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Family Law Attorney Explains What Happens To A Child’s 529 Plan in a Florida Divorce

  • Nov 12, 2015

Many divorcing couples have a significant amount of assets invested in their children’s 529 college savings plans. 529 plans offer a lot of benefits, including tax savings, which can be...

How Is a Same-Sex Marriage Divorce Different Than a Traditional Divorce In Florida?

  • Nov 4, 2015

Now that the Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex couples have the right to marry in all 50 states, they can legally get divorced. So far, research has shown that...

I Recently Moved to Florida. How Can I Enforce My Divorce Decree From Another State in Florida?

  • Oct 31, 2015

When you are making the decision to move to another state, you probably don’t think twice about your divorce decree. However, if your divorce decree was entered into in another...

Can I Get Social Security Benefits From My Spouse Even Though We Are Divorced?

  • Oct 27, 2015

If you are of retirement age and you are divorced, you may be entitled to more Social Security benefits, based on your ex-spouse’s work history and earning record. The amount...

I Want My Spouse to Enter Into a Contract With Me About Certain Marital Issues. Can We Enter Into a Postnuptial Agreement in Florida?

  • Oct 19, 2015

Yes, postnuptial agreements are legal in Florida. They are agreements that spouses enter into after they are married. Normally, postnuptial agreements cover the same topics that prenuptial agreements cover. The...

I Own A Business In Florida But Want To Get A Divorce. Will My Spouse Be Entitled To A Share Of My Business?

  • Oct 11, 2015

If your primary asset is your business, you may choose to stay in a bad marriage because you are too scared about what will happen to the business in a...

I Just Discovered That My Spouse Has Been Cheating. Will Their Cheating Affect The Results Of A Divorce?

  • Oct 7, 2015

You are in good company. Recently, a hacker exposed the user names, email addresses, and other information for around 39 million people, mostly men, who were customers of Ashley Madison....

I’m Considering Getting A Divorce In Florida. What Documents Will My Attorney Need?

  • Sep 29, 2015

If you are considering a divorce but haven’t yet told your spouse or made a final decision, now is the time to get some paperwork in order. Once your attorney...

What Can I Do In Florida If My Ex Doesn’t Show Up For Scheduled Visitation With Our Child?

  • Sep 25, 2015

It can be extremely frustrating, as well as heartbreaking, when your ex-spouse fails to show up for scheduled visitations. Your child is probably disappointed, and your plans may have to...

Can I Get My Florida Divorce Records Sealed From The Public?

  • Sep 21, 2015

As you probably know, most court records are public. This includes divorce records. Because they are public, anyone can access them for any reason. In some cases, however, courts choose...