Social Security And Bankruptcy In Florida
“My parents didn’t want to move to Florida, but they turned sixty, and that’s the law” – Jerry Seinfeld Florida is well known for its warm weather, white sandy beaches, and, of course, retirees. One does not have to venture far to realize that people over the age of...
State asks court if it can change birth certificate of transgender teen
Broward teen received court order to change name and birth certificate Family of teen threatened to sue the Department of Health if it didn’t make change Agency instead took the matter to court, asking for a judge to intervene TALLAHASSEE The Florida Department of...
Lucky or Unlucky? Chapter 13 Filing
We all know there is a lot of superstition around the number 13. I was thinking about this number last month, on Friday the 13th, when I heard numerous references to this unlucky (or to some, the opposite, and very lucky) day within our calendar. The number 13 is a...
Common Divorce Myths Exposed
How many times have you heard that 50% of marriages end in divorce? I bet you’ve also heard that the divorce rate is on the rise. Both of these statements are actually false. There are so many myths surrounding divorce. Here are some of the most common I come across...
Divorce: The End? Or Just the Beginning?
While divorce is indeed, by definition, the dissolution of a marriage, we know that divorce is most often associated with negative matters such as fighting, division of assets, alimony, and – if there are children involved – custody issues. However, there is a silver...
Adding Fuel to the Alimony and Custody Reform Fire
On April 15, 2016, Governor Rick Scott vetoed a controversial bill that would have overhauled the state’s laws related to alimony – essentially ending permanent alimony and instead basing alimony decisions on formulas relating to the length of the marriage and...
Leveling The Custody Playing Field
These days, there is much more talk about “leveling the custody playing field” than ever before. There is an obvious shift in how we think about traditional gender roles in parenting, and there are several reasons why. Today there is more gender equality in the...
Florida Governor Scott Signs Bill That Makes Cohabitation Legal
Last week, Governor Rick Scott signed a bill that repeals Florida’s cohabitation law. Now, unmarried couples can legally live together in the Sunshine State. Most people are not aware that it has been a crime since 1868 for unwed couples to shack up in Florida. Even...
Clients Keep Home After Fierce Argument Over Florida’s Homestead Protection Law
A husband and wife (which we refer to as “Ron” and “Julie” - but these are not their real names) recently came to our office with little hope that their home could be saved. Their difficult situation started years ago in Virginia after Julie sold her business. The...
Klein Law Group Wins Bankruptcy Case For Client Challenged By Trustee
Like several of our clients, “Joe,” a senior living alone in our area, fell on hard times and needed to file bankruptcy. In addition to having financial challenges, he was afflicted with serious medical issues. Over the years, Joe’s brother had been lending him money...
