Can I still get a divorce if my soon-to-be Ex has declared bankruptcy?
Thu, Oct 13, 2016
Most people know if a party opposite you in litigation files for bankruptcy it would normally mean the litigation needs to cease at least until the bankruptcy case is over and possibly forever. A divorce proceeding creates some special exceptions to ... Read More
Supportive Relationships in Florida and Effect on Alimony
Wed, Oct 12, 2016
The family law courts in our state over the last several years have been seeing a larger number of what is called 'Supportive Relationship' cases. When a spouse in a divorce case is awarded spousal support or alimony, the payment award is usually ter... Read More
August is National Make-a-Will Month
Mon, Aug 22, 2016
August is National Make-a-Will Month. As noted by Carole Fleck, writer for AARP, sixty-four percent of all people in this country do not have a will. In Florida, if an individual passes away without a will their property will pass according to a cer... Read More
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Retirement Accounts in Florida Divorce Cases
Tue, Aug 16, 2016
1. Is my retirement account a marital asset? Answer: Any contributions to a retirement account during marriage together with the increased value of those contributions due to market gains are considered a marital asset. The fact that the account is j... Read More
Florida Divorce Procedure
Tue, Aug 09, 2016
In Florida, the legal term for a divorce is “dissolution of marriage.” The two simple requirements to dissolve a marriage are: 1) one party must be a Florida resident for more than six months prior to filing and 2) one party must allege under oath th... Read More
What rights does a creditor have in a bankruptcy case?
Mon, Jul 25, 2016
Bankruptcy is a process by which consumers or businesses can eliminate or repay some or all of their debts under the protection of the federal bankruptcy court. If you’ve received a notice from a bankruptcy court that a person or business that owes y... Read More
