Recent Blog Posts
What is a Florida No-fault Divorce?
State law controls the rules for filing a divorce action. As such, the rules vary from state to state. In Orlando, you will be subject to the same basic rules as people getting divorced in Miami, Tampa, or any other part of Florida. Some states require that someone be “at fault” for creating the… Read More »
Understanding Divorce Mediation in Orlando
Those facing a divorce in central Florida have several options for ending their marriages. They can fight in court and go to trial – an expensive and emotionally exhausting prospect for sure. They can also opt to sit down and resolve the matter out of court between themselves. This type of uncontested divorce is… Read More »
I’m Going Bankrupt: Can I Save My Business?
Central Florida is home to many small business owners and plenty of not-so-small business owners. Bankruptcy lawyers in Orlando are often confronted with this difficult question, because going bankrupt is a very different process for those who earn their living by being self-employed. After all, if you are working for someone else, you may… Read More »
Is Collaborative Divorce Right for Us?
Some people think that collaborative divorce is somewhat of an oxymoron. Perhaps you remember this term from school – something that is contradictory to its very nature, like “pretty ugly” or “seriously funny.” After all, if two people could work together collaboratively, they would not be getting divorced, right? Not exactly. Many people disagree… Read More »
Medical Debt is the Largest Cause of Bankruptcy: Rising Deductibles Will Not Likely Improve the Situation
For five years now, the out-of-pocket costs of healthcare have escalated rapidly. Consider a 2014 report by Forbes, where it was explained that out-of-pocket costs went up by 8 percent between just 2013 and 2014 and is expected to continue to rise. In fact, the costs have doubled since 2009. And although more Americans… Read More »
Florida Supreme Court Upholds Prenuptial Agreement Waiving Spouse’s Interest in Nonmarital Property
In a recent appeal to the State Supreme Court, the Court found that broad prenuptial language waiving a spouse’s right to any claims against the other spouse’s nonmarital property, even accrued interest or increases in value of that property, are waived. To understand a little better, one must look at how Florida law divides… Read More »
Diffusing Negative Comments That Your Ex Tells Your Child
Many individuals realize this sad truth: divorce is brutal. Children are always hurt. There is no easy answer to entirely shield a child from divorce. However, some things hurt worse than others. For a child going through the break-up of his or her family, it is like watching a fairy tale without a happy… Read More »
Dispelling Three Myths About Florida Marriage Annulment
When it comes to marriage and divorce, there are many myths and misconceptions, especially on the internet. One of the biggest areas of confusion is marriage annulment. Myths abound regarding when, how, and why a person may annul his or her marriage. Here, we will look at three of the most common myths and… Read More »
Don’t Take Debts Lying Down: Demand Validation
Millions of Americans find black marks on their credit reports each year. Many of those are completely false. Some are not even their debts at all. Others reflect actual accounts but the amounts are wrong or have already been paid. Many people just accept this as part of life, assuming it is too difficult… Read More »
Loan Modification Now Available Through Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Orlando has one of the highest rates of “under water” mortgages in the nation. This means that many central Florida families owe far more on their homes than the actual fair market value. Instead of having an investment, these folks are saddled with a liability that they cannot even sell to escape the payments…. Read More »
