Monthly Archives: March 2022
Comparing Florida Collaborative Divorce To Mediation
Except in cases of extreme animosity or domestic violence, most couples going through divorce in Florida will have three options for resolving the key issues: Collaborative divorce in Florida, a process parties voluntarily undertake; and, Mediation, which the parties could choose – or which the court could order under suitable circumstances. A trial before… Read More »
Deviations From Child Support Guidelines In Florida
While parties to a divorce case can be creative when working out details regarding asset division and alimony, Florida laws on child support do not allow for much flexibility. Parents cannot agree that one party will not pay child support even if the parties equally divide timesharing. Florida child support guidelines use an equation… Read More »
Debunking Myths About Powers Of Attorney
Powers of attorney are a fundamental component of any estate plan, but many Floridians do not fully grasp their role and function. A power of attorney is a document executed by a person, known as the principal, who names a another person to serve as agent and handle decision-making under specifically designated circumstances. These… Read More »
4 Questions To Ask A Florida Elder Law Attorney About COLA 2022
Cost-of-Living (COLA) adjustments have been automatic since July 1975, but few increases in the percentage have attracted as much attention as the upcoming COLA 2022. The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that benefits for more than 70 million recipients would rise 5.9 percent. To put this figure into perspective, the COLA increase in January… Read More »
Summary Administration Under Florida’s Probate Code
Probate is the legal process of handling a person’s final affairs upon death, and it is usually necessary regardless of whether the decedent had a will or not. When there is a will, the document dictates who has the power to act, how assets are distributed, and other details; if the deceased did not… Read More »