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What To Know About Florida’s Cohabitation Agreement
Couples in Florida who don’t plan to marry often opt for a cohabitation agreement when they want the same benefits as married couples without going through the strenuous process of getting married. A cohabitation agreement, also known as a “domestic...
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Understanding The Implications of Mental Health In Divorce
Over 40 million people in the United States suffer a mental illness in a given year. When it comes to divorce, a spouse’s mental health can impact anything from property division to child custody. As Florida is a “no-fault” state, a spouse cannot...
Read ArticleNavigating High-Profile Divorce Cases
The size of your marital estate has little effect on the emotional consequences of a divorce. For athletes, actors, singers, or other celebrities and individuals of high net worth, there is more that comes along with a divorce when compared to a...
Read ArticleWhat Is a Postnuptial Agreement and Is it Right for You?
Most people in Boca Raton are familiar with a “prenuptial agreement”, but many are not familiar with a “postnuptial agreement.” A Postnuptial Agreement is a written contract that two spouses enter after they are already married and committed to each...
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How is Alimony Determined in Florida?
Alimony, sometimes referred to as “Spousal Support”, is the financial support a person is ordered by a court to give to their spouse during separation or following a divorce. In the State of Florida, Alimony is calculated based upon one spouse’s...
Read ArticleAll About Florida’s Alimony Reform Bill Veto
The alimony reform bill was sent to the Florida Governor for his consideration in which he subsequently vetoed. This is not the first time a bill such as this one traveled through the Legislature; in fact, this is the third go around. Former Florida...
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How To Value A Business In A Divorce
Divorce is already a rather complex experience for couples to go through, however tacking on that of the value of a business can make it that much more difficult to navigate. Accurately calculating a company's worth can require a myriad of financial...
Read ArticleTop 4 Reasons Couples Get A Late-Age Divorce
Late-age divorces have become increasingly common, with older couples separating after being married for 30+ years. According to a study conducted by Bowling Green State University , despite the divorce rate declining in the United States, it is...
Read ArticleThe History Of Pride Month From Our Presidents
President Bill Clinton first declared June as “Gay & Lesbian Pride Month” in 1999 and then again in 2000. Later, from 2009 to 2016, President Barack Obama declared June as “LGBT Pride Month." Our current President, Joe Biden, in 2021, followed...
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Speaking With Our Children About Violence in Schools
As a parent or guardian, we are familiar with the sinking feeling we get when a shooting occurs, at a school, and the need to figure out how we are going to talk to our children about these senseless acts of violence and tragedies. There is likely...
Read ArticleHow To Ensure A Smooth Divorce
No matter what the circumstances may be, divorce is never easy. It is, ultimately, the end of something you once felt would last until the end of time. It’s understandable that you’re feeling upset, frustrated, angry, or hurt. However, these...
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Do Grandparents Have Visitation Rights?
Grandparents can be important to fostering and developing our next generation. Many parents enjoy and benefit from having their parent assist with raising their children; whether the grandparents are the primary daily babysitter or the grandparents...
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