Category Archives: Divorce
Your Rights To Spousal Support In A Tampa Divorce
Financial concerns weigh heavy when getting a Tampa divorce. The cost of housing, groceries, and other items in Hillsborough County is high and if you previously relied on your spouse’s income, you may wonder how you will make ends meet. Spousal support payments, also known as alimony in Tampa, can help you adjust and… Read More »
Four Ways To Protect Your Future Financial Security In A Tampa Divorce
Adjusting from being married to getting a divorce in Tampa is challenging. Be aware of how your current decisions could impact your future financial security. Our experienced Tampa divorce lawyer provides caring, comprehensive legal service during this difficult time in your life. While we work diligently to resolve your divorce as efficiently and successfully… Read More »
Thinking Of Ending Your Marriage? Our Tampa Divorce Lawyer Explains Six Steps To Take Now
It is hard to face the fact that your marriage is falling apart. The decision to file for a divorce is likely one of the most difficult you will ever make. During this challenging time in your life, our Tampa divorce lawyer provides caring support and the experienced legal guidance you need to protect… Read More »
Five Common Problems That Can Arise After Getting A Divorce In Tampa
You finally made it. The drama surrounding the end of your marriage is firmly behind you, and now that you have a final court order, you can announce that you are officially divorced to friends and family. Unfortunately, while you may be eager to begin your new life, issues from the recent past can… Read More »
Will Your Florida Divorce Case Go to Trial or Settle?
Considering a trial separation is one thing, but actually filing for divorce is another. If you have started the divorce process by filing a complaint in the court of jurisdiction, you may have questions about the progression of a typical case. You may also be wondering if you will be deposed, be called to… Read More »
Divorce & Vacation Custody
The unofficial start to summer is almost here. Teenagers are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations. Flights are resuming, albeit expensively. Summer vacation is nearly here. That means summer vacation plans begin for families across the United States. COVID-19 is not over yet, and millions of Americans are fully vaccinated. But is it truly safe… Read More »
What is Voluntary Impoverishment?
Are you stuck in a marriage with a spouse who refuses to work? Are you considering divorce but are concerned you will be forced to pay alimony to a husband or wife who has not contributed periodically throughout the marriage? This scenario is not uncommon. Voluntary impoverishment is defined as making a conscious choice… Read More »
Taxes After Divorce
If you are considering divorce, or are legally separated, you may have questions about your tax filing status, what deductions you can claim, or which parent claims the children as a dependent for tax credit purposes. Fortunately, most tax considerations are contemplated and agreed upon in a marital settlement agreement. Conversely, not all parties… Read More »
Same-Sex Divorce & Child Custody Disputes
The landmark case Obergefell v. Hodges, decided in 2015 by the Supreme Court, granted numerous rights to same sex couples. These rights include the right to marry, and consequently, the right to divorce. Unfortunately, in many states including Florida, same-sex couples face numerous challenges including equal treatment under the law. Family law is emotionally… Read More »
Commingling Assets in Florida: What You Need to Know
It is not uncommon for married couples to share their property. Indeed, many couples handle virtually all of their finances using joint bank accounts. When they do so, they are essentially commingling their assets. To be clear, there is nothing wrong with commingling assets. For many married couples in Florida, it is effective and… Read More »