On behalf of The Murphy Law Group | Dec 31, 2018 | Firm News
Parents typically laud their children’s achievements and developmental milestones. But there is one rite of passage for teens that often gives parents’ pause — their teens passing the driving test and getting a Florida driver’s license. Driving...
On behalf of The Murphy Law Group | Dec 31, 2018 | Family Law, Firm News
People in Florida who are deciding to divorce may be concerned about how their retirement funds will be distributed. In many cases, 401(k)s and similar funds are some of the largest assets held by a couple, so it is important to handle the distribution of these funds...
On behalf of The Murphy Law Group | Dec 28, 2018 | Firm News
Determining custody arrangements in a divorce is typically one of the most contentious issues that couples face. Many discover that thinking outside of the box yields a better solution for them. One non-traditional solution is known as “bird’s nest”...
On behalf of The Murphy Law Group | Dec 26, 2018 | Family Law, Firm News
There are many ways in which divorcing couples in Florida can choose to deal with a marital home. For instance, they could choose to sell it and split the proceeds. It’s also possible to keep the home in an effort to help the children through the initial stages...
On behalf of The Murphy Law Group | Dec 17, 2018 | Child Support And Alimony, Firm News
A DNA test may be able to prove to almost 100 percent accuracy that a Florida resident is the parent of a child. It could also disprove an allegation that an individual is the parent to a particular child. Establishing paternity is important because it is usually the...
On behalf of The Murphy Law Group | Dec 12, 2018 | Firm News
While much of the country is shivering in snowfall, here on South Florida’s west coast it’s all sunshine and warm breezes. The balmy weather in and around Sarasota is like a siren song for winter snowbirds who live in less winter-friendly areas of the...
On behalf of The Murphy Law Group | Dec 11, 2018 | Divorce And Separation, Firm News
Issues related to finances can be some of the main contributors to the failure of a marriage. However, married Florida couples can take certain steps to make sure that the handling of financial issues will not lead to the demise of their marriage. According to one...
On behalf of The Murphy Law Group | Dec 4, 2018 | Child Custody And Parenting Plans, Firm News
In Florida divorces where children are involved, child custody is often among the most contentious issues. Family courts make custody decisions based on the best interests of the child, and sole custody is ordered relatively infrequently as courts generally want to...
On behalf of The Murphy Law Group | Dec 2, 2018 | Child Custody And Parenting Plans, Firm News
Every year, thousands of people file for divorce in Florida. It is common for spouses to wait until the beginning of the new year to file because they want to keep the family together until the holidays are over. In many cases, however, there is no need to wait if...
