Monthly Archives: August 2019
Do Not Let Your Ex Take Your Inheritance
Inheritances given prior or during the course of the marriage in the State of Florida are considered property that solely belongs to the inheriting spouse. Nevertheless, there are mistakes that people sometimes make that can lead to their inheritance being deemed as joint property with their husband or wife. Commingling of Your Inheritance When… Read More »
Collaborative Divorces Versus Traditional Divorces
So, you have decided to get divorced; however, traditional divorces have the reputation for being stressful and difficult processes. Depending on the circumstances that have made you and your spouse decide to get a divorce, lots of emotions, such as hate, anger and frustration, may be running extra high. Typically, both spouses hire lawyers… Read More »
Types of Guardianship
There are numerous circumstances that may cause parents or other authorities to place someone else in charge as another person’s guardian. Under Florida law, there are two different kinds of guardianship roles. The first, involves guardians for minor children and the other concerns adults that are incapacitated. For children, a guardian is assigned responsibilities… Read More »
Divorcing a Spouse with a Mental Health Disorder
More than 40 million Americans have a mental health condition. Many marriages are greatly impacted by mental health problems. Under the State of Florida law, couples are allowed to divorce on the grounds of mental incapacity of a spouse. When one spouse decides to divorce the other on grounds of mental incapacity, the other… Read More »