With the stress of trying to stay afloat during difficult economic times, the added pain of a marriage that is falling apart can make things seem unbearable. Without a doubt, divorce can have serious financial consequences for both spouses that can also affect future...
Month: January 2021
What is the automatic stay in a bankruptcy proceeding?
Bankruptcy is an intimidating word for many Florida residents. Though many people have heard of it, they may not truly know what is involved in its processes. While bankruptcy can be cumbersome, it is a useful legal process for those who are in need of help from...
Bill offers new bankruptcy option to student loan borrowers
It is no secret that many people in St. Petersburg are struggling with crushing student loan debt that is keeping them from reaching certain life milestones. In general, it is almost impossible to have student loan debt discharged through the Chapter 7 or Chapter 13...
Why contracts matter to Florida businesses
Building and growing a business can feel a lot like caring for a child. A business owner may put their time, energy, and passion into seeing their entity succeed and may forego their own plans in order to keep their business thriving. Therefore, when conflicts arise...
How to modify child support and child custody orders
Modifying child support and child custody may be possible in some circumstances. It is helpful for divorced parents to be familiar with when these circumstances may apply and how they can seek a post-divorce modification if needed. How to modify child support or child...
Experts believe bankruptcy filings will increase in 2021
Financial challenges can happen to anyone in Florida. There are many reasons that this may be the case. It could be due to personal missteps, job loss, medical expenses or a combination. The current national health situation has placed many people in precarious...
What is child custody based on in Florida?
Child custody can be overwhelming for parents who need to develop a child custody arrangement. For that reason, divorcing parents should focus on a child custody arrangement that is best for their child which is what the family law court will focus on. How child...
How will your divorce case proceed in the legal system?
The prospect of a divorce can be intimidating for Florida residents. After all, no one gets married expecting their relationship to end in a divorce. But, the reality is that each year in Florida thousands of divorce cases wind their way through the legal system. So,...
Diagnosing medical debt
Almost 25 percent of adults in this country said that they or a household member had problems paying medical bills in the past year, according to a 2019 Kaiser Family Foundation poll. This may be even higher this year with the pandemic’s economic and health...
What is spousal support based on in Florida?
Spousal support, or alimony, is designed to help equalize what may be unequal financial impacts of divorce. In Florida, different types of alimony may be awarded for different durations based on an evaluation of those factors. Because alimony can be a contentious...