Social media increasingly plays a role in people's lives, including in the courtroom. As a result, attorneys have begun advising clients on what not to post on Facebook during a divorce, such as posting photos of a big purchase you recently made.
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Simplifying property division with a firm grasp of one’s finances
Divorce and its aftermath can be difficult for women, in particular those who, despite decades of evolving gender roles, have allowed their husbands to handle the financial decisions throughout their marriages. In fact, one report noted that 56 percent of married women allow their spouses to do the financial planning and investing.
Loved ones benefit most from an estate plan
Some people understand the importance of estate planning early in life. Perhaps they are compelled to visit an estate planning attorney following the birth of their first child, or they have had experience with a loved one who died leaving an estate in disarray.
Blac Chyna fans question her sense of parental responsibility
Florida fans of reality TV are not usually surprised when personalities on their favorite shows are caught acting out in their personal lives. It may be difficult to discern real life from the contrived scenes and conflicts they see during weekly episodes.
Custody, property division come after breaking the news
While it is likely that both Florida spouses can be aware that they are in an unhappy marriage, it is not always clear to both spouses that divorce is inevitable. When one spouse reaches the decision to end the marriage, there is one important task to complete before moving on to custody discussions, property division and other legal particulars.
Divorce and your family business
If you and your spouse own a Florida business but are contemplating divorce, your business in all likelihood represents a major portion of your marital assets. Consequently, deciding what to do with it is one of the most important decisions you and your spouse must make since it affects not only the business, but also your property settlement.
Rate of military divorce remains unchanged in past year
The concern for the struggles military couples have faced over the years has led to policy changes in several branches of the armed services. Awareness is growing for the troubles military couples face in Florida and across the country, and some branches are offering more services and resources to help keep marriages together.
Keeping an estate plan from becoming obsolete
Thinking about the future and preparing for the often frightening possibilities ahead takes courage. It means facing one's own mortality and contemplating issues beyond how to distribute one's belongings. When Florida residents make time and effort to create an estate plan, it is usually after careful consideration.
High net-worth couples find best ways to divide assets
The end of a marriage often means the beginning of a long process of negotiations. For high net-worth couples in Florida, this may involve finding creative ways to effectively divide martial assets and keep the details of their settlement as private as possible.
Pet owners use estate plan to provide for beloved animal
Pets are often beloved members of the family, participating in family vacations, posing in holiday portraits and taking their places in the hearts of every member of the household. As owners grow older, however, they may begin to wonder how to ensure the well-being of their animals after the owner's death.