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The Hidden Costs of Cheap Legal Solutions: Why DIY Divorce Forms Often Fail in North Carolina

The Hidden Costs of Cheap Legal Solutions: Why DIY Divorce Forms Often Fail in North Carolina

When a marriage ends in Buncombe County, the immediate instinct for many couples is to find the fastest and least expensive exit strategy available. The emotional toll of a separation often leads to ...

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Annulment Is an Extraordinary Remedy: What Rojas v. Londono Means for Florida Divorce Cases

Annulment Is an Extraordinary Remedy: What Rojas v. Londono Means for Florida Divorce Cases

The January 8, 2025 decision in Rojas v. Londono from the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Third Districtreinforces a principle Florida courts have applied consistently for decades...

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Rehabilitative Alimony Requires Proof: What Smith v. Chevillet Means for Florida Divorce Cases

Rehabilitative Alimony Requires Proof: What Smith v. Chevillet Means for Florida Divorce Cases

The January 8, 2025 decision in Smith v. Chevillet from Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal delivers a clear message to trial courts and litigants: rehabilitative alimony cannot be ...

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Business Owners: Start 2026 Protected with a Tampa Prenup Agreement

Business Owners: Start 2026 Protected with a Tampa Prenup Agreement

For business owners and entrepreneurs in the Tampa Bay area, the start of a new year is traditionally a time for strategic planning. You look at your profit and loss statements, you set revenue goals...

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Tax Implications of Finalizing Your Tampa Divorce Before vs. After December 31st

Tax Implications of Finalizing Your Tampa Divorce Before vs. After December 31st

The timing of your divorce can have a significant effect on your financial life. Many people are surprised to learn that their marital status on December 31 determines their federal tax filing status...

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Permanent Alimony Is Gone: What the Woodward Decision Means for Tampa Divorce Cases

Permanent Alimony Is Gone: What the Woodward Decision Means for Tampa Divorce Cases

The January 22, 2025 decision from the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District delivered one of the most important early interpretations of Florida’s 2023 alimony reform. In&...

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Relocation Resolutions: Moving Out of Tampa with Your Child in the New Year

Relocation Resolutions: Moving Out of Tampa with Your Child in the New Year

Parents often enter a new year with big plans. A new job opportunity, a new marriage, a desire to be closer to extended family, or a fresh start in another part of the state or country can motivate a...

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The Transcript Trap: Lessons from Puertas v. Ruiz (2025)

The Transcript Trap: Lessons from Puertas v. Ruiz (2025)

In the world of Florida appellate law, there is a golden rule that every litigant must remember: "If it isn't in the record, it didn't happen." This principle was the central focus of a significant 2...

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The Simple Divorce for Asheville Business Owners: Is It Possible?

The Simple Divorce for Asheville Business Owners: Is It Possible?

Divorce is challenging for any couple, but for Asheville business owners, the process often feels more complicated. Entrepreneurs carry the added weight of business assets, financial records, goodwil...

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