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What happens to marital assets in the event of remarriage?
The property could become marital property in a subsequent divorce and as a result could be subject to splitting up by the court. They just might take how long the couple was married along with other factors. The longer the marriage, the court will usually deem the property to be marital instead of separate. To […]
Legal Scholarship Honorable Mention, Why Is Marriage Important?
The single most popular topic written about in our Legal Scholarship has been “Why is Marriage Important to our Society? What are the Benefits?” This honorable mention, written by Tiffany Batten, UF Levin College of Law, is no exception. We present you with TIffany’s essay. Thank you Tiffany. For information on participating in Brandon Legal […]
Can I get rid of my financial obligations from my divorce in bankruptcy?
There are numerous potential hazards when family law and bankruptcy law collide. Now is the moment to collaborate with family law professionals who are cross-functionally qualified. Give us a call and let us assist you in protecting yourself during the divorce process.
Divorce Questions – Who gets the accident settlement?
Payments for pain and suffering resulting from a personal injury usually count as a separate asset to the injured spouse. But, settlement money for expenses and lost earnings could be considered as a marital asset in the eyes of the court. Clearly, this is not a simple yes or no answer. If you are in […]
Legal Scholarship Honorable Mention, Marriage & Society
Isabel Gonzalez, Juris Doctor Candidate, St. Thomas University, submitted her essay for the Brandon Legal Group Legal Scholarship, choosing to write on the topic of “Why is marriage important to our society? What are the benefits?” The essay is presented here as an Honorable Mention. Isabel, you are welcome to submit a new essay in […]
How do I handle an IRS inquiry about tax returns filed by my ex-spouse during our marriage?
We would never want to give what may appear to be flippant advise when it comes to the tax man. If you have any IRS questions within the construct of your divorce, protect yourself. Contact the divorce attorneys at Brandon Legal Group.
Are there Advantages to a Collaborative Divorce?
A collaborative divorce will help couples with children co-parent more effectively. Co-parenting is not effective if either party still harbors anger, which is a mindset prevalent in traditional divorce that focuses on an adversarial process. With a collaborative divorce, the spouses can identify needs and goals that are important to them. The spouses and attorneys […]
Legal Scholarship Honorable Mention – Social Media & Family Law
Alexis Deveaux chose a topic that few others chose to tackle on their submissions to the Brandon Legal Group Legal Scholarship. Thank you for your efforts, and best of luck in your future endeavors. Alexis attends Stetson University College of Law. For information on participating in Brandon Legal Group’s $1,000 Scholarship, click here.
As the custodial parent, may I deny visitation?
Visitation is for the well-being of your children who have a right to be loved by and spend time with both parents. Even if your children say they do not want to visit their noncustodial parent anymore, this is not a valid reason to deny visitation. Nor may you deny...
What are the Special Requirements for a Collaborative Divorce?
Both parties agree that they will refrain from traditional adversarial techniques and strategies. In the event that they change their minds at a later date, their collaborative divorce attorneys have to resign, and new attorneys are retained. This ensures the integrity of the collaborative divorce process and that the parties won’t use what was said […]