Is a Personal Injury Settlement Marital Property in a Florida Divorce? If you are going through a divorce (or considering one) and you received a personal injury settlement during your marriage, it is normal to wonder: Does my spouse get part of this? In Florida, property division in divorce is handled through “equitable distribution.” As...
Florida’s New Alimony Law (SB 1416): What Changed on July 1, 2023 Florida made major changes to its alimony laws with Senate Bill 1416 (2023). The bill was approved by Governor DeSantis on June 30, 2023, and took effect July 1, 2023. Just as important, the law includes an applicability provision stating it applies to...
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...
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...