Jacksonville, FL Family Law Blog

15 Nov, 2022

How to File a Divorce in Florida

Juris Digital2023-06-28T06:32:04-04:00November 15th, 2022|Divorce|

two-adults-arguing Divorce is not typically on your radar when you get married. However, divorce sometimes becomes the right decision for you and your spouse. Regardless of how amicable you think your divorce will be, it can still be stressful. Plus, you might find the complicated laws and procedures for a Florida divorce challenging to navigate.

Beller Law, PL, has created the following guide with information on how to […]

25 Oct, 2022

Conservatorship Abuse: What Conservators Are Prohibited from Doing in Florida

Juris Digital2024-01-11T22:13:45-05:00October 25th, 2022|Guardianship|

Many conditions, such as cognitive impairment, substance abuse, and mental health conditions, render individuals unable to manage their daily lives independently. Conservatorships are an important device within the legal system for addressing the issue of surrogate decision-making on behalf of someone deemed an “absentee.” However, questioning one’s presence and ability to make decisions for themselves can lead to lengthy and emotionally fraught legal challenges.

Are […]

15 Oct, 2022

How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Florida?

Juris Digital2023-06-28T06:31:52-04:00October 15th, 2022|Divorce|

Relationship breakups have a wide range of foreseeable and unforeseeable consequences for couples, their families, and their children. However, despite these consequences, divorce might be your best and only option. Although the cost of a divorce in Florida should not be the primary concern in deciding to separate, it is an essential question for many people embarking on this path.

Historically, statisticians estimated that […]

18 Sep, 2022

How Does a Guardianship for Minors Work?

Rebeccah2024-01-11T22:18:35-05:00September 18th, 2022|Guardianship, Uncategorized|

Guardianships are necessary when a person cannot make decisions for themselves. You can establish guardianship over an adult with physical or mental disabilities, and you can establish guardianship of a minor. Guardianships can be pre-planned as part of a person’s will, or they can arise out of necessity if an unexpected circumstance occurs. In this blog, we explain the process for initiating […]

15 Sep, 2022

What’s the Difference Between Payable on Death and Transfer on Death?

Rebeccah2022-09-19T09:26:03-04:00September 15th, 2022|Estate Planning, Uncategorized|

An important part of estate planning involves strategically rearranging assets, so your loved ones can avoid probate. One way to do this is to include payable on death or transfer on death designations on certain assets. In this blog, we explain the difference between payable on death and transfer on death and […]