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...
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...