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BLG’s Second $1,000 Scholarship Opportunity
$1,000 Scholarship Opportunity Brandon Legal Group is happy to announce that we are now offering our second $1,000 scholarship. Our first scholarship opportunity was only open to students enrolled or attending an ABA accredited Florida law school. This scholarship has been expanded to include students in an ABA approved paralegal studies program in Florida. We […]
Legal Scholarship, Honorable Mention Gracy D. Crumpton
We would like to thank a few of the other applicants for the Brandon Legal Group Scholarship. Selecting the right winner from among the essays submitted was not an easy task. We present the essay here by Gracy D. Crumpton from St. Thomas University School of Law. While Gracy did not win the scholarship, her entry […]
Odd Divorce Facts – American Divorce Rates
In America, the divorce rate for a first marriage is around 41%. The divorce rate for a second marriage is 60%. The divorce rate for a third marriage is 73% One would think that you would get better with practice! The harsh fact is that divorce, as hard and ugly as it can get, is […]
Division Of Assets “The House”
What happens to the house in Divorce? In some cases, the parent who does the majority of the child rearing will get the marital home. If one partner purchased the house alone and there are no kids, that partner may get to stay in the home. If kids are not involved, neither spouse can legally […]
BLG’s FIRST Scholarship Winner!
Brandon Legal Group’s first $1,000 scholarship has been awarded to Stephanie Stein. Stephanie is a law student at Stetson University College of Law. The attorneys at Brandon Legal Group would like to say congratulations to Stephanie! We wish her the best of luck with the rest of her law school career and her future career […]
Odd Divorce Facts – Divorce Across America
Western states typically have the highest marriage and divorce rates, followed by the South. The Northeast has the lowest marriage and divorce rates. Statistics don’t do justice to the reality of divorce proceedings. For a thorough, and personal review of your family law matter, contact Brandon Legal Group. Your initial consultation is always free.
Division Of Assets “Your Business”
What happens if I own my own business? A lot of people create businesses over many years and are not keen to surrender 50% of the earning capability in a divorce. The fate of the corporation will depend on how it was built. Most enterprises started prior to the marriage will go to the partner […]
Division of Assets “Personal Property”
Will I be able to keep my own personal property? Personal property falls into two categories: marital and nonmarital. Marital property is bought or earned throughout the marital relationship by using marital assets. Nonmarital (or separate) property is obtained prior to the marriage or on separate circumstances. Nonmarital property usually remains with the partner who acquired […]
Do I Qualify For Alimony
What are the standards for determining alimony (spousal maintenance or support)? Before we answer that question, remember that every case is different. You should get advice from a lawyer regarding your situation and if it will affect your ability to get alimony. Here are the standards for determining alimony: Need You must show a need […]
Odd Divorce Facts – Cancer and Divorce, Family Law
Women who have been diagnosed with cervical cancer are more likely to divorce, by 40%. If a man is diagnosed with testicular cancer, the marriage is 20% more likely to divorce. On contrast, breast cancer survivors are 8% less likely to divorce than women who have not had breast cancer. “Fair” No “Fair” frequently does […]