Family Law

• Child Support
  Priority Debt: These are payments ranging from child support and alimony to any past due taxes. These get taken care of first.
• Spousal Support

Health Law

• Personal Injury
• Social Security Disability
  To qualify for Chapter 7, you must pass the "means test." The United States Trustee has established median income criteria for all regions of the country which take into account the size of your household and your average gross monthly income for the six (6) months preceding the month of your filing. This is referred to as the "commitment period." If you are living with your spouse, his/her income will also be factored into the calculation. Other sources of income, such as rent or business income are counted, however, social security income and social security disability benefits are not. As long as your calculated income is at or below the median income, you will qualify for Chapter 7.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Many people don't want to think about their death, but planning for what happens after you pass away ensures that your wishes are carried out. Attorney Mary Jo Rivero is a Pembroke Pines estate planning lawyer who can create a clear plan that aims to create legally binding ways of protecting your wishes.
• Wills
  The foundation of estate planning in Florida is the client’s last will and testament. People can decide who inherits what or in what proportion. If they have minor children, they can designate who will care for them. Wills do not avoid probate, but having a will gives the probate process a chance to wrap up with greater efficiency and it can help avoid the problem of heirs having legal disputes over the assets of the deceased.
• Trusts
  If you were to pass away unexpectedly, would your assets go directly to your loved ones? Would there be any confusion over who gets what? What are the tax implications of how your assets are passed on? Attorney Mary Jo Rivero is a Pembroke Pines wills and trusts lawyer with over 30+ years of experience helping clients get peace of mind by knowing the answers to these and other questions pertaining to their legacy.
• Power of Attorney
  Power of attorney can be granted for both medical and financial decisions. Clients can choose to have one person fulfill both roles or they can divide the responsibilities between two people they trust. The individuals designated to receive this legal power should be ones in whom the client has tremendous confidence–their personal integrity, their competence in the area they are entrusted with and that their values are aligned with those of the client.
• Probate

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
  If creditors are tying up your phone, it may be time to contact a Pembroke Pines Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer. Mary Jo Rivero, P.A. can help you find relief from debt by guiding you through the process. Attorney Rivero and her team can help you decide if Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the best option for your situation.
• Foreclosure
  Whether you're considering filing for bankruptcy or engaged in foreclosure proceedings, you'll need a knowledgeable Pembroke Pines lawyer to serve as your guide. At Mary Jo Rivero, P.A., you will find a team with extensive experience dealing with the issues involved in both bankruptcy and foreclosure. With over 30+ years of legal practice, she offers experienced estate planning services. The legal issues that involve debts can be frustrating and may seem overwhelming to deal with. An attorney that understands how the legal process works and how to advocate can take a big burden off the shoulders of their clients.