Tag: Legal Lotus Miami
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What is equitable distribution?
Equitable distribution is the process in which the Court divides marital assets and liabilities during divorce proceedings. Florida Statute §61.075 defines this process and includes factors that the Court considers when determining whether property acquired during the marriage is martial or nonmarital.
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Can attorneys solicit clients by text?
Have you ever heard of the term ambulance chasers? If you haven’t, it’s a phrase commonly referred to an attorney who solicits clients just after an accident. This practice of directly soliciting potential clients is prohibited by the Florida Bar and a violation of the Florida Rule of Ethics 4-7.4. It is a violation to…
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Do grandparents have rights to visitation of their grandkids?
In Florida, grandparents have little to no say when it comes to having visitation rights to their grandchildren. However, Florida Statute § 752.011 provides the legal basis in which a grandparent may petition the court for court-ordered visitation with or custody of their grandchild.
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Miami-Dade’s Family Court Services
The Family Court Services Unit has been reducing the level of conflict and providing supportive services to families for over 20 years! This is a free service that is helping our community.
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Adopting in Florida
The adoption process in Florida consists of two steps: 1. The termination of a parent’s rights; and 2. adoption of the Child. Learn more:
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What are Postnuptial Agreements?
Some people believe that if you marry your spouse without a prenuptial agreement, the income and assets acquired during the marriage will always be marital property. That is a misconception. You can designated you and your spouses rights to property, among other things, through a postnuptial agreement.
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Understanding Prenups and Alimony in Florida
Prenups are used to designate rights of couples in case they divorce. Can prenups protect you from having to pay alimony if you divorce? Yes; find out how:
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Child Support in Florida:
Florida requires parents to support their minor child. This blog defines child support & the factors considered when determining the child support amount.
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What are the different types of alimony awards in Florida?
There are several different types of alimony in Florida. This blog post explores each type and the criteria to be entitled to each one.
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Q&A on Marital Home and Divorce
Broker Marilyn Escobar and attorney Anna Fernandez give us the top Q&As we’ve received regarding divorce and real estate.