It used to be that a prenuptial agreement was a document that only the mega-rich and ultra-famous considered, but now they are becoming common among regular couples who simply want to protect their assets. Essentially, a prenuptial agreement is drafted between two parties who intend to marry, and outlines what will happen to their respective assets […]
How to Ask for a Prenuptial Agreement
Postnuptial Agreements Are Not Just for Couples Considering Divorce
Postnuptial agreements function similarly to prenuptial agreements in that both are contracts used to formally outline and express the couple’s intentions for important issues that may arise during the marriage. Often, people consider postnuptial agreements primarily as a legal contract used to express how assets ought to be divided in a potential divorce. While this […]
Florida Takes Major Step Toward Ending Child Marriage
Florida Takes Major Step Toward Ending Child Marriage Thanks in large part to one brave voice, Florida has taken major steps toward banning child marriage in the state. Sherry Johnson was raped at just eight years old, before being forced to marry her rapist at 11. At the time, Florida law made it impossible for […]
Spring Cleaning: Tips for Dividing Property Fairly
The spring season is often synonymous with a clean state and a fresh start. If you know that your marriage is over and it’s time to pursue a divorce, then now is the ideal time to begin the process with an experienced Tampa divorce lawyer. This year, as you begin your spring cleaning, start to […]
Common Causes of Divorce
It’s a sad fact that half of all marriages end in divorce. Being married to someone can present many challenges, and not all couples are strong enough to deal with those challenges. With that being said, let’s take a closer look at some of the most common causes of divorce. Frequent Arguing Having a disagreement […]
Planning Your Estate Following a Divorce
Once you have finalized your divorce, one of the last things you probably want to think about is your death. However, after your divorce has been completed, you should be thinking about how to plan your estate. Most likely you will have documents listing your property, assets, and debts from the divorce so it is […]
Divisions of Family Law
Family Law revolves around legal concerns with familial relationships. Divorce, custody and child support are all popular areas for family law attorneys to work in, if not specialize in. Others specialize in emancipation, adoption, paternity and other matters that do not necessarily relate to divorce. State laws shape most of family law and until recently, […]
Which Divorced Parent Will Manage a Child’s Personal Injury Settlement?
If a minor child wins a personal injury settlement from an accident, then the parents are usually given control of the award money until the child reaches a certain age. If the parents of the child are divorced, the matter becomes a bit more complicated. Which Parent Manages the Money? The parent who was awarded […]
Reasons to Request Child Custody Modification
The child custody arrangement the judge granted months ago might not be working for you anymore. The good news is that you have the option of asking the judge for a modification. Here are some of the common reasons parents request child custody modification: The Child is In Danger One of the most common reasons […]
Protecting Your Estate from Your Adult Child’s Divorce
Part of the “American dream” is to work hard, save your money, and have enough leftover when you die so that you can leave your children some type of inheritance. These assets can be in the form of money, stocks, bonds, real estate, and more. But the one thing parents do not want to happen […]