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How to Divide Your Assets in Your Divorce

If you are going through a divorce, you may be asking yourself how you properly divide your assets and your life fairly and equally with your spouse.  It can be a difficult process, because most of your belongings and property likely hold value to your life in some way.  In order to properly divide your assets, you and your spouse want to keep the process as civil as possible.  As a family law practice in Alamonte Springs, we recommend a few strategies to help you and your spou...

Suggestions to Handle Custody and the Holidays

The holidays are a time for celebrating with your loved ones.  These days of the year are meant to be full of joy and magic.  However, for split families, holidays introduce the challenge of who gets custody during which holidays.  As a family law practice in Orlando, we at Frank Family Law Practice have seen many custody battles over holidays and what those changes will bring for mom, dad, and the children.  We recommend a few suggestions to help your split family handle ...

Steps to Take to Prepare Yourself for Divorce

If you are facing irreparable issues in your marriage, it may be time to start preparing yourself for divorce.  It can be a big adjustment for your life no matter your circumstances.  Preparing for divorce may seem like the last thing you want to do -- or the last thing you thought you'd have to do.  But, it can actually be one of the smartest things when your marriage is unfixable.  There are few steps you can take to prepare yourself for divorce once you and your spo...

Five Qualities that Make a Great Lawyer

When it comes time to hire a lawyer, you want to make the right decision for your situation.  You want a lawyer that is committed to getting the best results for your case and who can defend your stance to the fullest.  As a family law practice in Winter Park, we are committed to getting our clients the best outcome and providing excellent counsel along the way.  When choosing a lawyer, look for these five qualities that make outstanding lawyers. Great Communication ...

Figuring Child Support Payments in Florida

Figuring Child Support Payments in Florida If you are a parent in Florida who is thinking about getting a divorce, then you may wonder how much child support you will end up owing. The state publishes a schedule found in Florida Statue 61,30 to help you know how much you can expect to pay. The law requires this amount. Courts can order a 5 % increase or a 5 % decrease in the amount unless the judge writes a statement outlining why this amount is not correct in your case.  ...

The Advantages of Settling Your Divorce Through Mediation

If you and your spouse have decided that it is time to get a divorce, then mediation may be the perfect answer. There are many reasons that you may want to suggest this process to your spouse, and there are many reasons to agree if they recommend the idea first. Here are some advantages of settling your divorce through mediation.   The Process The divorce mediation process is a simple one that has been used to settle disputes for eons. The two spouses will meet with...

How to Stop Your Divorce Case From Becoming a Dog Fight

About 64 % of all couples living in the United States have a pet. While dogs and cats are most common, horses, iguanas, hamsters, and rabbits are all standard. Many couples consider their pet to be a family member. The court system, however, may see it as dividable community property. Judges across the United States have awarded custody and visitation to couples. Others have taken the extreme measure of sending the divorcing couple to a local dog park after declaring that the person who the d...

Stopping Elder Abuse in Florida

About 10 % of the population will suffer some type of elder abuse during their lifetime. It is especially prevalent in Florida because of the large population of retirees who choose to enjoy retirement in the Sunshine State. Of those cases, only about 7 % get reported to authorities even though there is mandatory reporting by doctors and other professionals in the state. Over66 % of the abuse comes from members of a senior’s family. The mortality rate for abused seniors is about 300 % h...

Determining Alimony in a Florida Divorce

If you have decided to leave your marriage, then you may be entitled to alimony. In Florida, you must be legally married to receive alimony because the state does not recognize common law marriages. Therefore, palimony is not an option, but you may have other legal remedies under Florida law. The only exception to this rule is that your relationship started in another state, and you moved to Florida. If you are legally married, however, you may be eligible for up to four different types of al...

Types of Special Needs Trusts

If you are caring for a person who has special needs, then setting money aside to meet their needs is essential. At the same time, however, if you do not structure the account correctly, then you can hurt their chances of qualifying for government-funded medical care, low-cost housing, and other opportunities. There are at least three types of special needs trust funds that you may want to consider as each has its benefits. Family-type Special Needs Trusts The parents of...