Year: 2024
One of the most difficult aspects of divorce is the equitable division of marital assets as required by Florida law. Asset division becomes more complex and emotionally charged when the divorcing parties’ assets have high monetary and sentimental value, which is often the case with art, antiques, and other collectibles. The Tampa high-net-worth divorce lawyers…
Federal bankruptcy law gives people the right to declare personal bankruptcy and have certain debts eliminated or reduced. There is no legitimate reason for an employer or a potential employer to hold a current or previous bankruptcy against you. In fact, filing for bankruptcy should be seen as taking a responsible step toward resolving insurmountable…
Establishing a prenuptial agreement before marriage is a prudent measure that can save couples significant time, money, and energy in the event of a divorce. For high-income couples, a pre-marital agreement can provide safeguards to keep family assets or other wealth intact and ensure that each spouse remains financially secure if the marriage ends. Working…
Under certain circumstances, Florida wage garnishment laws allow creditors to seize a portion of a delinquent debtor’s wages to satisfy unpaid debts. A creditor may obtain a wage garnishment court order that directs a debtor’s employer to deduct a specified amount of money from their employee’s paycheck each week and forward it to them. Private…
If you are behind on payments of child support, alimony payments, student loans, back taxes, court-ordered fines, and fees, or credit card debt, your wages may be garnished to pay a court judgment against you. Florida law says that, when a creditor files for a writ of garnishment against an individual, they must attach a…