Monthly Archives: October 2020
Important Topics Divorcing Couples Often Forget to Address in Their Settlements
Whether divorces are amicable or contentious, divorce settlements that are drafted and finalized too quickly could be missing some crucial issues, especially if a couple shares children. This is especially important if one parent is the primary residential parent and, as a result, may incur extra costs and could end up being on the… Read More »
Choosing & Protecting Your Child’s College Savings Account During & After Divorce
As family law attorneys who practice here in Florida, an increasingly common issue that we deal with when it comes to divorcing spouses is addressing custodial and 529 accounts. Even when a divorce is amicable, problems can still arise with respect to budgeting for a shared child’s college plans. 529 accounts allow people to… Read More »
Ban On Foreclosures Extended Until 2021, Protecting More than Eight Million People
In late August, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) extended the ban on evictions and foreclosures until 2021, protecting more than eight million homeowners with single-family mortgages. The agency had previously only extended loan forgiveness on single family home mortgages that were insured and backed by the Federal Housing Administration through the… Read More »
A Look at The Coming Foreclosure “Crisis” In Florida
In spite of the moratorium placed on foreclosures by the state of Florida, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac through December 31, 2020, the recession brought about by the pandemic is going to bring about a significant spike in foreclosures. Specifically, according to housing experts, once that the mortgage forbearance period ends, between 200,000 and… Read More »
