Family/Estate Planning
Protect the Ones You Love
At Hale & Hodges Law, we understand that legal issues involving your family can take its toll emotionally. The relationships and assets at play result in unique legal challenges. We work to simplify the process and put your mind at ease. Contact us if you or your family are in need of representation related to:
Family Law
We believe that strong and healthy families are an integral part of our community. When disputes arise, it is our primary goal to reduce conflict, as it can cause lasting damage to a family’s relational and financial well-being. When a spouse or child are involved, legal disputes can feel overwhelming. In the event you find yourself in need of legal representation, we are prepared to fight for your rights in cases involving:
Going through a divorce is one of life’s most challenging times. Whether you are thinking of initiating the process or have been served with a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, Hale & Hodges Law is here to help guide you through the process.
Child support is the financial responsibility of the parents for the child’s care, maintenance, training, and education. There are many factors that go into the calculations based on Florida’s Child Support Guidelines. Considerations regarding the amount of time a parent spends with the child and each parent’s income are key in the calculation process. If you are facing a dispute over child support, reach out to see how we can help.
In a divorce case, marital assets and liabilities are subject to equitable distribution. We can help you understand your legal rights and what the court may determine to be marital and non-marital in nature.
Florida law allows for temporary, bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative, and durational alimony. There are many factors that help determine if alimony is warranted for each case such as length of the marriage and each individual’s ability to support themselves. If you have questions about how alimony is calculated in Florida, we can help.
In a divorce, it is necessary to have a court-approved parenting plan regarding the time-sharing arrangement with your child. This agreement addresses time spent with the child on special occasions such as holidays and how major decisions in the child’s life will be made. At Hale & Hodges Law, we are prepared to help you navigate this critical process in your divorce case.
Estate Planning
Proper estate planning is a critical component of protecting your assets. Estate planning allows you to eliminate the financial uncertainties and stress that comes along with the passing of you or a family member. The drafting of an estate plan can be complex, but we are here to walk you through the steps to secure your loved ones’ future. Hale & Hodges Law can help you in your preparation of:
If you die without a will, Florida law on succession will kick in and your family will lose control over how your assets are distributed. By creating a will, it allows you to direct how your assets should be distributed and gives your family peace of mind.
A trust gives ownership of your assets to a trustee who manages those assets for the beneficiaries of the trust. This allows you to avoid probate and can help protect against creditors and lawsuits.
At Hale & Hodges Law, we can help you navigate the probate process. Probate requires numerous steps including going through the court system to identify the decedent’s assets; dealing with liens, creditors, and taxes; and then distributing the assets, while often handling those who may disagree with the distribution. This whole process can take months and differs depending on whether a valid will exists; but is necessary in either scenario. If you have questions regarding the probate process or want an attorney to help you through it, please contact us to see how we can help.
A power of attorney is a legal document that designates one person to take action on another’s behalf. These documents are critical in establishing certainty regarding important decisions for your family now and into the future.
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