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When planning for their wedding, purchasing a home, expanding their family or saving for retirement, partners work together and compromise. This process can be very productive, as effective communication and willingness to compromise can help reach a successful...
There are certain areas of the law that can seem mysterious for our readers in Florida, and “probate” is one of them. In short, probate is the legal process by which a deceased person’s assets and debts are calculated, assets are marshaled, debts are paid and...
When a couple is married, the law presumes that they share everything more or less equally. Even if one earns a much higher income than the other, the spouses pool their resources in order to enjoy a certain standard of living. But if a couple in this situation...
Dealing with a legal process is the last thing you want to do after the death of a loved one. But after a loved one passes away, there are legal steps that must be taken to make sure their estate and financial affairs are properly handled. Your loved one’s estate will...
In a Florida divorce, the spouses may distribute their property after the divorce is finalized. However, the law can be flexible with how to handle specific issues, and some parties may be able to split their marital property earlier. For example, one or both parties...
The custody process in Florida can feel confusing and overwhelming, especially if it is your first experience with the court system. Most courts today prefer that you and your co-parent make your best effort to resolve your custody situation yourself rather than head...
Property division is often the most contentious part of a divorce because it can be difficult to let go of things or agree to receiving less than you believe you are entitled to. Thus, it is important to understand you rights and options when it comes to resolving...
In Florida, divorces are a matter of public record. Basically, this means if a person, including a member of the press, a business competitor or just someone who is curious, wants to make the effort to go and examine the records of a divorce, they can do so. The...
Unlike other states, Virginia does not have a detailed statute that sets out what happens if a parent who has custody must move away from the Northern Virginia area. The only relevant law on the books says that if a parent wants to move, they must notify both the...
Unlike many other states, Florida does not have a formal process in which a couple can legally separate. If a couple needs a court to help them unwind their lives together and move forward individually, the legal channel for doing that is a divorce. There are many...