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What makes a power of attorney valid?

Christine Sue Cook June 22, 2021

A power of attorney provides someone else with a lot of control over your life. While you can create various terms, this document always will give someone else the ability to make decisions on your behalf for whatever specifications you make. People mostly use power of attorneys to give someone…

What are Florida’s divorce requirements?

Christine Sue Cook June 2, 2021

It may seem strange to you, as it does to many other individuals, to think that states have divorce requirements. After all, should not the only requirement be that the parties no longer want to be together? Unfortunately, divorce is not that simple. According to FindLaw, Florida does have divorce…

A few reasons surface when considering changing executors

May 26, 2021

An executor of an estate has numerous responsibilities. Some of them can be overwhelming. That is why you want an ideal and trustworthy person in this role. Sometimes, though, you may have to change your executor. Perhaps cracks exist in your relationship with this person, or the chosen individual has…

When should you litigate or settle your divorce?

May 14, 2021

Every marriage is unique. Likewise, every divorce is different when spouses decide to end their marital relationship. But what type of divorce will bring the best result? There are many things to consider for determining if working together on a peaceful settlement is the right fit, or whether taking your…

What you can and cannot include in your will

April 2, 2021

The will is the most important document in your estate plan. Without a valid will that a probate judge can accept, your final wishes for the distribution of your assets may not be carried out. Instead, Florida's intestacy laws will take over and determine who will inherit your estate. Few…

2 ways social media can impact your divorce

Christine Sue Cook March 1, 2021

Social media makes it easy to share details about your life with others all over the world. If posting on social media is the highlight of your daily life, you may want to watch what you share online during a divorce. Anything you put online may come back and haunt…

How does Florida determine child custody?

Christine Sue Cook February 16, 2021

If you face a divorce in Florida, you and your spouse must arrange to share custody of minor children. You can create a child custody agreement independently, with the help of a mediator or in court. Review the factors that judges use to determine whether a child custody agreement serves…

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February 3, 2021

So… I recently hired a company to write my blogs. Anyone who follows surely can tell that. I don’t know who “you” are… my “audience” but I pride myself in, above all other things, being full of integrity and being authentic. So, I am back… and I am grateful for…

3 common myths about divorce

Christine Sue Cook January 21, 2021

Ending your marriage is difficult, even if you and your spouse both agree to the split. Not only does divorce mark a major change in your life, but you may have to learn how to co-parent, move out of your home and start living as a single person again. You…

Before your divorce

December 1, 2020

Because you enjoy your business and rely on it for income, you want to continue to operate it after your divorce concludes. Still, if your venture is part of the marital estate, your soon-to-be ex-spouse may have a legal claim to some or all of it. You may be able…

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