Tag Archives: Tampa Divorce Lawyer
11 Benefits of Florida Collaborative Divorce
We know navigating the waters of divorce can be daunting and emotionally charged. For those looking for a more amicable solution, however, Florida collaborative divorce offers a pathway to a more respectful and cooperative separation. With the help of your experienced family law attorney, this approach focuses on mutual agreement and constructive dialogue, setting… Read More »
Estate Planning Essentials for Young Co-Parenting Families During Summer Break
As the school year ends and summer begins, it is a time when many families focus on vacations, activities, and making memories. However, it is also an excellent time to consider important financial and legal matters, such as estate planning. While it might not be the first thing on your summer to-do list, estate… Read More »
Key Reasons Mediation Can Be Beneficial in Your Florida Divorce
Did you realize that one of the most challenging times in a person’s life can be when they are going through a divorce? However, when you work with a knowledgeable Florida family law attorney they can help you work through a maze of emotional, financial, and legal complexities. Often many individuals with their attorney… Read More »
7 Questions Your Florida Collaborative Divorce Attorney May Ask You
As you contemplate your divorce, are you discovering that it is a complex and emotional journey? Are you finding that it is also overwhelming in all the legal, financial, and personal considerations? Did you realize that when you work with a Florida divorce attorney and your goal is to have a collaborative divorce, they… Read More »
6 Key Estate Planning Strategies to Embrace in the New Year
As the New Year begins, did you know that it is the perfect time to reflect on your life and make plans for your future? We realize that estate planning might not be top of mind, but it is critical to be sure your wishes are honored and your loved ones are taken care… Read More »
Enforcing a final judgment in a divorce
After the parties have a Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage, it is sometimes necessary to enforce that judgment. It is important to know the rules on enforcement prior to the final hearing because it is useless to ask for help with something that cannot be enforced. A motion for contempt can be used… Read More »
What to expect at the final hearing
Once all discovery has been completed, the case is ready to be set for final hearing. Generally, the court will schedule what is known as a “pretrial conference” first. At this conference, you will reveal to the court what the issues are, provide a list of your witnesses and a list of your exhibits,… Read More »
Domestic violence injunctions during a divorce
Sometimes violence – or the threat of violence – is present in the divorce process. In those instances, it is very important that the parties separate from one another to avoid injury. Divorce is highly emotional, and those involved may not always be thinking logically. Florida provides a process for individuals to receive injunctive… Read More »
How the length of your marriage affects alimony
Alimony equals the playing field between a spouse who makes a lot of money and one who doesn’t. The two main criteria for an award of alimony are the recipient spouse’s need and the paying spouse’s ability to pay. That’s a pretty vague standard, but it’s the current standard in Florida. Currently, Florida Statute… Read More »
What happens if the parties in a divorce cannot agree on the value of their assets?
Normally, the court is going to divide the marital assets and liabilities so the parties have an equal distribution of those marital assets and liabilities. Case law is very clear that if the court decides to make an unequal distribution of the assets and liabilities there has to be a compelling reason. Therefore, it… Read More »
