A Partner At Mclaughlin & Stern, LLP – Naples, Florida
Attorney & Counselor At Law
Beverly L. Brennan Attorney & Counsellor at Law Naples Florida
Attorney & Counselor At Law
When parents depend on child support to raise their children, they should protect that money with life insurance. If the paying parent dies before the end of their financial obligations, life insurance can supplement that income. Parents have various options for...
After a divorce, many parents rely on regular child support payments from their former spouse to help with childcare expenses. However, parents owe almost 400,000 Florida children almost $7 billion in unpaid child support. Why do such a large amount of court-ordered...
If you are in the process of ending your marriage, you likely realize you must divide all your marital assets. According to Florida law, you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse have an equitable interest in your joint wealth. When splitting your assets, therefore, you and...
As in other states, in Florida, nearly all assets and debts that either spouse acquires during the marriage become shared marital assets. Marital assets may include physical property like real estate, vehicles and personal items as well as financial assets like cash,...
Parental manipulation is a widespread issue after separation and divorce. Can you spot the signs? When one parent wages warfare by turning the kids against the other, it may have a long-lasting impact on the victimized parent and the children. The first step to...
As divorcing parents, you want to provide the most stability for your child during this difficult time. One of the best ways to do that is through nesting. But how does nesting work in general? And how do you know if it will be a good fit for your family? Breaking...
Though a romantic relationship has run its course, a business partnership of spouses may be thriving. PR Newswire reports an estimated 64% of U.S. gross domestic product comes from family-owned businesses, and married couples run about 1.2 million of those businesses....
If officials suspect that your children are experiencing neglect, they may remove them from your home. A court hearing is sometimes necessary to evaluate the situation. According to the Children's Bureau of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, hearings...
Since people value sound advice in stressful times, divorce mediation can be helpful. Couples need to discuss the division of assets, living arrangements, child custody and their other unique circumstances. For good reason, separating spouses may consider the services...
Even when divorce is in the best interest of you and your family, the situation is still challenging. You are bound to experience a wide range of emotions, including sadness, anger, confusion, anxiety, and many others. Properly coping with emotions after divorce is...
