Family Law
Things to Consider Before a Gray Divorce
“Gray divorce” is the common term for those over 50 divorcing. Although divorce is never easy, a gray divorce is often easier and less contentious than a divorce by those in their 30s and early 40s. However, there are often more things to take into consideration as an older couple divorcing. Social Security and Retirement…
Read MoreWhat Does a Probate Attorney in Florida Do?
This is not an uncommon question at all. If it is the first time you have been involved in the distribution of an estate, either as a beneficiary or personal representative, you may not know why you want to involve a probate attorney in Florida. Legally, not all estates are required to hire a lawyer…
Read MoreMistakes to Avoid in Your Later-in-Life Divorce
If you are considering divorce or already know you are getting one and are over 50, you are not alone. The increasing trend for gray divorce, the term often used for those over 50 divorcing, is not slowing down. However, those who have been married decades have more assets to divide. With more stuff and…
Read MoreThings People Forget in Their Estate Plan
An estate plan is a very personalized thing. Rarely are two individuals or family’s situations identical. Because of this, working with experienced local attorneys who know what questions to ask to help you include all the right elements for your estate is very important. As you begin planning for your initial meeting with an estate…
Read MoreDo I Need a Will?
This is a question you may be asking yourself, especially if you are young and healthy. We answer this question often by asking a few more questions to help you determine if you need a will. If you are 18 or older and answered yes to either of the other two questions, then yes, you…
Read MoreMarriage & Divorce Over 50 – Part 2 – Gray Marriage
Marriage for the first time or remarriage at an older than average age comes with different considerations than those who are young and marrying. You are likely in a different place financially. There may be children, either still in the home or adult ones. And, of course, you may both have a house full of…
Read MoreMarriage & Divorce Over 50 – Part 1 – Gray Divorce
Over the past decade there has been a surprising increase in both marriages and divorces of people over 50. Over the next two blogs, we are going to share some advice as a family law firm that you should take into consideration whether you are looking for a divorce attorney or someone to handle a…
Read MorePlan a Visit with Your Attorney & Financial Advisor Post-Divorce
As much as you may want to take a break and exhale when your divorce is finalized, you now have a new to-do list. In addition to attending to everyday life to-dos, your post-divorce to-do list includes some important things. We put some of our recommendations in our previous blog, but because the legal and…
Read MoreYour Post-Divorce Checklist
There are still a few things you and your attorney will need to do post-divorce. We will go into that as well as what you should discuss with your financial planner in more detail in our next blog. However, after working in family law for decades, we know there are many things that newly divorced…
Read MoreThings to Do Post-Adoption
Congratulations on growing your family! The day the adoption is finalized is an exciting time for both the parents and child. It should be celebrated. However, when it is done, even if it took longer than anyone imagined it would, your work is far from over. You now have a new to-do list, some of…
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