Monthly Archives: August 2021
Zoom Makes Divorce Easier
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, life changed. Many schools transitioned to distance learning. Teachers taught classes via the Zoom app, which is a video platform that can be used for meetings, webinars, and online events. It can even be used for work and legal purposes, as many family law attorneys can… Read More »
2 Killed, 5 Injured In Sarasota Accident
Multi-vehicle crashes happen often, especially on highways. The more vehicles involved, the more likely serious injuries will occur. Unfortunately, multi-vehicle accidents often result in fatality. Sadly, this was recently the case in Florida. The fatal accident occurred on the evening of June 21 in Sarasota. Three vehicles were involved in a crash at U.S…. Read More »
Florida Medical Malpractice Reform Bill Sees Pushback
Medical malpractice is a highly controversial concept. While doctors should treat patients with the highest standard of care, mistakes do happen and a physician can be sued for their negligence. While doctors in Florida have medical malpractice insurance to pay out awards for any lawsuits they face, they already pay insurance rates that are… Read More »
Can You Claim An Ex-Spouse’s Social Security Benefits?
You may have heard rumors that you can claim an ex-spouse’s Social Security benefits after a divorce, but is it really true? It is—when you retire, you can opt for either your benefits or half of your ex-spouse’s benefits, whichever is more. So if your benefits are $1,000 a month and your ex-spouse’s are… Read More »