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Wife Files Divorce With Emergency Request to Stop Sale Of Assets
Property acquired while the parties are married and living together is generally classified under Florida law as marital property. Marital property is divided in a divorce proceeding according to a concept known as equitable distribution. This means that the court can divide marital property in any proportion that is fair and equitable, considering the needs and...
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Negotiations In Divorce For The Marital Home May Be Complicated
In divorce negotiations, problems can arise when one spouse takes over the marital residence with outstanding mortgage debt. If he or she is not able to get immediate mortgage financing, it may create a difficult obstacle. The problem is that one spouse is now responsible for the mortgage loan under the settlement, but the other spouse...
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Basic Income Tax Rules Still Apply After A Divorce
There are several important and fairly common tax consequences of a divorce. For one thing, the recent divorcee may want to keep in mind that if the divorce is finalized at any time prior to the end of the year, the IRS views the taxpayer’s status as a single for the whole year. This means that...
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Healing Process After Divorce Invokes Grieving And Rebuilding
Whether you live in Florida or another state, one thing that most people agree on is that divorce presents one of the greatest and most difficult challenges in life. As a general rule, there are two major stages that one may often experience: the first is the grieving process and the second is the rebuilding process....
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What Requirements Must Be Met To Get A Divorce In Florida?
Each state has different requirements when it comes to annulling or dissolving a marriage. Florida is no different. For couples and individuals who are contemplating a divorce, it is important to be familiar with the requirements. Ultimately, you will need to have been a resident of the state for at least six months. If you...
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Brevard County Teenager Alleges Sexual Assault By School Vendor
In May of this year, a 14-year-old Florida girl reported an incident to her school and later told police she was struck by a car that was driven by an unknown man. She claimed the man forced her into the vehicle and sexually assaulted her after driving to a remote location. In August, police were...
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March Fatal Crash Leads To Arrest And DUI Manslaughter Charge
Drinking and driving is never a good idea, and it can lead to a drunk driver being held responsible for injuries or even the deaths of others. One night’s fun may turn out to be nothing compared to the lifelong consequences of a DUI allegation turns into a conviction. When a person is convicted on...
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Felony Charge: Attempted Gold Bar Sale Leads To 3 Years In Jail
On March 1, a Florida metals company shipped gold bars weighing 275 pounds and valued at $4.8 million from Miami via Interstate 95 to another state. The shipment was cut off by three men claiming to be police officers, and after tying up the occupants, they drove off with the transit truck. Reportedly, the hijackers...
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Florida Doctor Faces Misdemeanor Charges After Bar Altercation
A 45-year-old Florida doctor was arrested in the early morning hours of a recent Sunday after allegedly causing an altercation in a Waffle House in Santa Rosa County. He apparently insisted on his right to have a legal representative present and refused to speak with deputies. He was then arrested on misdemeanor charges. Deputies received an...
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Tv Star Michael Kennedy Facing Misdemeanor Charge In Florida
Discovery Channel star, Michael Kennedy, was involved in a recent incident in Florida that resulted in a criminal charge. The television personality now faces a misdemeanor charge and a fine of more than $300. Those in the area remain on alert given the fact that his case involves an escaped and deadly Cobra snake. Kennedy’s pet snake...
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