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While many people are not aware of this terminology, partition actions in the state of Florida are becoming more and more prevalent. A partition action is a legal suit taken to force the sale of jointly-owned property- most commonly real estate. Under Florida law, a...

Telling your spouse that you want a separation or divorce is one of those real turning points in life. Each situation is different, but whether the news is somewhat expected or seems to be out of the blue, It’s usually a time of mixed emotions and much trepidation. If...

Read Moving Forward After Divorce -Part 1 if you haven't already. There is no cure-all or one-size-fits-all approach to managing feelings associated with the end of a marriage. Smooth divorces are not the norm, so it is likely you have been in a state of flux and...

It is not unusual for grandchildren to become a priority when creating an estate plan. From a practical perspective some grandparents decide that the best way to provide for their grandchildren is to leave their assets to the grandchildren’s parents, indirectly...

So, your divorce is now complete and you are officially single! What’s next? First of all, there is probably a significant change to your life, whether you have been living apart from your ex for a while or have just recently parted ways. You are now free from the...

Probate is the legal process that takes place after someone dies, whether there is a will or not, to ensure that possessions and property go the intended people and that all taxes or debts are paid in full. In addition to the supervision of the distribution of assets...

As attorneys practicing family law, a question we receive quite often from clients who are going through divorce is “When can I introduce a new partner to my children?” While every situation is different and it may depend on your children’s ages and how committed you...

You have probably heard the term guardianship used before whether it was recently in the media, or with regard to a child, or concerning an adult. You may have also wondered if a situation in your own life could benefit from a guardianship, but were unsure of exactly...

Making the decision to get a divorce can be emotionally taxing and mentally exhausting without adding additional problems. Sometimes one spouse will file a petition for a dissolution of marriage, but the other spouse refuses to sign the divorce papers. In many cases,...

As you know, your will is a legal document that directs the distribution of your assets after death.  It allows you to clearly and precisely communicate your wishes as to how and to whom you would like your estate to be divided. Your will may be one of the most...