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Dividing a Professional Partnership in a Divorce
In a Florida divorce, all marital assets must be divided according to the doctrine of equitable distribution. This includes all of the couple’s streams of income, which could be shares in small businesses or professional partnerships like law firms or physician’s practices. Dividing a small business or professional practice can make a couple’s property… Read More »
Benefits of Signing a Prenuptial Agreement
If you are engaged, you should consider signing a prenuptial agreement. Do not allow friends, relatives, or even your partner try to talk you out of it by saying that a prenuptial agreement is “unromantic” or that by singing one, you expect your marriage to fail. Signing a prenuptial agreement has nothing to do… Read More »
The Top Reasons Why American Couples Divorce
Many different issues can drive a couple to file for divorce. Many of these are universal difficulties that have destroyed marriages all over the world for hundreds, even thousands, of years. Do an online search for the top reasons why American couples divorce and you will find the same issues listed again and again…. Read More »
Can my Child Choose His or Her Custody Arrangement?
In certain cases, yes. But your child cannot dictate his or her custody arrangement to the court. The court will determine your parenting plan based on what it finds to be in your child’s best interest. This could involve your child’s preference regarding where to live, but your child’s preference cannot be the only… Read More »
Child Custody in Florida: Parental Responsibility and Primary Residence
Although a 2008 revision to Florida’s child custody laws did away with terminology like “custody,” “custodial parent,” “visitation,” and “primary residence,” they are still often used alongside the modern terms like “timesharing” and “parental responsibilities.” All of these terms, new and old, refer to a parent’s rights following a divorce to spend time with… Read More »
Will my Spouse Receive Half of my Inheritance if We Get Divorced?
No. Most, but not all, property obtained during a marriage is marital property and as such, it is subject to division by the court if the couple decides to divorce. Gifts and inherited assets are exceptions to this rule. Inheritance is Separate Property The opposite of marital property is separate property. This includes property… Read More »
What you Need to Know About Filing Divorce Papers in Florida
Once you determine that your marriage is over, the first step in the divorce process is filing your divorce paperwork. This is colloquially known as “filing your divorce papers.” To file divorce paperwork in Florida, you must have been a resident of the state for at least six months. You can find all the… Read More »
How Does Case Settlement Work?
It is rare for a personal injury lawsuit to be resolved through a court’s ruling. Most cases are resolved by settling out of court. This is a preferable scenario for all parties because it is less time-consuming, less expensive, and protects the parties’ privacy. Settling a case outside of court is not a perfect… Read More »
What is the Likelihood of Trial for my Personal Injury Case?
Not very likely. The majority of personal injury claims are resolved through settlements between the claimants and the insurance providers without involving the court. There are a few reasons for this, which include: Trials are expensive and time-consuming. Rather than becoming tied up in a process that can take years to complete, personal injury… Read More »
What is a Deposition?
A deposition is a critical part of the discovery process, the portion of a case where each party conducts research about the other party’s position and evidence. There are many different ways parties involved in a legal case can conduct the discovery process, such as interrogations and the issuing of subpoenas to have witnesses… Read More »
