HERNANDO COUNTY LAW BLOG
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...
How should you divide assets in a divorce?
When you and your spouse separate, it is necessary to uphold fairness in property division. Both of you have to sit and agree on a workable plan to help you divide the marital property equitably. However, even after agreeing, a judge has to issue final orders before...
What is happening with the bankruptcy filing rate in Florida?
Often when the economy is doing well, it means individual consumers are also doing well. This can mean a decline in bankruptcy rates. For many years the economy has been strong, and Florida's middle district has seen falling filing rates, but in 2018, there was a...
Dividing up a 401K in a divorce
One typically goes into divorce proceedings in Spring Hill understanding that they will be required to divide many of their personal assets with their soon-to-be ex-spouse. Yet one asset they may not yet be prepared to part with is a portion of their 401K. Many people...
What factors make estate planning necessary?
Estate plans are not always a person’s first priority. In fact, there was a time where estate planning was something that only high-income earners took part in doing. Nowadays, estate planning is necessary for most living in Florida. The majority of people do not want...
Rethink the estate plan with clear vision in 2020
With a new year approaching, residents in Florida start a host of resolutions intent to improve their lives. The new year is also a great time to rethink the estate plan. Whether a person has experienced a death, gone through divorce or married, now is a great time to...
When should I update my estate plan?
As a resident of Florida, it is important that you have an estate plan in place. However, you cannot simply write one plan and expect it to remain valid through the course of your life. There are many different occasions that may require you to make changes to your...
Updating your will after your divorce
If you have been listening to estate planning experts, then you are likely already engaged in the process of determining the dispersal of your assets to your beneficiaries once you are gone. Part of that planning includes creating a will, and if you have already done...
How can I maintain my budget during the holidays?
The holidays are a time for family, love and overspending. People maintaining tight budgets often face difficulty staying on track this time of year, especially when it comes to gift-giving and party planning. To help you stick to your budget, here are a few smart...
