St. Patrick’s Day is the one day of the year where “everybody’s Irish.” Americans of all heritages love to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with parades, parties and -- of course -- green beer. In anticipation of the annual revelry, you can generally expect patrol cars to...
Citrus County Law Blog
A bankruptcy can help you get your finances back on track
Living in difficult financial circumstances is mentally draining. It is frustrating to have to try to maneuver your finances in a way that allows you to pay your bills without getting late charges or fees when there isn’t enough money to go around. The truth is that...
Are you too old for bankruptcy?
You’ve had some financial ups and downs in your life, but you never dreamed that you’d be sitting on a mountain of debt and hounded by debt collectors in your golden years. Can you even file for bankruptcy after you hit retirement age? Absolutely. Here’s what to...
How do you define a child’s best interests?
You’ve likely heard that the court focuses on the child’s best interests in a divorce case, as they decide how custody should be arranged. They do this in cases where the parents cannot agree to custody on their own, but the court simply wants to do what is best for...
What constitutes exempt versus nonexempt property in a bankruptcy?
When debts become overwhelming, most people know that bankruptcy is an option. Yet, many filers worry about having to sell off their assets as part of the Chapter 7 bankruptcy process. You should know that the court deems some property as either exempt and nonexempt....
Why do people get divorced?
Divorce was the furthest thing from your mind when you got married, but now you’re not so sure. You’ve seen the statistics. Clearly, people don’t get married already planning to get divorced, so what changes? What pushes them toward ending the relationship? What's...
Should you consider a plea deal?
You've been charged with a serious offense, but the prosecutor is offering a plea deal. Should you take it? Maybe. What's the value of a plea deal? Essentially, the main benefits of a plea deal include the fact that they eliminate uncertainty and can result in a lower...
How much should you tell your children about your estate plan?
One of the reasons you’ve put off having an estate plan is that you don’t want to have difficult discussions with your adult children. You’re nervous about telling them how much money you’re leaving to each of them and whom you want to be in charge of administering...
Planning to file for divorce in January? Do these things now
Are you contemplating a divorce in January? If so, you’re not alone. Every January, there’s a steady stream of couples making their way to attorneys. So much so, the first Monday every new year is commonly called “Divorce Day” in legal circles. When Jan. 4, 2021 rolls...
Have you created a living will in case you get sick or hurt?
Estate planning is something that too many people procrastinate about. Even those who may have taken the usual step of creating a last will may not have more comprehensive plans in place yet. They may hold off on making decisions beyond how to allocate certain...