Most small business owners only hire an attorney experienced in business matters when confronted with a serious legal problem. However, legal help is a cost of doing business that can save you money and help your business in the long run. An attorney can help in many business situations, from the incorporation process to drawing up contracts and representing you in litigation. Do I need a Lawyer to Draft a Business Contract? Many business owners wonder about legal contracts and all of the terms they should include. Whether it’s an operating agreement, a lease, buying products, entering into a service contact or…
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Why You Should Hire a Lawyer for your Small Business
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Estate Planning
Chances are at one time or another you saw that scene in a movie referred to as the “reading of the will”. Individuals gathered in a lawyer’s office waiting with baited breath to hear what they have inherited from the recently deceased. There is always that one person who is outraged to hear he will receive NOTHING or even more insulting, one dollar!
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Small Claims Litigation
In the current legal climate, people often want to sue due to hurt feelings or what may be “right” or “just.” We, at the Quattro Firm, often receive phone calls from people who are angry and want to sue people who have harmed them and then when we explain the costs of litigation, these same people are often surprised and confused.
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Bankruptcy
Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, Which is Right for You? By: Monique L’Italien
Although few individuals actually want to file bankruptcy, there are situations when it is the best choice for dealing with overwhelming debt. That said, there are two main types of bankruptcy that cover most individuals: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13.
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LGBT Law
Our experienced LGBTQIA Attorneys in West Palm Beach would like to help you to know your rights both before and after marriage. We would like to help you with any issue related to marriage, prenuptial agreements, divorce, adoption and child custody.
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Landlord-Tenant Law
Protecting Your Rental Property by Evicting a Tenant. By: Carol Goldberg
Unfortunately, property owners may find themselves in the situation where they need to evict their tenant. An eviction is when a Landlord looks to terminate an agreement due to non payment of rent or non compliance with the terms of a lease. The collection for damages involves additional requirements which may be raised in the original eviction, or can proceed separately in another lawsuit.
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Adoption
Adopting Your Stepchild, Should You? by Nicole McNamara Quattrocchi
A stepparent adoption is not appropriate in every case of a parent re-marrying. While viral videos and recent social media have romanticized the idea with stepparents essentially proposing to step children, this is not often the reality. Each family should carefully consider the long and short term goals, benefits and liabilities with regard to a stepparent adoption before any jewelry is purchased or paperwork is filed.
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Divorce Doesn’t End The Relationship
If you’re in the middle of a divorce, you’re probably counting the months, then the weeks, and then the days just wanting to get it over with already. You’re hoping that once the judge bangs his gavel and declares you divorced, you’ll be free from the hurt and any connection you have. But here’s the reality: Divorce ends your marriage in the eyes of the law. It does not terminate the relationship. If you have children, you’ll still be required to communicate about schedules, school, medical care, sports and other activities, vacations, etc. Fourteen years after my divorce I’m still dealing with my…
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Mediation – What to Expect
I get a lot of questions from women who are nervous about mediation because they don’t know what to expect. I understand that wanting to avoid your ex may be the reason for your anxiety, but don’t let the actual process stress you out. If you’re prepared you’ll get through it, and hopefully walk away with an agreement that will get you closer to moving on with your own fabulous life. Here’s some basic info to help you prepare and calm your nerves: 1) Mediation is not meant to be adversarial. It is supposed to be collaborative. The purpose of mediation is to encourage…
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A Beginner’s Guide To Child Custody
In most cases, child custody battles are bitter with each parent trying to prove that he or she is more suitable to raise a child and have majority timesharing. Often, neither party is willing to compromise to reach an agreement.
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Season’s Greetings from The Quattro Firm, L.L.C.
The Quattro Firm, L.L.C. wishes you a pleasant Holiday Season, and we hope you enjoy a wonderful New Year. We look forward to assisting your legal needs throughout 2019. Have a terrific Holiday Season!
We would like to inform our clients that our office will be closed from December 24, 2018, to January 1, 2019. We will be available by email, but with increased time to respond. We will re-open on January 2, 2019.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Child Custody
Going through a divorce is difficult all by itself and adding a custody battle to this can make things more challenging and emotional. However, with the right child custody information, you can prepare yourself appropriately for the court hearings and go through the legal procedures with a much calmer mindset.
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Adoptions with The Quattro Firm LLC in West Palm Beach
At The Quattro Firm, LLC, our team of experts handles family law, divorce law, civil litigation, and estate planning law in the West Palm Beach Area. We appreciate clients as the whole people they are and not the set of legal issues they are facing. We strive to be compassionate and understanding advocates for our clients to help serve all their needs, not just their legal needs.
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Top Five Things To Look For When Hiring An Attorney For Your Estate Planning
Most people leave estate planning for when they are well-settled or retired. Unfortunately, delaying your estate plan can leave your family fighting messy legal battles that take years to settle. If you are already considering preparing an estate plan, you will need the guidance of an estate planning attorney.
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A Beginner’s Guide To Getting A Divorce
Most marriages start off as dreams, and the going is really good. Unfortunately, when the going gets tough, in many cases getting a divorce is the only option for couples. However, the process of obtaining a divorce isn't easy and causes the parties involved to go through a variety of emotions that occasionally come in the way of making logical decisions.
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7 Tips for Dealing with a Difficult Ex
Divorce can bring out the absolute worst in people! Calm people become agitated, kind people become irate, and happy people become depressed. It’s hard to fathom that someone you were once in love with and committed your life to has morphed into someone you don’t know at all and is so difficult to talk with. The problem is that to finalize a divorce and co-parent your children if you have them, you need to communicate, and often! I was shocked to find out that my ex could get so angry at me and be so mean to me. At first, I fought back…
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How The Quattro Firm, L.L.C. Helped A Client Who Hid Crucial Information
In the world of law, a few details can make the difference between victory and defeat. This makes providing your legal representatives with all the available information paramount. The law prevents your lawyers from using the information against you or from utilizing that information for any purpose other than your case.
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8 tips for comforting your children during and after divorce
Most feelings associated with divorce are overwhelmingly negative, and sometimes we are so consumed with emotion that we forget our children are experiencing these powerful feelings too. They may feel a sense of loss, anger, anxiety, and uncertainty. They may also be confused, and they may blame themselves. If you want to help your children cope with their feelings and adjust to their new reality with less pain, consider the following tips. 1) When you explain the situation, keep it simple and be direct. There is no need for a long, drawn-out story or details about why the marriage didn’t work.…
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