Many stepparents provide for their stepchildren as if they were their own; they love them unconditionally, cover their financial needs, attend their sports games, and are a major influence in their lives. The bond may be so close that the stepparent and stepchild wish to formalize it through a stepchild adoption. The benefits of stepchild […]
This past summer, Governor DeSantis signed a new bill into law that overhauled Florida’s alimony laws and impacts every divorcing couple. Following are the highlights of SB 1416 (2003): The new law went into effect in on July 1, 2023. It does not retroactively impact couples whose divorces were final prior to this date. It […]
One of the first steps in the divorce process is for each spouse to provide a financial disclosure which lists their income, assets, and debts. Each spouse and their respective attorneys classify each item as individual or marital property. This allows for the fair distribution of property, which is one of the largest sources of […]
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Alimony is payments from one ex-spouse to another to help them maintain their standard of living after a divorce. Some, but not all, divorces include alimony. If both spouses worked and earned approximately the same income, alimony is less of an issue. In contrast, if the couple consisted of one high earning spouse and another […]
Florida is a popular destination for couples seeking low taxes, year-round warm weather, plentiful job opportunities, and a high standard of living. For these reasons, couples from other states continue to relocate to Florida. A common question we are asked is if a couple married in another state and has a prenuptial agreement from another […]
We are proud to announce that Samuel R. Troy has been rated in 2023 by Super Lawyers as a Top Lawyer. In addition to this recognition, Sam is also AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer recognition for professional experience in the industry as well as as a Top Attorney with an Avvo. Troy Legal P.A. […]
You just received an offer for your dream job, complete with a promotion, significant raise, window office, and incredible 401K matching plan. You’ve spent your entire adult life working for this. The catch: you need to work five days a week in the office, which is located in Tallahassee, and you currently live in Boca […]
One of the biggest fears of divorcing couples is losing access to their children. Parents worry that they will lose the ability to see their children regularly or make important life decisions for them. Many of the myths surrounding children and divorce are out-of-date notions that may have been true in past generations, but no […]
We are thrilled to share the news of a successful stepparent adoption case! Congratulations to this beautiful family, and a huge thank you to our wonderful attorney Yesenia Calderon for her dedication and hard work. As Mrs. Fields shared, “Yesenia poured her heart and soul into making our adoption case possible and finalized.” It brings […]
Many couples love their pets so much they refer to them as “fur babies.” These fur babies wear designer doggie clothes, regularly visit the salon and even attend family get-togethers and vacations. They are truly treated as full-fledged members of the family. If you are going through a divorce and feel this way about your […]
Nobody expects their marriage to fail, but it happens all too frequently; in 2021, there were 689,308 divorces and annulments in the US[1]. Divorce impacts every part of your life, and can have an especially acute effect on your finances. Before you file for divorce or, if your divorce is already in process, make sure […]
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