Jun 15, 2018 | Family Law, Florida Law, general law
In a pension plan, which is designed to pay out a monthly pension stipend for life, the DROP option allows an individual to retire in the eyes of the retirement plan but continuing working for upwards of five (5) to eight (8) years, depending upon the plan. However,...
Jun 8, 2018 | collaborative law, Divorce, Family Law, general law
Opened in 2014, The Barry University Collaborative Law Clinic is only the second of its type in the country. Couples sign a Collaborative Participation Agreement, the heart of which is that they agree not to litigate in court and to be fully transparent with all...
Jun 6, 2018 | Business Law, Divorce, Family Law, Florida Law, general law, Real Estate Law
When we litigate, we are often asked by clients: Can I get my attorneys’ fees if I win? Whether or not the other side has a frivolous case or a good case, most people feel that they should be able to recover attorneys’ fees if they win the case. In Florida,...
May 24, 2018 | Business Law, Divorce, Family Law, Florida Law, general law, Probate, Real Estate Law
Hiring a lawyer to handle your divorce is an important decision. For many people, the choices they make in their divorce are some of the most important choices they will make in their lifetimes. Decisions concerning timesharing with children, child support, alimony,...
May 17, 2018 | Family Law, Florida Law, general law
Recently, Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court, Jorge Labarga, authored a piece about the effect of stress upon lawyers.1 According to the Chief Justice, “Stress without proper care contributes to the higher-than-usual rates of addiction, suicide, and mental...
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...
