Now that the holiday season is in full swing, many people in Florida are hitting the malls in search of that perfect gift for friends and family. While you’d naturally want to lavish your loved ones with presents, if you’re facing financial instability...
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Maintaining a strong relationship with your kids after divorce
For any couple working through a divorce, daily life can be tough and there could be a considerable amount of uncertainty. However, parents often have an especially hard time when their marriage is coming to an end. Not only do some worry about child support and how...
Are you eligible to file for Chapter 13?
If you are familiar with U.S. bankruptcy law, then you probably understand why Chapter 7 cases are the most popular form of personal bankruptcy. They offer the chance to have debts be discharged, allowing one to get back on their feet in Hernando County (financially...
Common financial scams aimed at the elderly
You may already know that many types of scams exist with the goal of separating hard-working people from their money. Some of the worst financial abuse ploys out there are those that target senior citizens and mentally vulnerable people in Florida and elsewhere. You...
Understanding the disadvantages of permanent alimony
Divorcing couples in Florida often find themselves in a panic when they realize that they are now responsible for financing their expenses on their own without the help of their spouse. In many cases, courts require that alimony is paid in situations where a spouse...
Stopping foreclosure with a Chapter 13 bankruptcy
Most in Hernando County may assume that when one files for bankruptcy, their debts are discharged and they are no longer required to pay for them. This is indeed what happens in a Chapter 7 case, and there is good reason behind this popular assumption; indeed,...
What is a fair and equitable property division?
As you likely already know, if you and your spouse get a Florida divorce, the court requires that your property settlement agreement be a fair and equitable one. But what constitutes “fair and equitable?” That depends on a number of factors particular to...
Divorce during a midlife crisis
With respect to divorce, a midlife crisis may have an impact on this decision and a person’s experience in many ways. For example, some people may decide to end their marriage as a direct result of a midlife crisis they are going through and certain realizations...
Can my spouse keep the house?
The desire to keep a family home after getting divorced is not uncommon and is certainly understandable, especially if children are still living at home. If you are getting divorced in Florida and your spouse wants to keep your house to maintain stability for your...
3 methods of reducing estate tax
When you create your estate plan, chances are, one of your priorities involves maximizing the amount of money you get to leave behind for your loved ones. While there are many different steps you can take in your efforts to do so, one way you can increase the amount...