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Should I Consolidate My Debt or File Bankruptcy?
By Goodblatt • LeoDebt consolidation may seem like a way to avoid bankruptcy and protect your credit, but many debt consolidation programs can leave you further behind on payments, damage your credit score, and still lead to bankruptcy. Understanding the differences between debt consolidation and bankruptcy will help you to make a betterHow Do I Choose the Right Divorce Process?
By Goodblatt • LeoPeople often assume divorce always means going to court.However, you have options for how to resolve the issues in your divorce. Choosing the right divorce process starts with understanding your family’s unique situation. By evaluating communication, financial transparency, and areas of agreement, you can determine if an Uncontested Divorce, Mediation,What is a Guardian Ad Litem and Do I Need One in My Case?
By Goodblatt • LeoIn a divorce, modification, or paternity case where the issues concerning a child are highly contested, a Guardian Ad Litem (“GAL”) may be appointed by the Court. The GAL is a neutral person appointed by the Court to represent your child’s best interests. The GAL also assists in investigating allegations and makingCan I Be Required to Pay Child Support for a Child I Didn’t Know I Had?
By Goodblatt • LeoYes, you can. Not knowing you had a child does not negate your obligation to pay child support. If you are served with a Petition to determine Paternity or Child Support for a child you didn’t know you had, there are several things you need to do. Most importantly, do6 Things You May Not Know You Can Do in Bankruptcy
By Goodblatt • LeoMost people know that you can discharge credit card and medical debt in bankruptcy. But, there are other things you may be able to do in your bankruptcy. Let’s look at 6 of those things. Modify student loans. The United States Bankruptcy Court in the Middle District of Florida is5 Benefits of Mediation
By Goodblatt • LeoFlorida courts require parties who are divorcing to attend mediation before going to trial. You, the other party and your respective attorneys meet with a certified mediator to try to settle the issues pending in your divorce. Our firm may represent you in mediation as your attorney, or you maySocial Media and Your Divorce
By Goodblatt • LeoDeciding to divorce and moving forward with it is painful, especially if you feel you are the wronged party. Having your family and friends as a support system is important. But, social media isn’t the place for that support. Those rants about your spouse and sarcastic comments could negatively impactNEW: We can Modify your Student Loan
By Goodblatt • LeoGoodblatt · Leo is proud to announce that it is now offering to modify student loans through the new Student Loan Modification program (“SLM”). What’s the new Student Loan Modification program? The United States Bankruptcy Court in the Middle District of Florida is the first Bankruptcy Court in the U.S.Why You Need to Consider A Collaborative Divorce Even if You Think You Don’t Need One
By Goodblatt • LeoYou might be thinking that a Collaborative Process is not a process that you need for your divorce. If you and your spouse have agreed to everything concerning your children, the division of assets and liabilities, support, etc., then you probably don’t need the Collaborative Process. If you haven’t resolvedHow Do I Prepare for Mediation in My Divorce?
By Goodblatt • LeoMost counties in Florida require divorce cases to go to mediation before the matter is tried. The hope is that all, or at least some, of the issues will be resolved at mediation without Court intervention. So, how do I prepare for mediation? Work with your attorney to prepare forWhat Kind of Mediator is the Best Fit for Your Divorce?
By Goodblatt • LeoWhen you divorce through mediation, you choose to work with a neutral third party to reach an appropriate divorce settlement through a series of guided, productive discussions with your spouse. Not all mediators approach these discussions the same way; some are far more “hands on” than others. Whether you andClassifying Marital and Nonmarital Property
By Goodblatt • LeoWhen a married couple gets divorced in the Orlando area, part of the divorce process involves property division or property distribution. This is a process in which the court divides marital assets and liabilities according to a theory known as equitable distribution. When property is distributed equitably, it is divided
