Prenuptial agreements are one of the more misunderstood aspects of a pending marriage and a possible divorce. Many couples feel that the step is unnecessary due to their more modest financial standing. However, prenups – as they are commonly called – serve a...
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, business owners started almost 700,000 new businesses in Florida in 2022. If you started a new business, you know there can be many documents you must complete. One essential document, the business operating agreement, will help...
Divorce is an emotionally challenging process that can bring out the worst in people. One particularly damaging tactic that some individuals use during a divorce is gaslighting – a form of psychological manipulation designed to make someone doubt their own perceptions...
Getting charged with a felony has both immediate and long-term consequences. Most people focus only on the impending fines, prison sentences and parole without thinking about the future. Though many felons serve their time and seek a fresh start, the consequences of...
Not everything is rosy in the business world. Facing a lawsuit is one such example. Whether this development was expected or came as surprise, you must prepare for this latest and not-so-pleasant business challenge. In launching your business, you collaborated with a...
Many students make mistakes when they first taste the freedom afforded by going to college. Some of these mistakes involve alcohol, and worse, driving while under the influence of alcohol. Not only is this unbelievably dangerous to your well-being, but it can also be...
In the past, prenuptial agreements had a negative association with marriage. However, you may have noticed that their use has grown recently in popularity. There are many reasons why you see prenuptial agreements becoming more common nowadays. Here are four key...
I have been getting questions left and right about unit owners petitioning for substitute or alternative budgets in Florida condominium associations in the last 90 days. There are two factors that seem to be leading to unusually high annual assessment increases in...
When you co-own a successful business, it is an asset to you and your business partner. Unfortunately, that means a court will consider it marital property when deciding how to divide assets in a Florida divorce case and award your partner’s former spouse a portion of...
Divorce is a difficult process for most people, and perhaps the most contentious part is the division of the assets. If a couple is unable to reach a satisfactory agreement themselves, Florida law determines which property they must split. Divorcing couples should...