STUART, Fla. – The team at Treasure Coast Legal was recently recognized by the Southern District of Florida US Bankruptcy Court for its commitment to pro bono work in the community.

Attorneys Katherine Mish, Esq. and Shaun Plymale, Esq. were each awarded for their contributions to pro bono representation in the US Bankruptcy Court. Both Mish and Plymale are actively involved in the community, serving with organizations like LEADERship Martin County Alumni Foundation for Youth, Impact 100 and more.

When you're thinking about divorce, the impact on your children is likely the first thing to come to mind. There are many things you must consider when it comes to marital separation and your children, including:

• Who will be the custodial parent
• What kind of time-sharing schedule you want
• Child support
• Your parental rights

Treasure Coast Legal sponsored a back to school breakfast for the teachers and staff at Hidden Oaks Middle School this August, providing breakfast and goodie bags to kick off the start of a new school year.

"Our teachers work incredibly hard year-round, so we wanted to show our support for the valuable work they do," said Shaun Plymale, Esq., managing member of Treasure Coast Legal. "The breakfast was our small way of saying thank you."

The breakfast was well-attended by teachers, faculty and staff, and Plymale had the opportunity to share his gratitude in person.

Do you have a legal question? The attorneys at Treasure Coast Legal are here to help! Email askalawyer@treasurecoastlegal.com to see your question answered and posted on our website at www.treasurecoastlegal.com

Q: I just had a baby with my girlfriend and we aren’t married, what do I need to do?

STUART, Fla. – The team at Treasure Coast Legal took to the aisles of the supermarket for a race against the clock, facing off for the Treasure Coast Food Bank.

Each of the five attorneys at Treasure Coast Legal, armed only with a shopping cart and the food bank's list of its top ten most wanted items, competed against one another in a supermarket sweep on Tuesday, June 13 at Winn Dixie in Stuart. With fifteen minutes on the clock, the goal was to fill their carts with as many items on the most-wanted list, the winner getting as close to $200 at the checkout without going over.

Do you have a legal question? The attorneys at Treasure Coast Legal are here to help! Email askalawyer@treasurecoastlegal.com to see your question answered and posted on our website at www.treasurecoastlegal.com

Q: I’m 35, why do I need a will?

By Shaun Plymale, Esq. of Treasure Coast Legal

If you don’t know what Uninsured Motorist (UM) is or you don’t have UM coverage on your auto insurance policy, keep reading! If you do know what UM is and have it under your policy, send your insurance agent a thank you card.

By Katherine Mish, Esq. of Treasure Coast Legal

Over the past few years, much to the dismay of bankruptcy attorneys and judges, the Courts have attempted to make bankruptcy paperwork easier for unrepresented individuals to file their own bankruptcy. A chapter 7 bankruptcy is viewed by many people as a simple bankruptcy - the forms are available online, and they believe they should be able to do it on their own.

by Katherine Mish, Esq. of Treasure Coast Legal

When you are faced with a pending divorce, it's difficult to know where to turn, especially if you haven't had any prior legal dealings. It is easy to fear divorce when you hear your friend’s and neighbor’s horror stories about their long drawn out divorces and sky high legal fees. If you don’t know where to turn, here are a few tips on choosing the right attorney for you.

1. Be wary of the attorney who makes guarantees.

By Katherine Mish, Esq. of Treasure Coast Legal

It isn’t romantic to talk about a prenuptial agreement, but it is something couples should discuss before taking the plunge. A prenuptial agreement is designed to settle issues of support and property distribution in the event of divorce or for estate planning purposes. If you are considering a prenuptial agreement, here are a few things you may want to know about prenuptial agreements.

1. Not just for the rich and famous.