly affects co-parents and speaks to time-sharing of minor children for convicted parents. The new law substantially hampers the rights of a convicted parent to equal… Read More »
Staying Safe And Civil During Child Custody Exchanges
Recently in New Orleans, Louisiana, a child custody exchange turned violent. The defendant, who authorities have since charged with three counts of second-degree aggravated battery and illegal use of weapons, shot at three people during the exchange of her 6 year old daughter. Reports indicate one of the victims was the child’s father. Although… Read More »
Avoid Social Media Accounts In High Conflict Divorce Litigation
Molly and Alex finally separated two months ago after years of turmoil. They were an “on-again, off-again” couple that everyone knew had problems, but they seemed to thrive off the drama. In the last few months, Molly is constantly updating her social media accounts with threatening posts about Alex that gravitate between anger and… Read More »
Family Estrangement And Your Estate Plan In Central Florida
No one can identify exactly what went wrong over the years. What is for certain is that you have not seen your adult son for more than a decade. They have children (your grandchildren) whom you have never met. You are estranged, and despite your best efforts, you are unable to initiate contact and… Read More »
