Divorce and split families are very common these days. Children may grow up in households where he or she might not have the same last name as Mom or Dad. As a result, the child or one or both parents may want to legally change the child’s name. This process is fairly straight forward in… Read more »
What happens when a mother is married but gets pregnant by another man? The Florida Supreme Court is currently considering if the biological father of a 5-year old girl has any legal rights to his biological daughter. The child’s mother was married to another man at the time the child was born. In that case,… Read more »
Spring is finally here. But with the warmer and longer days, also comes something else – hurricanes. The 2018 hurricane season is predicted to be more active than usual, with seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes. Hurricane season runs from June 1, 2018 through November 30, 2018. Being that it is just a month away,… Read more »
With summer break around the corner, a lot of families are making vacation plans. For most families post-divorce, international travel is not of concern. Most parenting plans in Florida contain a standard provision regarding out-of-state and foreign travel. This provision usually allows either parent to travel out-of-state or internationally provided sufficient notice and a detail… Read more »
Most homeowners are unaware of their rights when making an homeowners insurance claim. Insurance companies have one goal – to make more money. The insurance companies make their money by collecting premium payments, and in return, paying as little as possible for insurance claims. This means that the insurance companies have a financial interest in… Read more »
First, you may ask yourself: what is a QDRO? It stands for “qualified domestic relations order,” which is a court order or judgment for a retirement or pension plan covered under ERISA to pay a former spouse a property division payment, alimony, or child support. A QDRO covers ERISA plans, such as 401(k) and pension… Read more »
It seems like there’s an app for everything these days, and co-parenting is no different. As most parents know, parenting can be very challenging. Those challenges are usually magnified when a relationship falls apart and two parents decide to part ways. However, even though a relationship is over, parents remain connected by children. Two parents… Read more »
Dear Folks, by now most of you have heard about Hurricane Irma and her increasing threat of making landfall in Florida. Although her exact path is yet to be determined, it is never too early to begin preparations and take necessary precautions. As my grandmother always says, “it’s better to be safe than sorry!” Most… Read more »
Is there an automatic right to benefits for a divorced spouse? No. There is no automatic right to benefits for a former spouse from a military spouse’s retirement benefits. Instead, the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (USFSPA) authorizes state courts to distribute military retired pay to a spouse or a former spouse. The USFSPA… Read more »
A hurricane can have devastating effects for residential and commercial property owners. For most people, a home is their biggest financial investment and failing to properly protect that investment can negatively impact your finances. As a home and property owner, you need to treat an insurance claim seriously and with great care to ensure your… Read more »
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