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New Senate Bill 590: Child Support and Parenting Time Plans
Both the Florida Senate and House passed Senate Bill 590 in May 2017. The bill will go into effect on January 1, 2018. What does Senate Bill 590 mean? Below are a few adjustments that will go into effect in January 2018, as discussed in a previous blog post regarding the FL alimony bill… Read More »
What is a Collaborative Divorce?
Going through formal divorce proceedings can be expensive with court costs and attorneys’ fees. One alternative option to seeking a divorce is a collaborative divorce. Collaborative divorces have become increasingly popular, are less expensive, and are less adversarial than traditional litigation. What is a Collaborative Divorce? A collaborative divorce is where the parties and their… Read More »
Am I Still Covered if I Drive for Uber or Deliver Pizza?
Many of us may know someone, or perhaps you have yourself, performed a side job to earn a little extra income. You have probably never considered what the insurance implications are if you were involved in a motor vehicle accident while driving for Uber or delivering pizza. But what many people do not know… Read More »
Florida Alimony Bill Reform 2017 | FL Alimony Attorneys
A new Florida alimony bill was filed on January 21, 2017. Below are some of the biggest adjustments we found made to the alimony bill. Cap on alimony and child support combined: the combined award of alimony and child support should not exceed more than 55% of the payer’s net income. If the combined… Read More »
Florida Health Department’s Proposed Rules Governing the Use of Medical Marijuana
Many patients in Florida suffering from a variety of ailments are looking forward to the potential relief they may get from approved cannabis treatments. On January 17, the Florida Health Department released draft rules for a statewide medical marijuana program. Here are just a few notable proposed rules: Only patients with one of ten… Read More »
Permanent Alimony in Florida | Divorce Attorneys
Over the years permanent alimony has become rare and a few states, like Florida, still have this provision. Permanent alimony is designed to provide for the needs and necessities of a former spouse to maintain the standard of living set during the marriage. Alimony may have a very important impact in a divorce. Therefore,… Read More »
Five Easy Steps to Creating a Will
Most people know they should have a will, but no one likes to think about dying. Accidents and illnesses can happen at any time, and not being prepared with a will can hurt your family. Many have the misconception that wills are only for the wealthy and your money. Wills protect more than just… Read More »
4 Steps to a Peaceful Divorce
The divorce process can be dreadful or astonishingly cordial. Much of how your divorce goes may depend on the steps you take leading up to it. Below are four steps that may help if you wish to split up with your significant other on an amicable basis. 1. Gradually tell your spouse you are… Read More »
