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Navigating Estate Planning After Divorce: Essential Tips

By Baginski Brandt & Brandt |

Divorce marks the beginning of a new chapter in life, and it’s crucial to update your estate plan to reflect your new circumstances. Here we will go over the basics to guide you through the key steps in updating your estate plan after a divorce. Update Your Estate Plan If you previously created an… Read More »

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Including Grandparents in a Parenting Plan

By Baginski Brandt & Brandt |

Grandparents have no rights to time with a grandchild.  However, when grandparents play a significant role in their grandchildren’s lives, it can add a layer of complexity to Florida divorces. Some find that it makes sense to add language in a parenting plan that involves other family members, such as grandparents. To explore this… Read More »

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Resolutions You Can Make to Smooth the Divorce Process

By Baginski Brandt & Brandt |

Certain resolutions can make the transition from married to single smoother and less stressful. For example, many find focusing on key priorities such as self-care, children’s needs, and determining areas where you are willing to negotiate and areas where you aren’t provides helpful boundaries while divorcing. Having the right legal support makes a significant… Read More »

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Only One Parent Can Claim a Child as a Dependent

By Baginski Brandt & Brandt |

While there are many logistical complexities when parents decide to divorce, one issue is determining who will claim children as dependents when filing taxes. Having an understanding of the implications of this determination is important as it can have a significant impact on the finances of both parents. Talk to a Port St. Lucie… Read More »

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Protecting a Child’s Inheritance During Divorce

By Baginski Brandt & Brandt |

In the midst of a divorce, people often experience financial worries. For some, this includes the desire to shield funds earmarked for children. If this is true for you, know that if you and your spouse have decided to part ways there are steps you can take to protect assets for your kids. This is… Read More »

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When Are Uncontested Divorces Possible?

By Baginski Brandt & Brandt |

Dissolving a Florida marriage is sometimes associated with lengthy court battles and high emotional stress, but it doesn’t always have to be that way. For some couples, there is a more straightforward, amicable, and cost-effective path to ending their marriage. Talk to a Port St. Lucie family law attorney about uncontested divorce entails and… Read More »

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Divorce and Protecting Children from Witnessing Domestic Violence

By Baginski Brandt & Brandt |

Anytime a family breaks apart is a tumultuous time, but when domestic violence is involved, the stakes are raised. There are many high priority items when leaving a marriage involving abuse, and one of them is ensuring the safety and well-being of the children who are part of the family. Children may be innocent… Read More »

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Unmarried Couples, Parenting Time, and Mediation

By Baginski Brandt & Brandt |

While the dissolution of any relationship comes with challenges, the complexities multiply when children are involved, and this can be especially true for unmarried couples. It’s important to have conversations early about establishing parenting time. Ideally, as soon as it is clear the parents will be separating. Doing so ensures the well-being and stability… Read More »

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Breaking Stereotypes and Parenting Time

By Baginski Brandt & Brandt |

Gender roles may have dictated custody arrangements in past generations, with mothers historically gaining primary custody while fathers were relegated to visitation rights. But times have changed, and so have societal perceptions. Today, Florida family courts are increasingly recognizing the importance of shared parenting, when possible. When custody questions arise, have a conversation with… Read More »

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Reviewing Financial Records for Hidden Asset Warning Signs

By Baginski Brandt & Brandt |

When it comes to dividing assets when a marriage dissolves, it is rarely a straightforward process. For individuals moving through the complexities of separation in the state of Florida, it is important to understand the possibility of hidden assets. Often one spouse attempts to conceal wealth during divorce proceedings, making it essential to review… Read More »

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