In a South Florida divorce, all of your assets will be divided between you and your ex-spouse. One of the stickiest areas to divide can be gifts. In particular, how does Florida law treat high value gifts that you have received both before and during your marriage? Florida law divides all gifts into nonmarital vs […]
Divorce creates upheaval in many facets of your life, especially if you own your own business. Whether you run a successful content creation business, a medical practice, or a multi-national corporation, your business is likely to become a sticking point in your divorce. Nearly all businesses count as marital property. If you founded or purchased […]
Your relationship with your child has been becoming more difficult over the past few months. You pick them up for your parenting time and their disdain for you is palpable. They don’t want to spend an hour, let alone the weekend, with you. You may be the victim of parental alienation. Parental alienation occurs when […]
We are proud to announce that Samuel R. Troy and Yesenia Calderon have both been rated in 2025 by Super Lawyers as Top Lawyers. 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. […]
Divorce mediation offers a calmer, less contentious option to a traditional divorce in South Florida. Mediation is a process in which each spouse mutually agrees to hire a neutral third-party (called a mediator) who meets with the couple to negotiate the details of their divorce. This includes spousal support, division of assets, child support, parenting […]
We are thrilled to welcome Maria to Troy Legal, P.A. as our newest paralegal. Maria brings valuable experience, dedication, and a passion for helping families navigate the legal process. Plus, she is fluent in Spanish, allowing us to better serve our Spanish-speaking clients.
Valentine’s Day is approaching… if you’re planning to pop the question, you may be focused on selecting a ring, ordering flowers, and making dinner reservations at Boca Raton’s most romantic restaurant. Another essential step you should take: meeting with a family law attorney to draft a prenuptial agreement. A common concern about prenuptial agreements is […]
Addiction is a chronic and often deadly disease that occurs when repeated exposure to certain substances (such as alcohol, painkillers, street drugs, etc.) alter the brain’s chemistry[1]. When someone has an addiction, they become obsessed with seeking the substances that reward the pleasure-seeking part of their brain, even if this harms other parts of their […]
If you watch police dramas on television, you’ve probably heard the Miranda warning: “Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law”. This warning also holds true for using social media during a divorce. Social media is often used as evidence in divorce proceedings in South Florida. Let’s take […]
While children bring priceless amounts of joy and pride into our lives, they are expensive. A recent estimate found that raising a child born in 2015 through age 18 with a middle-class lifestyle will cost parents at least $312,202 in addition to the cost of college[1]. One of the biggest sticking points in many South […]
Many parents are frightened if they learn that their ex-spouse is planning to take their child abroad. If you are in this situation, you may be wondering if there is anything you can do to prevent this from happening. Whether an ex-spouse can take your child out of the country will depend on many factors. […]
We are proud to announce that Samuel R. Troy and Yesenia Calderon have both been rated in 2024 by Super Lawyers as Top Lawyers. 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. […]
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