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Understanding Shared Parental Responsibility, Equitable Distribution, and Marital Debt in Florida Divorce Cases

The recent decision in Matthew Jay Ouslander v. Olena Ouslander provides valuable insight into how Florida courts address issues of parental responsibility, time-sharing, marital debt, and equitable distribution during a divorce. Here are the key takeaways from the case, explained in plain language: 1. Shared Parental Responsibility and Time-Sharing The trial court awarded shared parental responsibility and […]

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Too Little Too late!

New Legal Decision: Thomas v. Li – Domestic Violence Injunction Reversed On July 17, 2024, the Fourth District Court of Appeal (DCA) of Florida issued a significant ruling in Thomas v. Li (4D23-1437), reversing a previously granted permanent injunction for protection against domestic violence. This ruling has substantial implications for the interpretation and enforcement of domestic […]

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Understanding Equitable Distribution in Florida

Equitable Distribution Defined Equitable distribution is a legal principle in Florida that governs the division of assets and liabilities during a dissolution of marriage. Codified in 1988, this statute has fundamentally shaped how marital property is treated in divorce proceedings. Before this codification, case law primarily dictated the division of assets, but the introduction of […]

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What Are the Damages Recoverable in a Florida Uber Accident?

There are several damages you can claim in a Florida Uber accident. They include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage, permanent disability or disfigurement, loss of consortium and punitive damages. Medical Expenses After an Uber Accident If a person suffers injuries in an Uber accident, the rideshare company’s insurance bodily injury coverage […]

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How Uber’s Insurance Policy Operates

Similar to other rideshare services, Uber has an insurance policy to cover damages resulting from an accident involving one of its drivers. Whether this coverage applies depends on the status of the Uber driver and whether they are using the app at the time of the incident. If the driver does not have the app […]

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Comprehending Uber Accident Dynamics in Florida

When you need a ride but are unable to drive yourself, Uber is among the many available options in Florida. It offers a swift, convenient, and cost-effective way to travel from one location to another. With just a few taps on the Uber app, you can request a vehicle to pick you up and take […]

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Navigating Florida’s Prenuptial Agreements: What You Need to Know

In the past, prenuptial agreements were frowned upon, viewed as catalysts for divorce. However, times have changed, and all 50 states now recognize the benefits of these premarital contracts. Instead of encouraging divorce, they empower couples to take control of their financial destiny should their marriage end. Florida, like other states, has its own set […]

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Can Married Couples Have Separate Homestead Exemptions

The Second District Court of Appeal has recently ruled on the Pasco County Wells v. Haldeos case, challenging the idea that married couples can never have separate homestead exemptions. The court decided that under specific circumstances, where the husband and wife have genuinely established two separate permanent residences and do not share financial ties or benefits, they […]

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Save Our Homes Assessment Limitation and Portability Transfer

Save Our Homes Assessment Limitation After the first year a home receives a homestead exemption and the property appraiser assesses it at just value, the assessment for each following year cannot increase more than 3 percent or the percent change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), whichever is less. This limitation is known as the […]

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