Year: 2017

Filing for taxes after a divorce in Florida

Divorce changes so many aspects of your life, it can be hard to keep up with them. One area that you need to be aware of this time of year is taxes. Getting a divorce has multiple effects on taxes, especially when it lasts through two calendar years. You need to know...

Res ipsa loquitur in medical injury cases

In Florida, when one person causes injury to another, a personal injury lawsuit may arise. The burden is typically on is on the plaintiff to prove the elements of a cause of action, including the defendant’s negligence. However, less commonly, sometimes the plaintiff...

Possible indications of nursing home abuse

When you place your loved one in a nursing home or continuing care facility, you want to feel confident that he or she is going to receive the best possible care. Regrettably, however, this is not always the case at American nursing homes, with nursing home abuse and...

5 ways your husband could hide assets

Once divorce begins, some people try as hard as they can to hold onto wealth and assets. Secret accounts and shady financial activities are common in divorce, especially if there are significant assets. If your husband hides assets, you will not get a fair settlement....

How to split custody of a pet in a divorce

Florida has one of the highest rates of divorce in the country. While the state peaked in divorces and annulments in 2006 with over 85,000 separations taking place, things have steadily declined. In 2015, the state reported that around 80,000 divorces took place. The...

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