Category: Articles & Insights

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect — A Real Problem in Florida

Due to our large population of retirees, Floridians are all too familiar with stories of nursing home abuse, neglect or exploitation. When a family member makes the transition to a nursing home, assisted living facility, or long-term care center, the resident, and their family members, need to feel reassured that they will be treated with […]

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What is An Uncontested Divorce in Florida?

An uncontested divorce in Florida means that the parties agree on all issues in advance of filing for divorce, such as division of property, who pays which debts, child timesharing and child support, as well as who is responsible for attorneys’ fees. The advantage of an uncontested divorce is that a judge will not be […]

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Social Media During Your Divorce

By J. Christopher Lombardo, Florida Family Law Attorney Social media has a lot to offer, but if you are facing a divorce, engaging on social media platforms may possibly do more harm than good to your case. Turn to the dedicated divorce attorneys at Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. to help you successfully navigate social […]

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Powers of Attorney Explained

A Power of Attorney is a vital document that should be part of every estate planning portfolio. It enables a trusted family member, friend, or someone else of your choosing to make respectful, informed decisions when you are unable to do so. A Florida estate planning attorney at Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. can help […]

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What Is a 1031 Exchange in Real Estate?

By Mark J. Woodward, Florida Real Estate Attorney Over the years, Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. has worked with many clients who have sold property (the “Relinquished Property”), then placed the funds with a Qualified Intermediary to purchase like kind investment property (the “Replacement Property”), a 1031 Exchange. Why a 1031 Exchange? 1031 Tax Free […]

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