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What Is Considered Marital Property in a Florida Divorce? State law requires equitable distribution of marital assets and liabilities in a divorce. Each spouse’s separate property is set apart and not subject to distribution. Under the statute, marital assets and liabilities include: Any assets acquired during the marriage by either spouse or both; Any liabilities […]

What Is a Prenuptial Agreement? A prenuptial agreement, also known as a “prenup,” is a legally binding contract entered into between two people before they marry. The purpose of this type of agreement is to specify how assets and debts will be divided in case the couple should divorce or if one spouse should die.

What Is Spousal Support? Spousal support, or alimony, consists of payments one spouse makes to the other during or after a divorce. It is governed by state law. When it is awarded, alimony is given to the lower-income spouse to help them maintain the same standard of living as before the separation. It can help

The future can come quickly. We live our life day by day, taking advantage of the here and now, but it’s important to also plan for the future. Estate planning is one way to provide peace of mind and ensure that your wishes are fulfilled after you pass away. In particular, life insurance plays an

Do you plan on getting separated from your partner and want to keep your kid at all costs? Here are 10 serious signs you need a child custody lawyer. Child custody matters can get messy. You both have a vested interest in raising your child, and may also still be healing from the loss of

As we move quickly toward the future, it can be easy to forget that getting old is inevitable. We all want to plan for our futures and ensure that our loved ones are taken care of after we’re gone, but estate planning can seem daunting and overwhelming. Estate taxes in Florida can be confusing and

Question: My ex-husband refuses to put the vehicle he was awarded from our divorce in his name? Answer: The best thing to do in this scenario would be to file a motion for enforcement requiring that either the vehicle be sold or the title be transferred. Attorney E. Morse

Question: What to do if my kid doesn’t want to do overnight visits or phone calls with the other parent? Answer: The advice to this situation depends heavily on whether or not you have a Court order directing timesharing, as you do not want to be in violation of a Court Order. But if it

Question: Is marriage legal if the license was never turned in in Florida? Answer: The answer to this question could depend on a number of things. The failure of a party to mail in the marriage license in Florida will not relieve them of obligations pursuant to a Divorce for things like Parental Responsibility, Child