HERNANDO COUNTY LAW BLOG
It’s never too early to begin thinking about estate planning
Most of us live life in the moment. Thoughts of retirement or even our own mortality rarely, if ever, cross our minds. However, that does not mean that we should never think about our estate plan. In fact, it’s never too early to start putting together an estate plan....
Qualifications for Chapter 7 personal bankruptcy
Florida residents are being burdened with overwhelming debt and it has been worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people are suffering and struggling with anxiety and depression due to the debt, layoffs, the economic shutdown and the everyday worries we all have...
Ending alimony due to cohabitation
Alimony can help one transition in their post-divorce life in Spring Hill, yet it is typically not meant to be a source of assistance that lasts forever. The hope is that at some point, those receiving it will no longer need their ex-spouse's support. They may reach...
How to stay safe during these uncertain times
We are all facing frightening and uncertain times right now. The good news is that every day we are getting more information on how to stay safe. This is particularly important for people with compromised immune systems, people who have underlying breathing issues and...
Identifying the benefits of joint custody for kids
Couples who file for divorce in Florida have many topics to negotiate when drafting the final divorce settlement. One of the most complicated may be that of who will take care of the children. According to Florida state statutes, judges award sole physical parental...
What is a health care proxy?
Perhaps you have a solid estate plan and have everything in place for what you want to happen after your death. While that is wonderful, you also should have a plan for what to do if you end up incapacitated and unable to make decisions for yourself. You can add a...
Alimony: the way to a fresh start
It might be impossible to list all the reasons people get divorced. Some can be rather calm and civil – people realizing they just do not fit well anymore. In other situations, divorce might get ugly. Feeling hurt or angry, it is understandable why the last thing you...
What happens to property liens in a Chapter 7 filing?
If you're filing Chapter 7, your goal is to remove as much of your debt as possible. This action becomes more complicated when liens are attached to pieces of property. Generally, a bankruptcy filing doesn't automatically remove a lien. The law gives you more options...
How can I manage co-parenting with a difficult ex?
It is no secret that the modern court strives to create a co-parenting arrangement after a divorce. While in the past, children tended to be primarily placed with their mothers after a divorce (particularly if they were young), now most experts agree that children...
Understanding divorce and property division
Although divorce is not a right legally or constitutionally, courts warrant it because it best serves public policy. Consequently, it is the legitimate way couples can formally dissolve marriages. When a divorce occurs, the question of what constitutes marital...
