Tag Archives: Tampa Bay Divorce Attorney
Three Common Misconceptions About Divorce
Divorce is often portrayed in television shows and movies, but these are not usually accurate representations of family law. In fact, the media usually exaggerates and embellishes legal procedures, which can make it difficult to distinguish between myth and reality. Below, one of our Tampa divorce attorneys outlines three of the biggest misconceptions about… Read More »
How Long Do You Have To Be Married In Florida To Get Half?
It is a common misconception that when a couple gets a divorce, they will each get half of everything. This is true in community property states, which recognize that each spouse should receive 50 percent of marital property. However, Florida is governed by equitable distribution law. Under this law, marital property is divided fairly,… Read More »
How Long Does A Florida Divorce Take?
People have many questions when going through a divorce and one of the most common is how long the process takes. The question is a reasonable one. After all, the divorce process is confusing and comes with a whole mix of emotions. People typically want the process to be done as quickly as possible… Read More »
Does Adultery Affect Divorce In Florida?
Couples divorce for many reasons, and infidelity is at the top of the list. Florida is a no-fault divorce state, which means the spouse that files first does not have to accuse their partner of causing the marriage to fall apart. They simply have to state that the relationship has broken down and there… Read More »
Why Has Facebook Caused So Many Divorces?
Ask anyone what the most common causes of divorce are and you will likely hear the same answers. Money, infidelity, and substance abuse are often the top leading causes of divorce. Now though, studies are showing another factor that is responsible for divorce and that is social media. More specifically, couples pointed to Facebook… Read More »
Pregnancy and Divorce
When couples find out the woman is pregnant, there is typically cause for celebration and greater intimacy in the relationship. However, this news is not always a good thing. Couples who are struggling with relationship issues may find a pregnancy pushes them farther apart, and becomes the catalyst for divorce. The combined emotions of… Read More »
What to Expect at Your First Meeting with a Divorce Lawyer
Making the decision to get divorced is hard, and the next step may not be so obvious in the wake of all the emotions divorce typically provokes. But, at some point, most people end up talking with a divorce lawyer. The time leading up to the first meeting is often full of fear and… Read More »
Do Grandparents Have Any Rights after Their Child Divorces?
Couples with children who decide to divorce face many challenges as they transition to being single parents. Trying to explain that everyone does not live together anymore is a hard concept for young children to grasp. In addition to losing the family unit, children can find themselves disconnected from family and friends as parents… Read More »
Dealing with a Spouse Who Is Intentionally Hiding or Squandering Marital Assets Pending Divorce
Married couples spend years building up assets in the hope of gaining financial stability for their family, and this effort often requires many sacrifices to produce the desired results. Consequently, if a couple later divorces, dividing this property frequently becomes a contentious and highly litigated issue. Relinquishing control over something that required considerable effort… Read More »
Navigating the Holidays as a Divorced Parent
As much as the holidays are about spending time with family and friends, they also involve a lot of stress and hectic running from place to place. It often feels like there is not enough time to fit in everything, and losing track of scheduled obligations and promised attendance at holiday events is not… Read More »