Many of our readers in Florida may be unfamiliar with the probate process. In short, it is the legal process of marshaling a person’s assets upon death, and then settling debts, paying taxes and distributing what remains to heirs and beneficiaries. In many cases, the...
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Year: 2021
Former Destiny’s Child singer, LeToya Luckett, divorces husband
A former member of the popular music group Destiny’s Child has filed for divorce from her husband. LeToya Luckett, a member of the Houston-based R&B ensemble from 1993-2000, had married her husband Tommicus Walker in 2017. However, she recently announced on social...
Could your financial situation lead to a divorce?
When a marriage is on the rocks, every little thing can lead to confrontations and arguments. And, every argument or confrontation may have those involved thinking that the only option will likely be divorce, in the end. Sometimes, it might be hard to see that your...
Options for the family home in a Florida divorce
When a Florida couple decides to get a divorce, they often have many important things they need to work through. One of the more contentious issues a couple can encounter is property division. How important and valuable property is divided between the couple is one of...
Children may benefit from an amicable, mediated divorce
Divorce is not easy for any parent in New Port Richey nor is it easy for any children involved. While parents may hold a lot of resentment towards one another in a high-conflict divorce it is the children who will pay for their parents’ animosity. It is important for...
Know the importance of the child custody evaluation
Child custody determinations are made with the child’s best interests in mind. That means that a court will take a number of factors into consideration before issuing a ruling on child custody and visitation. Each parent’s financial stability and mental health may...
Are pets considered property when Florida couples divorce?
Your pet a treasured member of the family, providing a sense of purpose and unconditional love. So, when pet parents divorce determining what to do with the family pet can be an emotional experience. The following is an overview of how Florida law addresses pet...
Is divorce nesting right for our situation?
With divorce comes change and an upheaval of what was normal, from daily rituals down to the intricate web of connections between family members that form the foundation of their lives. For the children, this much change can be made worse if they have to move out of...
The basics about the probate process
Here’s the most basic point about probate: people usually try to make sure that their estate will avoid it as much as possible. Why? Well, the probate process can oftentimes be expensive and time-consuming, and likely seems like an unnecessary step to most heirs and...
How to prepare for your divorce mediation
Unless you and your spouse can settle your divorce issues on your own, you’re going to be required to participate in mediation before you can bring your case to court for litigation. This means that you absolutely need to be prepared to negotiate in good faith. That’s...