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Spring Clean Your Life!
Spring has officially sprung. This season of warming weather is seen by many as a time of rebirth. Flowers bloom, the winter melts away, trees blossom, and the days become longer. One common springtime ritual is that of spring cleaning. Many see this period of rebirth as a time to clean out their lives, get rid of excess trash from the home, and make their possessions sparkle like new. At The Orlando Law Group, we invite you to extend this concept into your personal and professional worlds and take this opportunity to clean out your life from a legal standpoint. 
Spring is the perfect time to shed the chains that bind you and embark upon a new adventure. Whether it’s filing for bankruptcy, moving forward with your divorce, or starting the process of forming your own business, The Orlando Law Group has got you covered.
Use Your Tax Return To Take Control of Your Debt
It’s tax season once again! While many are seeing some nice hefty checks arrive in their mailbox from the federal and state levels of government, too few use that money to help aid their financial future. Investing in a bankruptcy attorney could help you escape the shackles of debt and give you a second chance in the financial world!Debt continues to haunt the lives of Americans, with a 2015 study stating that a whopping 80% of the American population are in debt.
How Does Bankruptcy Affect Child Support Payments?
Couples fight about money. It happens in almost every relationship. Fighting over financial matters can lead couples to enter into the divorce process. Subsequent to a divorce, alimony and/or child support payments may be mandated by the court. But what happens to those domestic support obligations when the ex-spouse charged with paying them files for bankruptcy?When someone files for bankruptcy, they might believe that all financial obligations will be wiped away. While bankruptcy is a powerful tool that aids in debt relief from creditors, this process does NOT apply to obligations of alimony and child support. This was well defined in a 2005 law, titled “The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act” (BAPCPA). This law altered the relationships between debtors and creditors and changed many aspects of bankruptcy law, including how a domestic support obligation is the be handled.
Adult Guardianship in Florida – What You Need to Know
When one thinks of guardianship, it is often associated with minors whose parents have died or become incapacitated. However, adult guardianship does exist and it is an important process in which to safeguard the assets and quality of life in an individual who has lost the ability to care for themselves.
When the court finds an individual’s ability to make informed decisions regarding their finances or personal care to be impaired, the right to make such decisions can be granted to another person. When this occurs, the individual whose affairs are being managed is known as the “Ward” and the person handling them is deemed the “Guardian.”
Debunking the Myths of Probate
Probate, the process of obtaining the court’s approval to pass property as instructed in a Will, is often misunderstood. Many people toss the term as though it is something to be feared and avoided at all costs. As such, there are many unsubstantiated rumors regarding the probate process. Many of them are like any other myth: a shred of truth that has been expounded upon until it’s false.Here are some of the top myths and rumors concerning Probate, and the truth of them:
Employers Can Save Big on Insurance Costs for Older Employees
By Mitchell Gordon – President of Gordon Insurance Group
Medical insurance is a large expense for employers who provide that benefit. However, if you have older employees then employers can save money on their medical insurance, which seems counterintuitive.
Employers can save $5,000-$11,000 per employee (65 or older) on health insurance just by making a few simple changes.