Should Young Adults Have Estate Planning?
Oct 17, 2013
The Problem: Sometimes young adults do not think they need to do estate planning. A common mindset is Im in good health and Im young, so why do I need to do any estate planning? For those persons with ...
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Six Estate Planning Documents You Should Have in Florida
Oct 17, 2013
1. Last Will and Testament. This document allows you to appoint a personal representative to oversee your estate and to designate your beneficiaries. You can also appoint guardians for your minor child...
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Five reasons to have a Living Trust in Florida
Oct 17, 2013
Many times clients come in saying theyve heard or read that they need a Living Trust (also known as a Revocable Trust) but they often dont have a clear understanding of why. There are at least five...
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Determing child support in Florida
Oct 16, 2013
In Florida, child support is among the few areas of divorce law that is determined according to strict statutory guidelines. In calculating child support, the court looks at the total available income ...
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Parenting and timesharing in Florida
Oct 16, 2013
Because family law courts in Florida are courts of equity, they can award visitation based on what the court determines is fair and is in the best interests of the minor children. Florida courts favor ...
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Determining parenting in Florida
Oct 16, 2013
First of all, in Florida, applicable family law statutes use the terms "parental responsibility" and "primary and secondary residence" in describing what is commonly referred to as "custody." Parental ...
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Division of marital assets and debts in Florida
Oct 16, 2013
In a Florida dissolution of marriage, family law courts are considered courts of "equity." This means that the court bases its decisions on what it determines to be "fair." During the divorce proceedin...
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When is a divorce considered uncontested in Florida?
Oct 16, 2013
During a divorce, multiple issues will need to be resolved. These include issues such as custody of minor children, visitation, division of marital property and marital debts, alimony/spousal support, ...
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Preparing for divorce in Florida
Oct 16, 2013
In Florida, as in most states, if you are considering a divorce, you should first think about your safety and well-being as well as that of any minor children. If there is a history or threat of domest...
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What is a Florida no-fault divorce?
Oct 16, 2013
By statute, Florida is a "no-fault" divorce state. This means that either spouse may request a divorce by proving to the court that the marriage is "irretrievably broken." As a result, in seeking a div...
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