Year: 2017

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...

Due to the state's immense population, thousands of car accidents occur every month. In 2016, a total of 395,834 car crashes occurred in Florida, according to the state's Integrated Report Exchange System. Many of these  crashes end up being relatively minor fender...

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...

Usually, when people slip and fall, the first thing they may wonder is if someone saw them. They may even feel more concerned about their embarrassment than they are about their injuries, especially if these seem minor. But not all slip-and-fall accidents end with...

Suffering a personal injury can be a devastating event to endure. No matter how it happened, you are likely wondering how to recover and return to normalcy. You can also expect friends and family to chime in, along with plenty of professionals, inundating you with...

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...

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....

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...

Florida is a hot spot for tourists. In an article published by the Orlando Sentinel, it was found that nearly 113 million people vacationed in Florida in 2016. That is a sharp increase from the previous year. Many people who come to enjoy the lovely Florida weather...

Your divorce is over and the child custody order has been in place for some time now. While you are trying to make it work, you are wondering if there is a possibility for change. Under Florida family law, there are certain instances where a custody decision can be...