Plan a Visit with Your Attorney & Financial Advisor Post-Divorce

February 21, 2024
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woman looking at her post-divorce financial to-do list

As much as you may want to take a break and exhale when your divorce is finalized, you now have a new to-do list. In addition to attending to everyday life to-dos, your post-divorce to-do list includes some important things. We put some of our recommendations in our previous blog, but because the legal and…

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Your Post-Divorce Checklist

February 6, 2024
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post divorce checklist

There are still a few things you and your attorney will need to do post-divorce. We will go into that as well as what you should discuss with your financial planner in more detail in our next blog. However, after working in family law for decades, we know there are many things that newly divorced…

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Marriage & Divorce Over 50 – Part 1 – Gray Divorce

January 24, 2024
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an over-50 couple reviewing documents for a gray divorce

Over the past decade there has been a surprising increase in both marriages and divorces of people over 50. Over the next two blogs, we are going to share some advice as a family law firm that you should take into consideration whether you are looking for a divorce attorney or someone to handle a…

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Dividing Assets & Debts in a Divorce

January 18, 2024
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Because Florida is a no-fault divorce state, assets and debts are often divided equally between spouses. However, that is more of a generalization than a rule. In fact, there are exceptions in the law regarding division of both. The financial implications can be significant if you do not have an experienced divorce lawyer helping you…

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Why Hire a Local Divorce Attorney

January 4, 2024
woman taking off her wedding ring after signing her divorce papers with her attorney

Florida allows you to file for divorce without the help of a lawyer. Because of this, we are often asked why someone should hire a local divorce attorney if legally they can divorce without one. There are many reasons; in short, a divorce lawyer brings a lot of experience and knowledge that will work to…

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Common Misconceptions About Florida Probate

December 20, 2023
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As a probate attorney, I wish that Florida probate was simple and straightforward. Afterall, any family dealing with the loss of a loved one has enough grief and stress. However, it is not, and the deceased assets and liabilities must be dealt with, and the process in which that happens is probate. Here are a…

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Frequently Asked Questions About Probate

December 7, 2023
man looking at a will with questions about probate

As Pinellas County probate lawyers, we hear many questions about probate. Some are asked during the process of drawing up a will or trust. Others are when we help settle an estate. If you have never been through the process in Florida, you will likely have many questions. Here are answers to some of the…

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Things to Do Post-Adoption

November 17, 2023
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adoption and family

Congratulations on growing your family! The day the adoption is finalized is an exciting time for both the parents and child. It should be celebrated. However, when it is done, even if it took longer than anyone imagined it would, your work is far from over. You now have a new to-do list, some of…

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Types of Domestic Adoption

November 2, 2023
father, baby and nurse - adoption attorneys

There are many types of domestic adoption; from an agency assisted adoption to adult adoption. Each one differs slightly. If you have decided to pursue a domestic adoption, you will need the help of a family law firm with adoption experience. In-State VS Interstate Adoption Most adoptions within the U.S. have similar requirements. However, there…

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Help from a Domestic Violence Lawyer

October 19, 2023
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dealing with domestic violence and needing an attorney

Many who are victims of domestic violence believe they do not need or cannot afford a domestic violence lawyer. However, even if you are only looking to file for an injunction (also known as a restraining order), having an attorney can benefit you in many ways. Your Lawyer is an Expert at Paperwork Assuming you…

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