John and Jane get divorced. John fails to change the primary beneficiary of his life insurance policy from Jane to someone else. John dies. Is Jane entitled to the proceeds from his life insurance policy? Prior to July 2012, Jane could have made a successful claim for John’s life insurance benefits. Now, it’s a little […]
New Bill: Divorce for Domestic Violence Victims
October 1, 2015
Things are happening in the state of Florida to bring awareness to the issue of domestic violence (DV). Domestic violence is a very real problem, affecting hundreds of thousands of American women and children each year. Florida is a nationally recognized leader in the prevention of domestic violence through programs, policies, and services aimed at […]
Child Custody Concerns for Unmarried Parents
September 17, 2015
If you are unmarried and have a child – whether you are splitting up from your partner or were never together as a couple, you might be wondering what your rights are as an unmarried parent, and if the laws governing child custody are different for you versus a married couple with children. First things first, […]
Signing a Prenup? You’re Going to Want to Read This
September 16, 2015
Last Thursday, September 10, was an important day for prenup-signers everywhere. The Ruling The Florida Supreme Court upheld a provision in a prenuptial agreement signed 22 years prior, that stated the wife had no right to property titled in the husband’s name, even if he purchased it or it increased in value during the marriage. […]
Supreme Court Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage in All 50 States
July 2, 2015
In a 5-4 landmark decision, the Supreme Court of the United States reversed the previous ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, and has granted same-sex couples the right to marry in any state. Here we provide a brief summary of the Court’s ruling on this monumental decision. The Process for Determining if Equal Protection is Being […]
George Gelb Named Nation’s Top One Percent
June 23, 2015
by The National Association of Distinguished Counsel George E. Gelb, Esq. is honored to announce that he has been selected to the 2015 list of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel (NADC). NADC is an organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards of legal excellence. Its mission is to […]
5 Things Clients Do to Hurt Their Divorce Case
June 15, 2015
Whether you or your spouse have filed for divorce, you’re contemplating a divorce, or you’re in the midst of a divorce now, there are some important things you need to know that could have serious consequences in your divorce case. Sometimes clients unknowingly say or do things that end up hurting their case. I’ll explain […]
Asset Valuation Issues in Florida Divorce
April 17, 2015
Divorce can be a very complex matter. Even those that seem pretty straightforward at first can become much more complex as time passes and matters unfold. There are two big items that definitely add a layer of complexity to a divorce: 1) children, and 2) debts and assets. If you or your spouse own property or […]
Florida Paternity FAQs
March 11, 2015
One-third of American children – that’s 24 million children – currently live without a father in their home. This is considered a social crisis in America. Research has shown that “children with involved fathers do better across every measure of child well-being than their peers in father-absent homes.” These children do better physically (health-wise), socially, […]
Equitable Distribution of Property in Florida Divorces
February 27, 2015
When a married couple divorces in Florida, the court must divide assets (property, income, investments, etc.) and liabilities (debts). Who gets what, and how much? How is that decision reached? NOTE: This issue can get extremely complicated during a divorce. The following is a very brief, general explanation of asset and liability division that does […]