Disability and Divorce: How Benefits and Assets Are Handled in Family Law Cases
- 20 Apr 2026
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
Divorce is challenging for anyone, but when one or both spouses receive disability benefits, the process becomes significantly more complex. Common questions about this topic are how and if disability can be divided, and how do we protect assets while preserving eligibility for needs-based programs This post explains...
Read MoreWhy You Still Need (or Benefit from) an Attorney in an Amicable Divorce
- 25 Feb 2026
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
Divorce doesn’t have to be a battlefield. When couples are on good terms, communicate openly, and agree on major issues like property division, child custody, support, and alimony, an amicable (or uncontested) divorce can feel straightforward. Many wonder: “If we’re both on the same page, why spend money...
Read MoreWhat are the Stages of Mediation?
- 12 Sep 2024
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
Mediation is a legal process by which two disagreeing parties get together and have a meeting to hash out their differences. Legal mediation usually occurs when there is a financial or custody dispute. The benefits of mediation are that it can save everyone involved a great deal of...
Read MoreThe Rapid Growth of the City of Palm Bay Florida
- 29 Aug 2024
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
If you live in Brevard County, there is no doubt you’ve heard of Palm Bay. There is a good chance you’ve been there as well. Palm Bay has been inhabited by humans for many centuries. In its modern form, Palm Bay was incorporated in January of 1960. Overwhelmingly,...
Read MoreHow Mediation Works in a Divorce
- 15 Aug 2024
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
We have all known someone personally who has been through a divorce. Rarely, if ever, do you hear that is was an easy or pleasant experience. There is usually a great deal of friction involved as both parties try to hash out who gets what property and custody...
Read MoreWhat is the Nancy C. Detert Champion for Children Act?
- 03 Jul 2023
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
This law was signed into effect on June 16 by the Governor after it passed unanimously in both houses. After a 5 year effort pushing it though by Florida Youth SHINE (FYS) the bill became a reality. So, what does this law actually do? The law is aimed...
Read MoreWhere to Find a Certified Mediator in Your Area
- 15 Nov 2022
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
The mediation process involves two parties coming together to settle a common issue through a neutral and impartial mediator. The mediator will be able to negotiate so that differences can be settled. The Benefits of a Certified Mediator The job of a mediator is not to be the...
Read MoreWhen Should I Hire a Mediator?
- 23 Oct 2022
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
Mediation is also known as “alternative dispute resolution”. It is an alternative to the classic Court battle that many of us think about when we think about legal conflict resolution. But, did you know that in Florida, mediation is required before you can proceed to Court? The idea...
Read MoreWhat Exactly is a Supreme Court Certified Mediator?
- 30 Sep 2022
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
As the name implies, this is a person who acts in the official capacity as a mediator between two parties. The certification they receive to practice this type of law was set up by the State Supreme Court. There are multiple areas of practice for the state certified...
Read MoreWhat Benefits Are There to Using a Certified Mediator?
- 07 Sep 2022
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
WHAT IS A MEDIATOR? Mediators are negotiation professionals that help facilitate an agreement between two parties. The mediation process is very effective as it can help parties resolve their disputes without a lengthy and costly court battle. We are hired by individuals who who are are going through...
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