Recent Blog Posts
Can I Contest A Trust?
One of your parents died and had a trust. The trust seems suspicious, though, as it favors a long-lost relative instead of you and your siblings. What can you do? Should you just accept the trust as is and move forward or can you contest it somehow? You might be able to. Your ability… Read More »
Common Child Custody Problems
In a divorce, one of the biggest issues is child custody. Child custody is often an emotional element because both parents want custody of the child, but they don’t really take into consideration the best interests of the child. Florida Statutes Section 61.13 states that child custody decisions should be made by the court… Read More »
Why Divorce Is On The Rise For Working Couples
While the divorce rate has declined overall, there is still a group of people who are divorcing at high rates: working couples. When the woman has to work full-time and do everything around the house, anger and resentment starts to build up. Women are tired, understandably. They’re making the money, paying the bills, buying… Read More »
Which Careers Lead To Fewer Cases Of Divorce?
Not all marriages last forever. When you think of divorce, you know there may be many factors involved. Sometimes finances and infidelity are the reasons. Maybe there is substance abuse or addiction at play. Perhaps you and your spouse just don’t communicate well anymore and fight over everything, from what to cook for dinner… Read More »
Why You Shouldn’t Keep The House In A Divorce
When your marriage is ending, there’s a lot on the line. Who gets what? Where will you live? What happens next? Divorce is no doubt a confusing event. No two divorces are alike. What happened to your friend or sister may be totally different for you. This is also true for assets. Some people… Read More »
Tips For Managing Social Media During Divorce
Social media use has grown rapidly in the past decade. Americans use sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat on a daily basis. TikTok stars and influencers are becoming popular and even celebrity-like. While many people rely on social media updates from friends, family members, and companies and individuals they are following, the truth… Read More »
Subtle Signs That Your Marriage Is In Trouble
Marriages take a lot of effort. Unfortunately, though, not everyone takes the time to make their relationship work. They put their marriages on auto pilot, just expecting that things will be fine. Then, when their marriage ends, they are blindsided. They act as though the divorce has come out of nowhere, even though the… Read More »
Top Myths About Estate Planning
Not many of us want to think about what will happen when we die. That time could come tomorrow, a decade from now, or maybe 50 years into the future. We never know, so we try to live our lives to the fullest. However, we still need to plan for our death. This means… Read More »
Florida Landlord Doubles Rent, Faces Backlash
Everything is expensive nowadays. In the past few years, the price of everything seems to have practically doubled. This goes for food, gas, and even living expenses. In fact, many people are facing major increases in rent due to high demand. Renters are seeing their rent increase by 10%, 20%, 50%, and even 100%…. Read More »
Proving Parental Alienation
When a couple with children divorces, there may be some animosity involved. One parent may want custody and in order to get their way, they may go to great lengths. This may include verbal abuse, badmouthing the other parent, and telling lies in order to manipulate the child into believing how bad the other… Read More »