December 2021 - Pensacola Family Law Attorney

Situations that bode well for a stepchild adoption

Christine Sue Cook December 31, 2021

Becoming a stepparent through adoption involves many factors—personal, legal, financial—and includes unique circumstances in every situation. Sometimes, though, your circumstances make it clear that becoming a stepparent improves many aspects [...]

Two power of attorney documents handle two vital issues

Christine Sue Cook December 30, 2021

A power of attorney authorizes a trusted agent to communicate on behalf of an ill or otherwise vulnerable individual. Two distinct types of legal documents offer protection. One may prevent [...]

How do you tell your spouse you want a divorce?

Christine Sue Cook December 29, 2021

You and your spouse tried counseling, taking time for yourselves and talking with loved ones. Still, your marriage feels empty. Divorce seems like the only sensible response to the matter, [...]

What is a health care proxy?

Christine Sue Cook December 28, 2021

While planning your estate, you learn about health directives and health care proxies. How do these terms fit into your plan and affect your end-of-life desires? The American Bar Association [...]

What moves should you avoid when co-parenting?

Christine Sue Cook December 27, 2021

Sharing parenting responsibilities with your ex may feel complicated at first. While working together for your children may be in the best interests of your little ones, you may still [...]

How can you pick the right executor for your will?

Christine Sue Cook December 26, 2021

One of the most essential roles to fill is the executor when it comes to your will. According to CNBC, the executor files the will, pays off debts, closes accounts [...]

What is the putative father registry?

Christine Sue Cook December 25, 2021

Though there is no uniform definition of “father” in state statutes across the country, many states, including Florida, have different categories of fathers. Two common categories include “putative fathers” and [...]

How can you include charitable giving in your estate plan?

Christine Sue Cook December 24, 2021

There are several reasons to give to charitable organizations throughout your life, including to contribute to a cause about which you feel passionate, to honor a loved one or to [...]

How a divorce could affect an older couple’s finances

Christine Sue Cook December 2, 2021

According to a survey by the AARP, a divorce between couples over age 50 offered 76% of the respondents a fresh start. As noted by Kiplinger's Personal Finance, individuals 65 [...]

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Month: December 2021

Situations that bode well for a stepchild adoption

Two power of attorney documents handle two vital issues

How do you tell your spouse you want a divorce?

What is a health care proxy?

What moves should you avoid when co-parenting?

How can you pick the right executor for your will?

What is the putative father registry?

How can you include charitable giving in your estate plan?

How a divorce could affect an older couple’s finances

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