Tag Archives: Tampa Bay Family Law Attorneys
What Are the Steps in a Florida Stepparent Adoption?
A stepparent adoption is a blessing for the entire family. When a stepparent adopts their stepchild, they have the full legal rights and responsibilities to the child just as biological parents. There are many steps involved in the stepparent adoption process, and it is important to have legal help when going through them. Below,… Read More »
What Are Some Tips to Help Me Through My Florida Divorce?
Getting a divorce may be one of the hardest things you will ever go through. According to many studies, the only thing more painful is losing a child or a parent. Although it may not be possible to avoid all of the frustration and stress that comes with ending a marriage, the following are… Read More »
Navigating Divorce While Serving in the Military
Anyone with connections to military service knows about the sacrifices such a commitment requires of both the individual in the military and his/her family. Being away from home and loved ones for extended periods with restricted communication is likely to create stress in close relationships and can loosen the bonds of married couples. This… Read More »
Collaborative Divorce or Mediation – Which is Best?
Divorce is never an easy time for couples. Very few couples are able to go through divorce without some disagreements. There are plenty of issues to iron out and no matter how well you prepare for it, handling the separation and dividing property can come with some acrimony. How you handle disputes can either… Read More »
Uncontested Divorce in Florida
Divorce can be an emotional and difficult time in your life. Once the decision to divorce has been made, the legal process must be followed. Divorce in Florida is also known as dissolution of marriage. The easiest and fastest divorce option is an uncontested divorce. When a couple can agree to the terms of… Read More »
Supreme Court of Florida Weighs in on Waivers in Hahamovitch v. Hahamovitch
A prenuptial agreement can be an effective tool for two people to settle the division of assets upon the dissolution of the marriage. Prenuptial agreements can be complex agreements that should be approached with great care and diligence. Both parties to the agreement should have a full understanding of the subject of the agreement… Read More »
How Do I Change My Name?
There are many reasons to want to change either your first, middle, or last name. Individuals and parents alike may want to change their name or their children’s names due to personal preference, to take a spouse’s name, or to return to a previous name following a divorce. While Florida courts are often persuaded… Read More »
Can I Enforce or Modify My Out of State Divorce in Florida?
Because divorce is state specific, it is difficult to know how to “transfer” your divorce when you move. If you and your children have moved or relocated after a divorce, paternity, or other family law proceeding has terminated, you might be wondering if Florida will enforce those orders. If you have received a final… Read More »
Military Divorce In Florida
Divorcing a spouse who is on active duty in the military can present difficulties that would not otherwise be present in civilian divorce proceedings. Although the grounds for divorce are the same, several special issues of service of process, default, custody orders, support orders and property division are unique to a military marriage. Florida’s… Read More »
Can a $1 Billion Divorce Settlement be Disappointing?
With the median wealth for an American household at roughly $90,000, a satisfying divorce settlement may be in the tens of thousands of dollars (or more or even less, depending on the situation). Many people may be blown away when they hear of celebrity divorce settlements worth millions of dollars and that include vacation… Read More »
