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When Can a Florida Court Order an Unequal Division of Marital Property?
In a Florida divorce, assets are categorized as separate or marital property. Only marital property is subject to distribution in a Florida divorce. Generally, marital property is any property acquired by spouses during their marriage. This is true regardless of which name is indicated on the property title. However, even property acquired before a… Read More »
Compensatory and Punitive Damages in Florida Car Accident Cases
It can be overwhelming to suffer injuries in a car accident. Fortunately, people who suffer car accident injuries because of the negligence of other parties may be entitled to compensation for numerous damages. Often, car accident victims in Florida are entitled to compensatory damages. Depending on the specifics of your case, you may also… Read More »
Disestablishing Paternity in Florida
There is a huge difference between legal paternity and biological paternity. Biological paternity means that a person has physically fathered a child. On the other hand, legal paternity refers to the man with the responsibilities and rights of a parent to a child. For someone to be considered a legal father in Florida, paternity… Read More »
Is It Better To Settle My Car Accident Case or Go to Trial?
After a Florida car accident, you can receive financial compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, and other accident related expenses and losses. Often, when people think of car accident cases, they think of being on the witness stand in a courtroom. Many people assume that the only way… Read More »
Equitable Distribution FAQs
In Florida, family courts follow the principle of equitable distribution when distributing property between divorcing spouses. Equitable distribution laws can be complex. As divorce attorneys, we get a lot of questions about equitable distribution. This is why we decided to summarize Florida’s equitable distribution laws by answering some of the frequently asked questions (FAQs)… Read More »
What Is the Importance of Establishing Paternity in Florida?
In Florida, the husband is considered the child’s legal father when a child is born to married parents. When a child is born to married parents, the husband does not need to take any action to establish paternity. On the other hand, if a child is born to unmarried parents, paternity must be established…. Read More »
How Long Will It Take To Resolve My Florida Car Accident Case?
After suffering injuries in a Florida car accident because of another party’s negligence, you can recover financial compensation from the negligent party. One of the main questions we get from car accident victims is how long it takes to resolve car accident cases and recover compensation. If you were recently involved in a Florida… Read More »
Common Mistakes To Avoid After a Car Accident (Part 2)
After an auto accident, it is crucial that you avoid making mistakes that could adversely affect your chances of recovering fair compensation from the negligent party. In this second part of the article, “Common mistakes to avoid after a car accident,” we share five mistakes to avoid after a car accident. Admitting Fault After… Read More »
Common Mistakes After a Car Accident You Need To Avoid (Part 1)
The FLHSMV estimates that between January and the beginning of October, over 276,000 crashes occurred in Florida, with more than 9,400 of these crashes happening in Polk County. Because of how common car accidents are, you need to be prepared and know what to do in the event that you are involved in a… Read More »
Some Crucial Things To Include in Your Florida Parenting Plan
A parenting plan must be established in any divorce action where children are involved. A parenting plan is a written document that outlines how divorced parents will raise their children. It outlines how divorced parents will share the duties of childcare and decision-making in regard to their children. It also outlines how you and… Read More »