The steps one takes to prepare a business for the future are similar to the steps one takes to prepare one's family for the future. Leaving these to chance means placing family or business at risk of meeting difficult times and perhaps serious financial struggles. For a business, it may even mean its demise if its owner does not take the time to make an estate plan.
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Service member rights protected by federal law
Those who serve their country in the military often face many harsh conditions in the fight to preserve freedom. Because of this, the federal government has enacted numerous laws to protect service member rights when they may otherwise be violated.
Child custody analysts debate sharing parental responsibility
One of the more positive trends in family law from the past year is the increasing acceptance of shared parenting. While Florida's attempt to pass applicable legislation was not successful, over 20 states are now entertaining bills that could make equal parental responsibility the legal presumption in child custody cases.
Act fast if you are served with divorce papers in Florida
Has your spouse served you with divorce papers in Florida? Now is the time to inform yourself about the necessary next steps. Florida state law has a very specific timeline in which you must respond, and if you do not respect the procedure you could find yourself in difficulty.
High net worth couples: Lauer and Roque heading for divorce?
When couples with ties to show business fail to sign prenuptial agreements, few are surprised if the couples end up facing tumultuous divorces. Pre and postnuptial agreements allow high net worth couples to settle matters more easily because many issues are already covered in the written agreement.
Health care directive saves confusion and painful decision-making
Few people care to dwell on the possibility that they may become seriously ill or incapacitated at some point in their lives. While many would desire that any means be taken to preserve their lives, some have clear convictions about how they want to die and the care they do not desire at that time.
Divorce raises issues concerning military benefits
Florida service members have a lot to think about when they first enlist. In addition to their instructions and physical training, they may hear lectures about the military benefits and obligations that may apply to certain circumstances, such as financial issues or divorce.
Shared parenting fairly divides parental responsibility
Shared parenting is becoming more widely accepted in Florida family courts and across the country. What used to be known as joint custody has been given a more positive name to promote the positive aspects of sharing parental responsibility.
3 steps to take after being served with divorce papers
If you receive divorce papers, you may have trouble thinking clearly for a few hours or even days. While you have 20 days to respond to the divorce filing, you do not want to wait until the last minute to figure everything out. It may just sound too overwhelming to you right now, as the thought of getting a divorce can be extremely disheartening.
Property division includes fair split of home equity
When children are told they have to share the last piece of cake, even at a young age, they understand the importance of getting their fair share. There may be countless times in life when someone watches assets divided in front of them and may have to fight to get what is due.