The advent of new scientific procedures that allow for such innovations as cryopreservation have introduced some complications into family law disputes; in particular, the issue of couples freezing embryos and entering into disputes over who has “custody” in the event of separation or divorce are becoming more and more common. While the question of whether […]

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In mid-June, federal eviction and foreclosure moratoriums were extended for an additional two months; Specifically, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced that they will extend moratoriums on evictions and foreclosures on single-family homes until August 31. Those who cannot make mortgage payments have the opportunity to seek for forbearance through the Coronavirus Relief and Economic […]

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During the coronavirus pandemic, a number of homeowners’ associations (HOAs) have faced questions from residents concerning the issue of having to pay homeowners’ association fees while a number of facilities – such as the pools – have had to close due to the dangers associated with the virus. While some associations may have waived certain […]

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According to the latest statistics, in 2018, almost one in 20 S&P 500 companies was hit with a securities class-action lawsuit. The latest trends indicate that air crashes, concert shootings, data breaches, opioids, sexual misconduct, and wildfires now drive large, event-driven lawsuits that are costing insurance companies millions. Derivative Lawsuits In addition, these events are […]

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For some divorces, spending habits can become a serious issue; specifically, the issue of dissipation, which involves purposely spending extra marital funds while the marriage is going through a breakdown for one’s own benefit. There is no question that, in considering the division of marital assets and equitable distribution in states like Florida, intentional dissipation […]

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As the eviction and foreclosure suspensions put in place in Florida and elsewhere expire, a foreclosure housing crisis is potentially on the horizon for millions of Americans who are currently unable to make payments due to COVID-19’s effects on employment. In Florida, the governor’s order places a halt on foreclosures and evictions through August 1, […]

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As Florida family law attorneys who work to help our clients get through divorce with as little stress as possible, while also achieving their goals, one of the most important issues that clients have questions about are property division issues. This has become even more pressing given the current COVID-19 pandemic, as we potentially approach […]

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As attorneys who help a number of clients with divorce here in Florida each year, we frequently discuss all of the many considerations that need to go into getting to a divorce settlement, but what about afterwards? There is still plenty that needs to be done with the assistance of your attorney after your divorce […]

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Property division during divorce can be a difficult subject for a number of families, especially when it comes to what to do with the marital home. While, in some circumstances, divorcing spouses may agree that either person keeping the family home doesn’t make sense for financial reasons, in other cases, one or both individuals may […]

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We previously mentioned that the current pandemic was expected to bring a significant amount of insurance litigation over business interruption policies, even though most policies explicitly exclude coverage for pandemics and viruses. As of early May, a number of COVID-19 business interruption insurance lawsuits have already been filed. In addition, a number of legislative efforts […]

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