Jacksonville, FL Family Law Blog

7 Jun, 2023

What Is the Role of Pre and Postnuptial Agreements in Fair and Secure Marriages

Juris Digital2023-09-27T09:00:52-04:00June 7th, 2023|Prenuptial Agreement|

What Is the Role of Pre and Postnuptial Agreements in Fair and Secure Marriages Marriage is a wonderful union that brings together two lives. When a couple marries, they combine their dreams, responsibilities, and assets to build a better future together. Many couples consider signing a prenuptial agreement before the wedding to ensure this union remains as fair and secure as possible. Others rely on a postnuptial […]

13 May, 2023

Filing for No-Fault Divorce in Florida

Rebeccah2023-11-07T13:04:01-05:00May 13th, 2023|Divorce|

Florida is among the growing number of states that now provide exclusively for “no-fault” divorce. This means that asserting that your marriage is “irretrievably broken” (or that you and your spouse have reached irreconcilable differences) is the sole ground for seeking to end your marriage through divorce.

The idea behind this shift is that it makes it easier to file for a marriage dissolution, and also […]

5 May, 2023

Empowering Autonomy While Ensuring Safety: The Delicate Balance of Guardianship for Individuals with Mental Illness

Juris Digital2024-01-11T21:55:09-05:00May 5th, 2023|Guardianship|

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that mental illness is one of the most common health conditions in the country. Mental health can impact one’s emotional, psychological, and social well-being and affects how one thinks, feels, and acts. Individuals with mental […]

29 Apr, 2023

How Guardianship Can Help Shield the Vulnerable and Prevent Elder Abuse

Juris Digital2024-01-11T21:58:34-05:00April 29th, 2023|Guardianship|

The golden years should be a time of peace and dignity. And yet, elder abuse remains a disheartening reality. According to the Department of Justice, over 10% of elderly individuals will experience some kind of abuse.

However, the good news is that you can take steps to […]

23 Apr, 2023

Unlocking the Flexibility of Trusts: Understanding the Options for Modifying Trusts

Juris Digital2023-05-29T20:37:57-04:00April 23rd, 2023|Trust and Estate|

An effective estate plan is essential to caring for our loved ones once we pass. Estate plans let us control how we wish to distribute our assets and property. They can also maximize the benefit provided to beneficiaries.

Trusts are often an integral aspect of a well-informed estate plan. They offer increased flexibility and […]