Josh and his team proved their track record. I hired him at 9am and they appeared for me by 1pm the same day. Highly contested paternity case, turned dependency nightmare. He faught hard in a short time and got the results I needed. My baby back. Josh and his associates are kind, patient, diligent and aggressive. They are human. I trusted them through the whole process. I was kept informed and they faught with passion. I’d rehire josh and his team any day. It was well worth the money spent. – Rochelle
Can I Use the Bank Account During My Divorce?
If a party has to use the bank account to pay for normal marital expenses during the pendency of the lawsuit, then the court has the authority to value the account as of date-of-trial. For example, if one party has no income and they have to use that bank account to pay for a mortgage
Social Security Benefits and Divorce
While Social Security benefits aren’t divided in divorce, like other retirement assets, an ex-spouse might still claim benefits based on others records. Knowledge of the requirements and limitations can impact post-divorce financial planning. For more information, please consult an experienced family law attorney.
Valuation Date: Why Timing Matters
The value of retirement assets can fluctuate. The chosen valuation date for these assets and the divorce process can significantly influence the division amount. Whether the date of filing, separation, or another agreed-upon date is used, understanding its implications is crucial. For more information, please consult an experienced family law attorney.
What is P in PEACE?
P stands for parental responsibility and timesharing. So essentially the court is going to want to rule on the children’s issues first. Parental responsibility is decision-making over the minor child and timesharing, which used to be called visitation, but that’s really where will the child sleep at night, at which parent’s house. So the court
The Impact of Loans on Retirement Asset Division
If a spouse has taken out loans against their retirement account, it impacts the account’s value and divisions. Recognizing these loans and understanding the implications is vital to ensure a fair division. For more information, please consult an experienced family law attorney.
What Does a Lawyer Need in a Paternity Case?
For a paternity case, we would need to know each party’s income for purposes of calculating child support. We’d need to know each party’s assets and liabilities to see if attorney’s fees are an issue. And then we’d also need to know about the history of the child who typically took care of the child,
Public Employee Pensions: Special Considerations
Public employees, like teachers and law enforcement officers, have pensions governed by unique rules. A deep understanding of Florida’s regulations around these pensions can ensure that assets are divided justly and without unanticipated repercussions. For more information, please consult an experienced family law attorney.
What to Tell Your Lawyer Before the Consultation
The biggest things that I ask clients about, or potential new clients about, tell me about your assets, your bank accounts, your retirement accounts, your, the real property that’s owned, automobiles, are they owned or leased, checking accounts, savings account, income, pay stubs, pay records, tax returns. We also ask about credit cards, other liabilities,
Military Pensions and Divorce in Florida
Military pensions come with unique rules. The Uniformed Service of Former Spouses Protection Act governs their division, allowing states to treat military pensions as marital or community property. Understanding the nuances can ensure fair distribution. For more information, please consult an experienced family law attorney.
Every Case is Different
Everyone’s case has a different fact pattern. All too often people say, “Well, my neighbor got this and my friend got that and my best friend was awarded the house. How come I’m not getting it?” The unfortunate part is those individuals may not know all of the facts of that particular person’s case and
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