When an ex-spouse moves out of state either to avoid paying court-ordered child or spousal support or because doing so is a “bonus” of such a move, the stress can be borderline maddening. Fortunately, federal and state laws provide tools to enforce spousal and child...
If you are a father going through a custody case in Casselberry, FL, you may wonder whether the law guarantees you equal time with your child. The short answer: no. Florida law does not automatically award 50/50 custody to fathers or mothers. Instead, courts focus on...
Florida’s homestead exemption is legendary. Creditors hate this protection; debtors move to Florida for its benefits. This post addresses how this legal tool can protect a debtor’s primary property and serve as a frustration of creditors. The Florida homestead...
When a property owner dies, their real estate typically must go through probate before heirs can legally transfer, sell or refinance it. Probate is necessary to clear the title because the deceased owner can no longer sign documents or convey ownership rights. This...
While wills can help you determine which people should inherit your estate after your passing, writing one is much easier said than done. It can be extremely stressful and upsetting to contemplate your own mortality. Similarly, your family may fight or argue over your...
Divorce with children almost always triggers child support. Courts intend for these payments to help make sure the child has funds to meet their needs. Although most cases result in both parents playing a financial role in the rearing of their children, there are...
As a commercial landlord in Florida, you expect tenants to follow the lease. However, disputes can happen even with a clear agreement. Florida courts read commercial leases carefully. Minor wording issues or skipped steps can give tenants reason to push back. Past...
After a car accident, you may leave the scene without knowing whether injuries, expenses or insurance questions could surface later. In Florida, issues related to coverage or responsibility sometimes emerge days or weeks after a crash. Early documentation can help...
The Florida courts often opt recognize the validity of a judgment issued in another jurisdiction. Domestication is the legal process that allows a creditor with a judgment from one state to enforce that judgment elsewhere. The process of domesticating a foreign...
When you try to locate property after domesticating a judgment in Florida, skip tracing can provide useful insight. As a creditor, you might use this approach to uncover assets a debtor could have moved. Skip tracing combines investigative techniques with modern tools...
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