May 3, 2018 | Divorce, Family Law, Florida Law, Probate
Divorce at any age can cause a tremendous amount of stress, both psychological and financial. But when a baby boomer ends a marriage late in life, it can make preparing for retirement especially challenging. Here are some ideas to help a person considering a second...
Apr 26, 2018 | Divorce, Family Law, Florida Law, general law
In order to file a joint tax return, parties must be married on the last day of the year. Many times it makes sense to file a joint return, as it generally gives the most favorable tax treatment. However, this result follows only when parties trust each other. When...
Apr 19, 2018 | Divorce, Family Law, general law
As of the third quarter of 2017, 2.07 billion people actively used the social networking site Facebook on a monthly basis. Instagram, the mainly mobile photo-sharing network, serves 800 million active monthly users. Digital evidence is often critical in proving or...
Apr 12, 2018 | Divorce, Family Law
In the practice of Family Law, it is a common experience for a client to ask a lawyer to seek an emergency hearing. Section 61.518(1), Florida Statutes (2015), provides that [b]efore a child custody determination is made under this part, notice and an opportunity to...
Apr 6, 2018 | Divorce, Family Law, Florida Law
Quitclaim deeds are a vehicle used to convey an interest in real property. They are very common in divorce proceedings. There are a few things to be mindful of with regard to these documents. A deed affects only how the property is titled. It has no effect on the...
Apr 5, 2018 | Divorce, Family Law, general law
This past week I gave a talk and participated in a panel discussion regarding the collaborative law process for the Clearwater Bar Association. What follows is a synopsis of my presentation. To explain the inefficiencies and cost of the typical litigated...
