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Can you share your vacation home with your ex-spouse?

Christine Sue Cook May 9, 2022

If you are going through a divorce, you likely understand the importance of coming up with a fair settlement. After all, both you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse worked hard to build your marital estate. This is true even if you chose to stay home and raise your kids instead of…

How can you cope with a divorce from a narcissist?

Christine Sue Cook May 3, 2022

Divorce is difficult for all couples, even those who had a good relationship beforehand. Couples who divorce on friendly terms still have trouble acclimating to life after and they may still find themselves amidst disagreements. When divorcing a narcissist, however, the struggle tends to be worse. According to Psychology Today,…

Align your estate plan with your future goals

Christine Sue Cook April 30, 2022

Estate planning is something you might easily overlook, particularly if you feel comfortable and content with your life. However, choosing to plan ahead, long before you need to, can help you protect what matters to you. Creating an estate plan that aligns with your future goals allows you to optimize…

Dignity

Christine Sue Cook April 1, 2022

Where did dignity go? There is no dignity in anything anymore. Whether you think politics have always been sh*t (they have), the absolute lack of dignity is appalling. Regardless of the tribe to which you subscribe. People have no shame. When has it ever been moderately acceptable to bully someone…

Will nesting work for you?

Christine Sue Cook March 27, 2022

When you are deciding what to do about your housing situation after your divorce, consider some alternatives to the traditional methods. Bird nesting is one such option. If you and your co-parent still get along decently, this is a good option to consider. First, make sure you understand how this…

Why you need a will and what it should include

Christine Sue Cook March 18, 2022

Many people do not take the time to create a will, thinking they can put off doing so until they accumulate more assets. However, most adults should consider making a will. This essential document has numerous benefits and should include various provisions. What Are the Requirements for a Valid Will?…

Is a home study necessary before a Florida stepparent adoption?

Christine Sue Cook March 15, 2022

When you have a relationship with a stepchild in Florida, you may decide to try to make your parent-child relationship official through stepparent adoption. However, the process involved in adopting a child in Florida varies quite a bit based on whether you are adopting someone outside of your family or…

What are the types of powers of attorney?

Christine Sue Cook February 25, 2022

A power of attorney gives another person the right to make decisions for you. You can choose from different types of powers of attorney depending on your needs or intentions. The Florida Bar explains the type of power of attorney you choose will impact the permissions you give to the…

Three tips to handle your marital home in divorce

Christine Sue Cook February 14, 2022

You and your spouse have lived together in a single residence for years. Now that you are ending your marriage, the time has come to figure out what to do with your marital home. Whether you want to keep your marital house or not, you should have an idea of…

What is intestate succession?

Christine Sue Cook February 4, 2022

When you make out a will, you describe what you want to happen to your property and assets after you die. Your surviving relatives, your executor and the court all have a responsibility to respect your wishes and fulfill them to the extent possible. If you die without a will,…

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