In today's world, traveling during the holidays is challenging for everyone. But emotions tend to run higher when both parents and their families want to spend as much quality time as possible with their child. The best way to minimize this stress is to create a parenting time-sharing plan...
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CLAIMS: THE 5 INITIAL STEPS
You or a family member has contacted our office to explore the possibility of bringing a malpractice case. You are calling because you or a family member has experienced a catastrophic result or death that you believe was the doctor or hospital’s fault. What happens next? WHAT DOES IT MEAN...
CAN YOU SUE FOR COVID -19 RELATED NEGLIGENCE CLAIMS?
As HLA is known as a premier litigation firm, we have been receiving multiple inquiries from potential clients regarding the possibility of suing hospitals, nursing homes, and employers for failure to implement adequate safety measures to...
FORECLOSURE BEING THREATENED? HOW TO SAVE YOUR HOME THROUGH CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY
A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy may be a solution for homeowners who have fallen behind on their mortgage payments, even after a foreclosure complaint has been served or a judgment of foreclosure has been entered. The warning bells are being sounded: Sun-Sentinel "Thousands in South Florida Could Face Foreclosure With Federal...
“ALIMONY” – DOES IT REALLY MEAN “ALL THE MONEY?”
Alimony isn't automatic and it isn't ordered in every divorce. Florida law provides that in order to award alimony, there must be a determination that one spouse/partner has a need for maintenance and the other has the ability to pay. The...
CHILD SUPPORT IN FLORIDA – WHAT, WHEN AND HOW MUCH
Every parent has a fundamental obligation to support his or her minor or legally dependent child. BUT WHO GETS TO DECIDE WHAT, WHEN AND HOW MUCH? Florida has created a process that simplifies the process of determining child support so that parents can avoid the need for litigation. This system...
HOW MUCH TIME WILL I GET WITH MY CHILDREN AFTER DIVORCE OR SEPARATION*
(*IT IS NO LONGER CALLED “CUSTODY” IN FLORIDA) When minor children are involved, whether in a dissolution of marriage (divorce) case or in a paternity case, decisions must be made for how the parents will share time with them. The term “custody” is no longer used in Florida law; the...
PATERNITY IN A NUTSHELL
Paternity laws vary from state to state making it difficult for parents to know what to expect. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions regarding Florida paternity laws. I CHILDREN BORN OUTSIDE MARRIAGE The Mother is the natural guardian of a child born out of wedlock and is...
DO YOU NEED A DIVORCE ATTORNEY OR CAN YOU GO IT ALONE?
If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, one of the first questions you'll have is whether you need a divorce lawyer. It's not a simple question and the answer will depend on your particular situation. As a general rule, the less that you have...
SOCIAL SECURITY VS MEDICARE: WHO DO I CALL?
Social Security offers retirement, disability, and survivors’ benefits. Medicare provides health insurance. Because these services are often related, you may not know which agency to contact for help. The list below can help you quickly figure out where to go. Please share this list with family and friends; it...