Former Petroleum Executive Owes Ex-Wife Millions Due to Delay in Stock Transfer
A Florida judge ruled in a favor of Ashley Kozel, ex-wife of former Gulf Keystone Petroleum CEO Todd Kozel, after her attorneys argued the stock she was owed from their divorce settlement was not transferred to her when required, affecting the stock’s worth. She was...
Will Your Family Have to Pay Your Debts After You Die?
You may wonder what will happen to your debt after you die. Will your family be stuck with it? Would what you owe truly be the legal responsibility of your loved ones? Learn who — and who will not — be liable for any debt you owe after you die. Below are answers to...
Eric Klein Interviewed by CreditCards.com
Boca Raton bankruptcy attorney, Eric Klein, was recently interviewed by creditcards.com, a leading online credit card marketplace, for his experience guiding the wealthy through bankruptcy. In the article, “Why bankruptcy of the rich and famous is nothing like yours,”...
Palm Beach County Couple’s Divorce Dispute Has $425 Million At Stake
Sarah Pursglove, Boca Raton businesswoman, could get $212 million if her divorce from Robert Oesterlund ends in her favor. In addition to being married for 16 years, the couple were business partners that amassed great wealth running their online businesses. Their...
Avoid Being a Victim of Identity Theft
According to National Crime Stop, identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the United States. The number of people who fell victim to credit or debit card fraud has skyrocketed in the last two years. To make sure your identity remains safe, follow these...
Klein Law Group Senior Attorney Wins Out-Of-State Child Custody Case
Klein Law Group’s senior attorney, Abigail Cohen, was victorious for her client, a mother in a recent interstate child custody case. The paternity action had been complicated by the fact that the mother and the parties’ then 2 year old child had moved to Michigan from...
7 Things You Should Do If Stopped By The Police
If you have ever been pulled over by the police, you know how anxious you feel, even if you think you have done nothing wrong. Those flashing lights in your rear view mirror trigger stress and angst, but you must remain calm and remember to follow these steps in order...
Florida Tops List For Most Foreclosures In First Half Of 2015
The good news is that foreclosure filings in the first half of 2015 are down in the United States. The not-so-good news to us here in South Florida is that our state has the highest foreclosure rate in this country — one in every 95 housing units — according to the...
Infidelity Penalty Clause in Prenuptial Agreements, Bringing Fault Back in FL
More and more Florida couples are requesting the inclusion of an infidelity penalty clause in their prenuptial agreements. Florida is a “no fault” divorce state meaning that neither party is considered directly responsible for the end of the marriage. However, with...
Does The Right To Procreate Trump A Legal Contract?
A divorcing San Francisco couple garnered a lot of media attention last week after facing off in court to tie up their last — yet most important — loose end: What should be done with their five cryogenically frozen embryos? The outcome of this case could guide...
