Category Archives: divorce
New Study Says Social Media and Texting Might Make Divorce Easier for Children
Divorce in Tampa is difficult on all parties involved, from the spouses to children from the marriage. Even when a couple makes the joint decision to get divorced, the process of dissolving a marriage has both financial and emotional repercussions. To be sure, even in situations where the parents agree to co-parent for the… Read More »
What Will Happen to My Inheritance in My Divorce?
Are you thinking about filing for divorce in Tampa, you should know that all marital assets and liability will be divided between you and your spouse as part of the divorce process under Florida law. While it may be clear for many couples what property should be classified as “marital” and thus subject to… Read More »
Divorce and Immigrant Status in Florida
Making the decision to file for divorce in Tampa can be difficult and complicated regardless of your situation. However, divorce can become even more complex when there are issues of immigration in the case. In other words, if one of the parties involved in the divorce proceedings is not a U.S. citizen, the divorce… Read More »
Who Pays for a Divorce in Florida?
When a Tampa resident decides to file for divorce, one of the first questions or concerns that often arises is cost: how much will a divorce cost, and who will pay for the divorce? This issue frequently is of greatest concern for a spouse who earns significantly less than the other spouse. Given that… Read More »
Family Pets in a Florida Divorce
Getting divorced is often a difficult process whether you have been married for a short time or for what seems like a lifetime. There are many reasons that the divorce process in Florida and throughout the country produces anxiety and feelings of frustration. For some couples, there are minor children from the marriage, and… Read More »
U.S. Supreme Court Case Clarifies Revocation-On-Divorce Provisions
If you get divorced, can you remain as a beneficiary on your ex’s life insurance policy? This question depends in part on whether you live in a state with a law that is typically known as a “revocation-on-divorce” provision, or a “revocation-upon-divorce” provision. While many states—including Florida—have had these laws in place, the U.S…. Read More »
Gray Divorce and Remarriage: How Should You Handle Retirement Assets?
The term “gray divorce” has been in the popular American vocabulary for more than five years now. It was initially used by two researchers at Bowling Green State University, Susan Brown and I-Fen Lin in an article about divorce among older adults published in The Journals of Gerontology. In short, gray divorce has been… Read More »
Research Shows that Divorce May Be Seasonal
Do married couples in Hillsborough County file for divorce with more frequency at particular times of the year? In other words, is divorce seasonal? According to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Washington, “to everything there is a season—even divorce.” The study was conducted by researchers in the sociology department at… Read More »
Last-Minute Florida Divorces Before Tax Law Changes Take Effect
If you have been thinking about filing for divorce in Florida but have not yet spoken with a Tampa divorce lawyer, it is important to consider the ways in which changes to the tax law could affect the financial aspects of your divorce case. More specifically, and most immediately, changes to the tax law… Read More »
Updating Your Will and Trusts When You Get Divorced
Planning for divorce in Florida requires extensive work. It is extremely important to work with an experienced Tampa divorce attorney on your case, and then most divorces require the parties to make extensive and complete lists of property to ensure that all marital and separate property is classified accurately so that it can be… Read More »
