Estate planning is something that may not be at the front of most people’s minds until they get older, but there are many reasons- aside from the obvious estate tax exemptions- why you should start thinking about estate planning if you have a family. If one person in...
One of the most difficult and critical problems in any divorce is the separation of assets. Who keeps the house? Who keeps the car? Marriage is a financial institution, and the majority of married couples share a range of assets throughout their relationship, and it...
As more states legalize medical and recreational marijuana across the country in the last few years, some people may not be clear about the exact legalities of marijuana possession in Florida. While certain county and municipal governments in Florida have...
Even with the most amicable of divorces, there are many unpredictable events that can transpire to turn the situation contentious. One event that can happen is if one spouse doesn’t want to sign the divorce papers after going through negotiations, or attempts another...
Divorce is an extremely difficult process for most families, involving a significant amount of mental, emotional, and financial change. Marriage is a legally binding institution that often entails a large amount of shared property, particularly if there are children...
Divorce can be an extremely complicated and difficult ordeal for many families. For families who have children, parting ways can be complex, particularly for families with a child who has special needs. Special needs children tend to have a more difficult time dealing...
Collaborative Divorce For High Net-Worth Families In Florida Benefits Of Collaborative Divorce One benefit is employing a neutral financial professional, typically a forensic accountant, to analyze the financial problems in the case- debts, assets, expenses, and...
A plea agreement consists of a negotiated contract between the prosecutor and the defendant’s lawyer dictating the sentence that is acceptable to both parties. That sentence is recommended to the court, which then decides whether to accept or deny the terms of the...
When you think about being a good father, you may not envision having to fight to prove that you’re able to offer the best home possible for your child. However, every single day, fathers around the United States are forced to go to court to fight for full custody of...