Odd to be writing about divorce during this holiday season. But not when you realize that divorce filings typically jump in January. The word divorce conjures up many emotions but if you are thinking of proceeding, planning ahead will make all the difference for every member of the family. ...
DIVORCE OVER 50? 8 COMMOM MISTAKES TO AVOID IN A GREY DIVORCE
The divorce rate for Floridians over 50 has doubled in the last 20 years. Couples can divorce later in life for the same reasons younger couples split up. But when you're over 50, these reasons are framed by aging and the realization that you have more years behind you than...
Hiring a Florida Workers Comp Attorney: Is It Really Worth It?
You got hurt at work. Sometimes it's a singular injury, sometimes it comes from months/years of repetitive work. Now you need medical attention. There's that ubiquitous poster in the breakroom spelling out your rights but is it really as easy as it sounds? Maybe. But maybe not. And everyone offers...
CHILD SUPPORT IN FLORIDA: THE DOLLARS AND ‘CENTS’ OF IT ALL
This is an update on "Child Support in Florida: What, When and How Much" dated 6/21/21. Parents have a duty to support their dependent children until they turn 18, or 19 if they are still in high school. But they don't get to decide how much to pay; Child support...
5 TIPS DIVORCED PARENTS NEED TO REMEMBER FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL
Back to school comes sooner than we expect. Buying clothes, new backpacks, supplies, and for soon-to-be or already divorced parents, a whole new set of challenges to be faced. But with planning and good communication, the only ones who have to fear the 1st day of school will be the...
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RELOCATION FOR DIVORCED PARENTS IN FLORIDA
Moving, or Relocation is hard enough when a couple is married. It is that much harder when they are separated or divorced. So what does a parent have to do if they want to move? “Relocation” refers to a change in the primary residence of a parent (or anyone with...
PLANNING FOR SUMMER VACATIONS WHEN SHARING CUSTODY
School’s almost over which means the joys and angst of summer are in the air. The joys of no homework (for both kids and parents). Angst for divorced or separated parents, as both parents and their families, want to spend as much time as possible with their children. And without...
HAD AN ACCIDENT? KNOW THE WHY, HOW AND HOW BEFORE HIRING AN ATTORNEY
With billboard ads on every Florida road and TV ads running every 10 minutes, figuring out if you need an accident lawyer, finding the right one, and figuring out how much it will cost can be purr-fectly confusing. After 40 years and thousands of clients, we've tried to answer these...
5 DOS AND DON’TS IF YOU’RE IN AN ACCIDENT IN FLORIDA
May 20th is Bike to Work Day in the USA. Fresh air, great exercise ..fantastic idea..until you are sideswiped and wind up in the ER or out of work for a few weeks. Not surprisingly: according to the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Department, there are an average of...
REVERSE MORTGAGES AND GREY DIVORCE
You've seen the commercials for Reverse Mortgages. If you're over 62 and have equity in your home, you tuck it away in case you need it down the road. But if you're considering a divorce, a reverse mortgage can become a useful tool. It could allow one spouse to remain...