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 hook […]

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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 save […]

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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 end […]

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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 500,000 […]

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