- Can My Spouse Take My Inheritance if We Divorce?If your marriage is headed toward divorce and you inherited assets from a deceased loved one, you may be worried that you spouse will be able to take your inheritance. While it is highly unlikely that they would receive your whole inheritance, whether or not they can take a portion of it will depend on… Read more: Can My Spouse Take My Inheritance if We Divorce?
- I Filed for Divorce but Now I Want to Reconcile. Can I Change My Mind?After sharing your life with someone, it’s common to feel twinges of regret after filing for divorce. You may feel nostalgic for the good times you experienced or sad because you didn’t envision raising your children as a single parent. If you feel strongly that filing for divorce was a mistake, you may be wondering… Read more: I Filed for Divorce but Now I Want to Reconcile. Can I Change My Mind?
- Protecting Family Heirlooms During a DivorceMany people fear losing their treasured family heirlooms if they seek a divorce. Even if your partner lacks an emotional attachment to the item, you may be concerned that they will try to keep it. How likely is it that you would lose your family heirlooms to your spouse if you divorced them? The answer… Read more: Protecting Family Heirlooms During a Divorce
- My Ex Won’t Abide by the Terms of Our Divorce Decree. Now What?When your divorce is finalized, the court requires that each of you take certain steps to financially dissolve your marriage and implement your parenting plan. Both you and your ex are legally required to uphold your respective sides of the agreement. In some cases, though, an ex-spouse violates the terms of the agreement. If this… Read more: My Ex Won’t Abide by the Terms of Our Divorce Decree. Now What?
- Timesharing for Children with Special NeedsCreating a timesharing plan is difficult even in the most amicable of divorces; the complexity increases multifold when the child or children have special needs. Special needs can refer to either physical or mental health issues that the child experiences and cause them to require a higher level of care and expertise than a typical… Read more: Timesharing for Children with Special Needs
- Adopting a StepchildMany stepparents provide for their stepchildren as if they were their own; they love them unconditionally, cover their financial needs, attend their sports games, and are a major influence in their lives. The bond may be so close that the stepparent and stepchild wish to formalize it through a stepchild adoption. The benefits of stepchild… Read more: Adopting a Stepchild
- Florida’s New Permanent Alimony LawThis past summer, Governor DeSantis signed a new bill into law that overhauled Florida’s alimony laws and impacts every divorcing couple. Following are the highlights of SB 1416 (2003): The new law went into effect in on July 1, 2023. It does not retroactively impact couples whose divorces were final prior to this date. It… Read more: Florida’s New Permanent Alimony Law
- I Think My Spouse is Hiding Assets. What Should I Do?One of the first steps in the divorce process is for each spouse to provide a financial disclosure which lists their income, assets, and debts. Each spouse and their respective attorneys classify each item as individual or marital property. This allows for the fair distribution of property, which is one of the largest sources of… Read more: I Think My Spouse is Hiding Assets. What Should I Do?
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- Adultery and Alimony in FloridaAlimony is payments from one ex-spouse to another to help them maintain their standard of living after a divorce. Some, but not all, divorces include alimony. If both spouses worked and earned approximately the same income, alimony is less of an issue. In contrast, if the couple consisted of one high earning spouse and another… Read more: Adultery and Alimony in Florida
- Is My Out-of-State Prenup Valid in Florida?Florida is a popular destination for couples seeking low taxes, year-round warm weather, plentiful job opportunities, and a high standard of living. For these reasons, couples from other states continue to relocate to Florida. A common question we are asked is if a couple married in another state and has a prenuptial agreement from another… Read more: Is My Out-of-State Prenup Valid in Florida?
- 2023 Super LawyersWe are proud to announce that Samuel R. Troy has been rated in 2023 by Super Lawyers as a Top Lawyer. In addition to this recognition, Sam is also AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer recognition for professional experience in the industry as well as as a Top Attorney with an Avvo. Troy Legal P.A.… Read more: 2023 Super Lawyers
- I Need to Relocate. What Happens to My Timesharing Rights?You just received an offer for your dream job, complete with a promotion, significant raise, window office, and incredible 401K matching plan. You’ve spent your entire adult life working for this. The catch: you need to work five days a week in the office, which is located in Tallahassee, and you currently live in Boca… Read more: <strong>I Need to Relocate. What Happens to My Timesharing Rights?</strong>
- Timesharing Myths DebunkedOne of the biggest fears of divorcing couples is losing access to their children. Parents worry that they will lose the ability to see their children regularly or make important life decisions for them. Many of the myths surrounding children and divorce are out-of-date notions that may have been true in past generations, but no… Read more: <strong>Timesharing Myths Debunked</strong>
- Firm NewsWe are thrilled to share the news of a successful stepparent adoption case! Congratulations to this beautiful family, and a huge thank you to our wonderful attorney Yesenia Calderon for her dedication and hard work. As Mrs. Fields shared, “Yesenia poured her heart and soul into making our adoption case possible and finalized.” It brings… Read more: Firm News
- Who Keeps Fluffy? Pets and DivorceMany couples love their pets so much they refer to them as “fur babies.” These fur babies wear designer doggie clothes, regularly visit the salon and even attend family get-togethers and vacations. They are truly treated as full-fledged members of the family. If you are going through a divorce and feel this way about your… Read more: <strong>Who Keeps Fluffy? Pets and Divorce</strong>
- The Financial Consequences of DivorceNobody expects their marriage to fail, but it happens all too frequently; in 2021, there were 689,308 divorces and annulments in the US[1]. Divorce impacts every part of your life, and can have an especially acute effect on your finances. Before you file for divorce or, if your divorce is already in process, make sure… Read more: <strong>The Financial Consequences of Divorce</strong>
- Attorney Yesenia Calderon Featured in Latina Leadership LessonsTroy Legal P.A. is thrilled to announce that our very own Attorney Yesenia Calderon has been featured in the newly released book, Latina Leadership Lessons. This remarkable book features 50 exceptional Latina leaders from across the United States, spanning three generations and a variety of industries. Ms. Calderon is honored to be included among this group of… Read more: Attorney Yesenia Calderon Featured in Latina Leadership Lessons
- Dating During a DivorceWhen we work with individuals going through a divorce, they often ask us if they can date before their divorce is finalized. After so many years of unhappiness, they are ready to jump back into the single life and start the search for a new soulmate. Florida is a no-fault divorce state, which means that… Read more: <strong>Dating During a Divorce</strong>
- Ending a Long-Term MarriageAfter spending decades building a life and raising a family together, some couples realize that they are no longer compatible. In some cases, the couples grew apart, in other cases, there could be infidelity, financial disagreements, or other issues that simmered under the surface for years that have been pushed into the forefront. In older… Read more: <strong>Ending a Long-Term Marriage</strong>
- A House Divided: Politics and MarriageWith each election cycle, Americans become more polarized. The vitriol that many red and blue supporters feel toward one another drives a wedge in American society, tears apart friendships, and tests relationships. Many couples may find themselves on opposite ends of the political spectrum, straining their relationship. In some cases, the couples started out with… Read more: A House Divided: Politics and Marriage