By Gwen Walkowiak
Articles by Gwen Walkowiak.
Florida legal insights written and reviewed by Gwen, one of the two partners at DHW Law, P.A.
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Family Law
Florida uncontested divorce: the fast path
Uncontested divorce is the fastest and cheapest way to end a Florida marriage. Here's what it requires, who qualifies, and what the timeline actually looks like.
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Estate Planning
Florida living trust vs. will: which one fits your situation
A Florida revocable living trust avoids probate and keeps affairs private, but it is not always the right tool. Here's a practical comparison with a will, with the cases where each makes sense.
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Family Law
What a Florida prenuptial agreement actually protects
A Florida prenup does more than protect premarital assets. Here's what you can and cannot agree to, and what makes a prenup hold up in court.
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Family Law
Florida child custody basics for 2026
Florida doesn't use the word 'custody' anymore. Understanding parental responsibility, time-sharing, and the best-interest standard is the first step in any custody matter.
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Immigration
Family-sponsored green cards: the Florida filing path
Family-based green card petitions follow a defined path through USCIS. Here's what each step looks like and where Florida families most often get tripped up.
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Estate Planning
Why handwritten and oral wills don't work in Florida
Florida does not recognize handwritten (holographic) or oral wills drafted within the state. Here's what makes a will valid and what happens when it isn't.
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Estate Planning
Florida homestead protection and your estate plan
Florida's constitutional homestead protection is the most powerful and most surprising rule in the state's estate law. It can override your will. Here's how it works.
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