The word bankruptcy often conjures images of people living well beyond their means. People might think of new adults who get credit cards and then max them out by buying luxury items. However, that only accounts for a small portion of annual bankruptcy filings. Most...
Florida is one of the most popular retirement destinations in the country. Some people pack up their entire lives and move to Florida when they finish their professional careers. Others become snowbirds, transitioning back and forth between Florida during the winter...
As the father of a child, the relationship you have with your son or daughter should not depend on the relationship you have with the mother of your child. While you do have certain responsibilities to your child, your also have specific rights outlined under Florida...
It’s easy to quickly build up debt: Free credit cards can be tempting, divorce can lead to financial difficulties and medical expenses can be unexpected and outrageous. When you have debt that you’re struggling to pay, you have several options to help you manage your...
When a married person tells their spouse they want a divorce, friendship is probably the last thing on either of their minds. The breakdown in the relationship probably has both sides feeling some combination of sadness, anger, bitterness and betrayal. It is very hard...
With a will in place that provides detailed instructions as to what happens to your estate and its assets after you die, you have gained a sense of accomplishment. Not only that, but you are several steps ahead of your peers. According to Washington-based analytics...
Mediation is often a desirable approach for those filing for divorce. It is often a quicker, less expensive and less stressful way to create a fair and equitable agreement. When both sides collaborate on their divorce through mediation, they have more control over how...
No one plans on getting a significant illness. Nor do they have many choices when it comes to treating it – there may be a family to support and care for, a life with many goals left to fulfill, and the opportunity for a new lease on life. The treatment was,...
There is occasionally a sensational headline about unsuspecting heirs getting millions from someone who lived frugally. However, only .3% of all heirs get life-changing inheritances, with $300,000 being the average. One-quarter of the average is, nevertheless, still a...
A court summons from your credit card company can be terrifying. Nobody wants to get sued. You may envision yourself sitting in a courtroom while attorneys for the credit card company claim to the jury that you have failed to pay your bills. In reality, few credit...