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- Category: Child Custody
- Child Custody Case: Legal Rights of Unmarried Parents
- Understanding Unmarried Father’s Rights in Florida: What You Need to Know
- Enforcing a Child Custody or Support Order
- How Does Adultery Affect a Divorce?
- UTMA vs. UGMA Issue
- How to Prioritize Children’s Well-Being in Light of Florida’s Alimony and Time-Sharing Law Updates
- The Update on Time-Sharing Laws in Florida 2023
- How Do You Obtain Equal Timesharing Post-Divorce?
- Relocation with Children after a Divorce
- Retroactive Child Support in Florida
- Incapacity and Adult Guardianship Proceedings in Jacksonville, Florida
- Understanding Different Types of Child Custody
- How to Prepare Yourself (Both Practically and Personally) For Parenting Time Negotiations
- Reasons Why You May or May Not Receive Sole Parental Responsibility
- Paternity: How Biology Plays a Role in Child Custody and Support Hearings
- Will My Child’s Opinion Be Considered in Our Custody Hearing?
- Children During Divorce
- Types of Custody and Visitation in FL
- Category: Child Support
- How Far Behind in Child Support Before a Warrant Is Issued in Florida
- How Does Unemployment Affect Child Support?
- How to Protect Your Inheritance from Child Support During Divorce
- What Do Judges Look for in Child Custody Cases?
- How Far Back Can Child Support Be Claimed?
- Mistakes Parents Make When Setting Up A Trust Fund
- What Happens When Your Child with Special Needs Turns 18?
- What Happens If You Don’t Pay Child Support?
- Child Support and the Disabled Child: How is it Calculated?
- Can You Negotiate Child Support Amounts?
- Florida Utilizes Special Procedures to Establish Paternity
- Modification of Child Support Possible in Florida
- Consequences of Contempt of Child Support in Florida
- Paternity Testing & Child Support in FL
- Category: Divorce
- How to File for Divorce in Florida
- Key Things Often Overlooked in Divorce Agreements in Florida
- How Long Do Alimony Payments Last in Florida?
- Minimizing the Negative Side Effects of Divorce on Children
- Can I Waive Financial Affidavits and Financial Disclosure in Divorce?
- Is It Possible to File for Divorce While on Military Deployment?
- Can You Get Divorced While Still Living Together?
- What Are the Disadvantages of Filing for Divorce First?
- Florida Changes in Alimony in 2023
- Common Pension Division Pitfalls: How to Avoid Costly Mistakes in Your Divorce
- What Are Key Strategies for Safeguarding Retirement Benefits During a Firefighter’s Divorce?
- How to Navigate Pension Division in Law Enforcement and Firefighter Divorce Cases
- Military and Civil Service Divorces: Navigating Pension Division Challenges
- Bankruptcy or Divorce: Which Should You File First?
- Filing for No-Fault Divorce in Florida
- Annulment vs. Divorce in Florida
- Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce in Florida
- How to File a Divorce in Florida
- How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Florida?
- What Is Better Guardianship or Custody?
- Do I Need a Lawyer for an Uncontested Divorce?
- Checklist: Preparing to Meet with a Divorce Attorney
- What Is an Annulment in Florida?
- Are Spousal Debts Considered Joint Debts in the Event of a Divorce?
- Is Your Spouse Hiding Assets from You?
- Marital vs. Non-Marital Assets in Jacksonville, Florida
- Do You Really Need a Divorce Attorney if the Situation Is Amicable?
- Examining the Contents of a Valid Divorce Petition
- What Happens to Credit Card Debt After the Divorce?
- 4 Things You Should Know About Spousal Support in Florida
- If My Spouse Is the One Who Wants the Divorce, Why Should I Get an Attorney?
- In A Florida Divorce, Who Gets the Pets?
- Top Five Reasons to Use a Collaborative Divorce in Florida
- Important Facts to Know Before Going to Your Divorce Court Hearing
- Five Estate Planning Documents to Obtain When Going through a Divorce
- Does a Divorce Affect My Credit Score?
- A Quick Guide to the Common Financial Issues of a Divorce
- Five Things Couples Forget To Do Before Getting Divorced?
- Division of Retirement Benefits in a Florida Divorce
- The Collaborative Law Process Act and Your Divorce: Is There Anything to Worry About?
- Our Marital Home Was Purchased Before the Marriage – What Happens to It Now?
- How Does Remarriage Affect Alimony?
- “Bridge-the-Gap” Alimony: What is it?
- Financial “Hide and Seek”: An Unfortunate Game That Some Florida Spouses Like to Play
- Care Required in the Management of Non-Marital Assets
- Uncontested Divorce: When a Couple is Truly Tired of Fighting
- In Florida’s Time-Sharing Arrangements, the Child’s “Best Interests” Are Core Issues
- Division of Retirement Accounts Due to Divorce
- Contemplating a Florida Divorce? Don’t Forget About Estate Planning
- Collaborative Divorce in Florida: It’s a Tool That More Couples Are Using
- Could a Postnuptial Agreement Be Right for You?
- The Effect of Unreported Income on Your FL Divorce
- How Social Media Can Impact Your Marriage
- Life Changes Can Lead to Divorce
- Hidden Assets and Your Florida Divorce
- Are Devices Affecting Our Relationships?
- Ashley Madison Proves that Adultery Abounds
- Can How You Fight Determine if You Will Get Divorced?
- Can You Enjoy Life After Your Divorce?
- Making the Decision to Divorce
- Celebrity Divorces on the Rise – 5 Things the Stars Have Gotten Right
- Parenting Plans in Florida Divorces
- Postnuptial Agreements Growing in Popularity
- Will Divorce Rates Rise After the Ashley Madison Hack?
- Do You Qualify for an Uncontested Flat-Fee Divorce?
- Date of Separation in Florida – Does it Matter?
- Litigation, Collaborative Divorce, or Mediation
- How to Prepare for Your Divorce Consultation
- Developing Resilience During a Divorce
- Obtaining a Military Divorce in FL
- FL Divorce – Who Gets the House?
- Questions to Ask Your Florida Divorce Attorney
- Category: Estate Planning
- Disadvantages of Revocable Living Trusts in Florida
- Estate Planning vs. Will in Florida
- What to Know About Estate Planning for Young Families in Florida
- Does a Prenup Override a Will in Florida?
- What Happens If Someone in Florida Dies Without a Will?
- Estate Planning Essentials for Elderly Parents in Jacksonville
- What to Do When a Loved One Dies
- The Dangers of DIY Estate Planning
- What Is The Role of Postnuptial Agreements in Estate Planning
- LLCs in Estate Planning: Protecting Your Small Business and Assets
- Golden Years Security: A Comprehensive Guide to Estate Planning for Retirement
- How Can Estate Planning and Charitable Giving Make an Impact Beyond Your Lifetime?
- How Can Business Owners Safeguard Their Company’s Legacy Through Estate Planning
- What You Should Know About a Conservatee’s Rights
- What’s the Difference Between Payable on Death and Transfer on Death?
- What Estate Plan Documents Should My Elderly Parents Have?
- Why Is Estate Planning Important to New Parents?
- Can An Estate Plan Protect Your Children from Previous Marriage?
- What You Should Know About Conditional Gifts in Estate Planning
- Single Mothers: Guide to Financial Planning
- Is It a Good Idea to Make a Power of Attorney Online?
- 5 Things to Know Before Making Your Will
- Estate Planning: How It Can Prevent Elder Abuse
- Great Tips to Consider When You Are Planning for Your Retirement
- Why Is Estate Planning Urgent During COVID-19?
- Will Your Estate Plan Still Work If You Move?
- What Parts of Your Estate Plan Should Be Reviewed?
- What Does It Mean to Be a Co-Guardian?
- Which of Your Assets Are Subject to Probate?
- Special Needs Trusts: What You Need to Know
- How Do I Talk to My Elderly Parents About Estate Planning?
- What Does the Coronavirus Pandemic Teach Us about Estate Planning?
- Should You Update Your Will or Trust During (or After) the Coronavirus Pandemic?
- What Are My Rights as the Guardian of a Nursing Home Resident in Florida?
- How Should You Deal with Florida Real Estate in Your Estate Plan?
- Should You Update Your Estate Plan in 2020?
- How Can (and Should) Life Insurance Factor into Your Estate Plan?
- Guardianship of Minor Children: How Can You Protect Your Children in Your Estate Plan?
- 7 Practical Estate Planning Considerations for Florida Residents
- I Have a Will. Do I Also Need a Trust?
- Can a Personal Representative Be a Beneficiary of a Will?
- Internet Wills: Are Do-It-Yourself Sites Worth It?
- What Types of Assets Are Subject to Probate?
- Own Rental Property in Jacksonville? Responsible Estate Planning Is Essential
- Estate Planning: Choosing the Right Type of Trust
- I Am in My 20s (or 30s). Do I Need an Estate Plan?
- A Family Member Named Me as Their Trustee or Personal Representative. What Do I Need to Know?
- Estate Planning for a Second Marriage in Florida
- The Florida Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act
- The Duties of a Trustee in Jacksonville, Florida
- Education Trusts: How Do They Work?
- What You Need to Know About Gifting and Your Estate
- A Quick Guide to the Power of Attorney
- Lessons to Learn from Celebrity Estate Plans
- Tips for Revising an Estate Plan After a Divorce
- You Are Named the Executor, Now What?
- What Happens If I Don’t Have a Will When I Die?
- 5 Reasons You Need a Will
- 5 Reasons You Might Need to Change Your Estate Plan
- 6 Events That Call for an Update to Your Estate Plan
- How to Make an Estate Plan Work for You
- What is a Power of Attorney and When Do I Use it?
- Beneficiaries and Bequests: What Does That Mean for Your Estate Plan?
- Types of Trusts Allowed in Florida
- The Five Emotional Blocks of Estate Planning (and How to Overcome Them)
- How to Find a Qualified Estate Planning Attorney in Your Area
- Do I Need a Revocable Living Trust?
- Will Your Old Estate Plan Still Work Today?
- Thinking About a Reverse Mortgage? Consider Your Beneficiaries First
- Should You Implement a No-Contest Clause in Your Will?
- What is a Credit Shelter Trust?
- Four Things You Must Square Away with Your Spouse Prior to Making an Estate Plan
- Five Estate Planning Tips If You’re Under 40
- Top Five Reasons to Change Your Will
- What Happens to Your Digital Assets After You Die?
- 10 Things to Know About Your Parents’ Finances
- What is a Personal Care Agreement?
- Types of Wills That You Didn’t Know Existed – But Should
- Take Great Care in Naming Fiduciaries for Your Estate
- Testamentary Capacity: “Did Grandpa Really Understand What He Was Signing?”
- Durable Powers of Attorney Are Prudent Tools for Floridians
- When Can a Florida Will Be Contested?
- Facebook® Photos and Email Messages Are Part of a Person’s Estate
- 5 Common Misconceptions About Estate Planning
- Is a Handwritten Will Valid in Florida?
- How to Design Your Estate Plan
- Fixing Finances After a Divorce
- Why You Should Appoint a Healthcare Surrogate
- The FL Probate Litigation Process
- How Guardianship Is Established in FL
- Is it Time to Review Your Will?
- What Documents Should I Include in My Estate Plan?
- Estate Planning 101
- Category: Family Law
- Understanding the Rights of Out-of-State Heirs
- Can My Ex Force Me Out of Our Family Home?
- When Is the Right Time to Seek Guardianship of Your Parent?
- When Can a Guardian Be Appointed for a Minor in Florida?
- Does Guardianship Override Parental Rights?
- Late-Life Divorce: What Factors Do I Need to Consider?
- How Do I Retain Guardianship of My Special Needs Child?
- Can I Modify or Terminate My Alimony If My Ex Moves In With Someone?
- Florida Guardianship Alternatives: Understanding the “Least Restrictive Means” Requirement
- What Does It Mean to Be Appointed the Guardian of a Minor in Florida?
- What Services Can a Family Law Attorney Provide?
- Do Grandparents Have Visitation Rights to Grandchildren?
- Worst Divorce Settlement Mistakes – and How to Correct Them
- When is a Relationship Agreement Necessary?
- What is a Stepparent Adoption?
- Can I Receive Child Support for Extracurricular Activities?
- Fairness in Divorce: Is It Possible?
- What Types of Process Services Are Accepted in Florida Family Court?
- What is a Motion in a Divorce Case?
- Who Insures the Kids After a Divorce?
- Five Reasons to Sign a Caregiver Agreement
- Category: Guardianship
- What Are the Duties of a Guardian of the Property in Florida
- What Are the Challenges and Controversies in Florida Guardianship Cases?
- Empowering Autonomy While Ensuring Safety: The Delicate Balance of Guardianship for Individuals with Mental Illness
- How Guardianship Can Help Shield the Vulnerable and Prevent Elder Abuse
- How Hard Is It to Terminate Guardianship in Florida?
- Eight Common Mistakes When Choosing a Guardian for Your Child
- Special Needs Children: Do I Need a Guardian or a Conservator?
- Conservatorship Abuse: What Conservators Are Prohibited from Doing in Florida
- How Does a Guardianship for Minors Work?
- When May a Contested Guardianship Proceeding Be Necessary?
- Conservatorship vs. Guardianship in Florida
- Guardianship Hearing: What To Expect
- What You Should Know About Adult Guardianship in Florida
- Do Guardians Have the Legal Authority to Sign a DNR for a Ward?
- What You Should Know About Guardianship and Mental Illness
- Dementia: Do’s And Don’ts To Take Care Of Your Loved One As A Guardian
- What Is Guardianship Abuse And Its Consequences?
- What Are the Challenges You Might Face When You Become a Special Needs Guardian?
- Things to Consider When Naming Child’s Guardian in Your Will
- What to Do If You Are a Guardian of a Troubled Adult Child
- Visitation After a Guardian Is Appointed
- Alternatives to Florida Guardianship: Advantages and Disadvantages
- Guardianship and Power of Attorney
- How To Terminate Guardianship in Jacksonville, FL
- Do Guardianship Papers Overrule Custody?
- 7 Questions to Consider When Contemplating Guardianship for Your Aging Parent
- What Do I Need to Do in Order to Make Financial Decisions as My Parent’s Guardian?
- Category: Prenuptial Agreement
- Category: Probate
- How Does a Property Sale Work in Probate in Florida?
- What Happens if a Sibling Will Not Consent to Probate in Florida?
- Proactive Steps to Avoid Probate in Florida
- What Is the Role of Creditors in Probate Proceedings?
- Why and How to Avoid Probate in Florida
- What You Should Know About Long-Term Healthcare and Probate
- What Are The Common Probate Questions in Florida?
- Common Misconceptions About Florida Probate
- What Happens if There is Sibling Rivalry in Probate
- Does Florida Have a Minimum Amount Needed for Probate?
- How to Determine Where to Open a Probate Estate
- How Can I Find Out If Probate Has Been Granted?
- What Happens If You Don’t Probate a Will?
- What Happens after Probate in Florida?
- Preparing for Probate as a Personal Representative in Florida
- What Should You Do If You Run into Issues during Probate in Florida?
- Probate Administration vs. Trust Administration: What’s the Difference?
- Florida Probate: Don’t Overlook These Important Issues during the Process
- Category: Probate Proceedings
- What Are Your Options for Resolving Family Disputes During Probate?
- What Do Family Members Need to Know about Probate in Florida?
- How Do Courts Determine a Settlor’s Manifestation of Intent?
- A Case Study in Community Property Claims & Probate Creditor Claims
- Undue Influence under Florida Probate Law
- Probate Mediation in Florida
- The Probate of Florida Real Property in the Estates of Non-Residents and Non-U.S. Citizens
- Personal Representatives: Can You Object?
- The Basic Steps of Probate
- Understanding the Estate’s Obligations to Creditors in Probate
- 3 Experts You May Need to Consult During Probate
- Is Probate Court Right for Your Estate?
- What is Probate Court and When Does an Estate Go Through it?
- What is the Probate Process in Florida?
- When Are Curators Appointed in FL Probate Proceedings?
- Category: Retirement
- Category: Spousal Support
- Category: Trust and Estate
- Category: Uncategorized
- What Are Moral and Ethical Issues in Guardianship
- What Are Holographic and Nuncupative Wills?
- When Does Child Support End in Florida?
- What Makes a Will or Trust Invalid?
- What Are the Key Provisions of a Will in Florida?
- Jacksonville Adult Guardianships: Termination or Replacement of a “Guardian of the Property”
- Should Married Couples Have Joint Wills?
- Is An Irrevocable Trust Necessary To Protect My Money?
- How often should I review or update my will?
- What Is A Beneficiary?
- What Is A Trustee And How Do I Choose One?
- Category: Wills and Trust
- How to Transfer Wealth While Limiting Taxes and Fees
- Valid Will in Florida: What Are the Requirements?
- How Important Is a Power of Attorney in Florida?
- Understanding the Importance of a Will and Living Trust
- Pros and Cons of Do-It-Yourself Florida Wills
- 5 Reasons Why Millennials Need to Prepare a Will
- Why Your New Year’s Resolution Should Be to Make a Will