If you file for divorce, the court will divide any assets you acquired during your marriage between you and your ex-spouse. This distribution of marital property includes retirement accounts, which is why you may have to hand over a portion of your retirement plan to...
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An emerging divorce complication: Cryptocurrency
You might have a friend or family member in Miami who has gotten in on cryptocurrency of one sort or another. Or maybe you’ve taken the plunge yourself. The popularity of the digital assets has soared over the past decade. While Bitcoin is the most recognizable crypto...
Obtaining a protective order from domestic violence in Florida
You can file an injunction for protection against domestic violence in Florida if a spouse, partner, former spouse or partner, family member, or household member harms or threatens to harm you. Commonly called a restraining order, this legal order prevents the person...
Proving who is at fault in a multi-car crash
Determining who is at fault in minor car accidents, such as fender-benders during rush hour and rear-end collisions in parking lots, is often a simple task. However, identifying the cause of a multi-car crash involves many variables. Although Florida has guidelines...
What are some signs of a spinal cord injury?
After a crash or injury, you may start to notice negative changes in your life, mind and emotional state. It can be hard to know whether or not these problems come from a spinal cord injury or something else, so taking careful notice of any worrisome health issues is...
How does mediation differ from a trial?
When you have come to the difficult decision to go through with a divorce, you may believe that a tough court fight looms ahead of you. However, this does not have to be the case. Some divorcing couples find that they can save money and spare themselves emotional...
Cold temperatures can negatively affect truck tires
Truck tires are a crucial place to check for defects. When a tire on a commercial truck fails, it can cause the truck to lose control and collide with one or more vehicles. Truck companies should be aware that cold temperatures can pose special problems when it comes...
When will the government grant labor certification?
Your pursuit of work in the United States as a foreign visitor has probably landed you in a temporary work position. Your performance has impressed an employer to the point where your workplace wants to hire you on a permanent basis. One option to stay in the country...
Understanding asset division during divorce in Florida
If you are an individual in your 40s or 50s who has accrued high-net assets like a healthy retirement account, you may wonder whether or not you retain them after a divorce. The ending of marriages differs on a case-by-case basis when it comes to alimony, custody and...
Are touchscreens making cars more dangerous?
In a crowded market, automakers must constantly look for new ways to appeal to customers. Nowadays, it is common to see large touchscreens both drivers and passengers can use to control temperature, change musical selections and even adjust seats or mirrors. While...