Monthly Archives: September 2024
How Do You Determine the Date of Valuation in a Contested Florida Divorce?
A common issue in Florida contested divorces is how to properly value the couple’s marital assets. Florida is an “equitable division” state. This means that when it is left up to the court to divide a couple’s property, the judge will generally make a 50/50 split unless there are factors that make some other… Read More »
Can You Modify Your Home Mortgage in a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy?
You often see stories about struggling Florida businesses filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. But did you know that individual debtors can also file under Chapter 11? While most individuals file under either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code, there are some cases where it makes more sense to go with Chapter… Read More »
How Long Does an Immigrant to Florida Have to Seek Asylum?
Any immigrant, even if they entered the country unlawfully, has the right to apply for asylum in the United States. Asylum allows an immigrant to remain in the United States legally if they are unable or unwilling to return to their country of origin due to a “well-founded fear of persecution on account of… Read More »