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How Do I Prepare for Divorce Consultation with an Attorney?

How Do I Prepare for Divorce Consultation with an Attorney?

When taking the significant step of considering divorce, the first formal move is often a consultation with a divorce attorney. It can be a daunting process, but with preparation, you can ensure the conversation is as productive as possible. Here’s how to get ready for that initial meeting with an attorney: 1. Collect All Relevant...

Benefits of a Florida Prenuptial Agreement

Benefits of a Florida Prenuptial Agreement

When two people decide to get married, the last thing they want to think about is the possibility of divorce. However, statistics show that around 40 to 50 percent of marriages in the United States end in divorce. While no one wants to start a marriage with a sense of negativity or distrust, it’s essential...

Are Personal Injury Settlements Marital Property?

Are Personal Injury Settlements Marital Property?

In Florida, the general rule is that any property acquired during a marriage is considered marital property and is subject to equitable distribution upon divorce. However, personal injury settlements may be treated differently depending on the specific circumstances. In a Florida personal injury case, the injured spouse may recover economic or non-economic damages. Economic damages...

Florida Alimony Reform: SB 1416 Explained

Florida Alimony Reform: SB 1416 Explained

Florida’s Senate Bill 1416 was signed by Governor DeSantis on June 30, 2023. This applies to all initial petitions for dissolution of marriage that are filed or pending as of July 1, 2023. This new law brings about some of the most significant changes to alimony that the State of Florida has ever seen. While...

Your Rights During a DCF Investigation in Florida

Your Rights During a DCF Investigation in Florida

It is the nightmare of every parent. Your child experiences an injury or is prone to telling “tall tales,” and suddenly, an investigator from the Department of Children and Families (DCF) appears and says they are investigating possible abuse, abandonment, or neglect in regard to your child or children. While most people are marginally familiar...

Libby McNary on METV’s “A Woman’s Place”

Libby McNary on METV’s “A Woman’s Place”

Attorney Libby A. McNary was invited to present on “A Woman’s Place.” This panel discussion was facilitated by the Women’s Resource Center of Manatee and produced by Manatee Educational Television (METV). Ms. McNary is a frequent volunteer for the Women’s Resource Center as she leads the bimonthly divorce class “Surviving the Divorce Process,” as well...