While not legally necessary to have in place before marriage, once in place it is legally binding. Also known as a prenup, this legal document is a safeguard in the event your marriage falls into the half of all marriages that end in divorce. Compared to what you would spend on your marriage, prenups are […]
Not all 50 states acknowledge what is known as a common law marriage. This is the term given when individuals have lived together for so long the state acknowledges them as a married couple. The rights may be similar or even the same as a legal marriage in states that recognize common law marriage; however, […]
Marriage is one of the biggest events you will have in your entire life. It is probably in the top three moments along with having a child and buying your first home. There is a lot of planning involved in what to wear and who to invite, but there is also the legal side of […]
By the time you have decided to submit a claim to the Florida Court system, you will have been paying out pocket. Throughout the process, there are attorney’s fees, document submission fees and more. You have to ask yourself if the claim is worth pursuing. Once you get through the four basic stages of litigation: […]
There is often a joke among lawyers that there are plenty of down on their luck lawyers who hang around churches in order to hand out their business cards to couples who are getting married. Although the joke is a bit over the top, it is indeed true that there are plenty of divorce lawyers […]
Through the years, many people have claimed they had been in a “common law” marriage. This claim normally occurs during a break-up or a death of the other partner. The person claiming this “common law” marriage status is usually looking for compensation or an equitable division of property. Just what is a “common law” marriage […]
It is not uncommon for states to change laws as circumstances merit. As society sees a need for change, it’s up to each state to determine its stance on the law that governs that area. Marital law is no different. Over the years Florida has changed its legal view on several laws. Here is a […]
Relationships are confusing. It’s difficult enough to keep on going these days without worrying about any legal situations in a relationship. Before the 1960’s it seemed the “normal” relationship for males and females was marriage. Living together was not considered legal. As laws relaxed regarding cohabitation, many couples opted to live together prior to making […]
