Gulfport, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater are on board.  Now, Pinellas County is considering whether to create a domestic partnership registry.  The purpose of the registry is to allow residents and visitors in the various municipalities to be granted rights (such as hospital visitation rights, decision-making power for funerals and burials, participation in PTA meetings, and the like).  While this is an honorable acknowledgement of domestic partnerships, people who are in committed relationships and are either [ continue reading ]

No one wants to be at the center of a scandal like Jill Kelley, that’s a fact.  No one wants to be at the center of a bitter custody battle like her sister, Natalie Khawam, because she lost the fight for her child. If you didn’t read it in the paper, Jill Kelley is at the center of a scandal involving ex-CIA director David Petraeus, and Natalie was also involved because Petraeus wrote letters to [ continue reading ]

If you’re thinking about buying a house, do it now.  The market is picking up.  In the near future, I predict the prices will continue to rise and interest rates, which are at door-buster low rates, will also go up. There are still foreclosures and short sales out there but in order to get them, you need an attorney who knows real estate. If you read this Tampa Bay Times story, you will realize that [ continue reading ]

When we’re talking divorce, most people think who gets the money?  But there is another important question that needs to be asked, which is who gets the debt? With a divorce, debt is divided up just like money.  The more debt, the more it’s divided up.  Does your wife have high credit card balances?  How much does your husband owe on the car?  These are things that are going to come up in any divorce [ continue reading ]

I read an article that said 78 percent of NFL players are broke within two years of retirement.  That’s staggering.  Unfortunately, being broke is a common occurrence in today’s economy.  Many in Tampa Bay are struggling. Sometimes people just can’t make it work anymore.  That’s why our laws allow for bankruptcy.  Whether you’re a former NFL player or a small mom-and-pop shop, bankruptcy is a process for either erasing or restructuring your debt.  Bankruptcy can [ continue reading ]

If you’re thinking about getting married, then you have to think about more than just wedding and honeymoon plans.  There are the nitty gritty details of marriage.  I’m talking about prenuptial agreements.  They aren’t just for divorce.  They lay the legal blueprint of a marriage.  They can provide for certainty in a world of uncertainty.  Clauses prohibiting getting fat?  Yes, they can do that.  Abortion (or anti-abortion) clauses?  Yes.  Home cooked meals four times a [ continue reading ]

The Coleman Law Group understands that facing any financial issue can be a stressful and tumultuous time in your life. Whether this is an event that was foreseeable or a surprise we are here to ease your fear and handle your case with the care and respect you deserve. We are committed to aiding our clients in making the best decisions for their future. We work with clients to aggressively represent their interests and wishes [ continue reading ]