Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Retirement Accounts in Florida Divorce Cases
Tue, Aug 16, 2016
1. Is my retirement account a marital asset? Answer: Any contributions to a retirement account during marriage together with the increased value of those contributions due to market gains are considered a marital asset. The fact that the account is j... Read More
Florida Divorce Procedure
Tue, Aug 09, 2016
In Florida, the legal term for a divorce is “dissolution of marriage.” The two simple requirements to dissolve a marriage are: 1) one party must be a Florida resident for more than six months prior to filing and 2) one party must allege under oath th... Read More
What rights does a creditor have in a bankruptcy case?
Mon, Jul 25, 2016
Bankruptcy is a process by which consumers or businesses can eliminate or repay some or all of their debts under the protection of the federal bankruptcy court. If you’ve received a notice from a bankruptcy court that a person or business that owes y... Read More
Florida Court Rules Only One Parent Needs to Consent to Surgery on Child
Fri, May 27, 2016
In what appears to be a case of first impression, a Florida Appellate Court recently ruled that state law only requires one parent to sign off on surgery for a child. The divorcing parents were separated and had equal custody rights to their children... Read More
In What County Will My Lawsuit Be Filed?
Mon, Mar 14, 2016
When someone believes they have been harmed they often turn to the judicial system for a remedy. But what happens if the potential defendant lives in another location? Although a person's first inclination may be to seek out the help of an attorney i... Read More
How to Choose the Best Divorce Lawyer in Daytona Beach or Volusia County
Thu, Jan 28, 2016
Choosing a lawyer these days is much different than it used to be. Back in the day, communities were smaller and there were less lawyers from which to choose. Most people in town knew the names of the best lawyers or knew who to ask to find the names... Read More
Primer on Government in the State of Florida
Tue, Dec 29, 2015
Primer on Government: Florida has several layers of government. Below is the basic make up. Federal Government: Florida has two United States Senators of the 100 total, Bill Nelson (D) and Marco Rubio (R). Florida has 27 United States Congressmen of ... Read More
Does Adultery Affect a Divorce in Florida
Wed, Oct 28, 2015
As a divorce attorney with over 30 years of experience, I can tell you first hand that marital infidelity is the number one cause for the breakup of marriages. While a researcher might say my evidence is anecdotal, client after client appears for the... Read More
