The best real estate attorney in Coral Springs is not necessarily the lawyer with the most reviews, the longest list of services, or the strongest advertising. The right attorney depends on the type of property matter you need to resolve, the attorney’s experience with that type of matter, and whether you need transactional advice, dispute […]
Month: May 2014
How to Remove a Family Member Who Refuses to Leave Your Home in Florida
Quick Answer: Under Florida law, you generally cannot use a standard landlord-tenant eviction to remove a family member who does not pay rent and has no lease. Instead, homeowners must file an Unlawful Detainer action under Florida Statutes Chapter 82. This has to be done in county court to legally regain possession of the property. […]
What Happens When a Parent Violates a Parenting Plan in Florida?
A Florida parenting plan is a court ordered set of rules governing how separated or divorced parents share responsibility for their children. It can address where a child stays, when each parent has time sharing, how exchanges take place, how parents communicate, school related decisions, holidays, travel, and other matters affecting the child. Problems arise […]
Should I Get a Divorce? Questions to Consider Before Filing in Florida
Deciding whether to get a divorce is rarely a simple decision. There may be children involved. Maybe a house, retirement accounts, debt, or a business. There may also be years of shared finances and family decisions that cannot be untangled overnight. The legal question is somewhat simpler. If you decide to end your marriage, what […]
Do I Hire a Paralegal or An Attorney for My Divorce?
Divorce can involve major decisions about your property, finances, children, and future. One of the first questions many people ask is whether they should hire a paralegal or a divorce attorney. The answer depends largely on how complicated your divorce is and whether you and your spouse agree on the major issues. A paralegal may […]
Preplanning Funeral Arrangements in Florida: Trust Accounts, Preneed Laws, and Legal Traps
Preplanning your final arrangements is one of the most effective ways to lift an emotional and financial burden from your family. Documenting your wishes ensures that your funeral or cremation is handled according to your exact preferences. And without forcing grieving relatives to guess or overspend. However, moving from preplanning (recording your wishes) to prepaying […]
When Florida Courts Reject Guardianship: The “Least Restrictive Alternative” Rule
When an aging parent, spouse, or adult relative begins showing signs of cognitive decline, severe memory loss, or an inability to manage daily affairs, families frequently experience an immediate sense of panic. In Broward County, people often rush to court looking to file an emergency petition for guardianship to secure total legal control. However, Florida […]
What Happens When a Loved One Dies in Florida?
One of the first things families often discover after a death is that the law does not treat everything a person owned in the same way. A house may be treated differently from a bank account. A retirement account may pass directly to a beneficiary. A jointly owned property may never become part of the […]
Do I Need a Real Estate Attorney at Closing in Florida?
Florida law does not require an attorney at every real estate closing. But knowing what the law permits is different from understanding what you are signing, who is protecting your interests, and what can happen when a title or contract problem surfaces.