Tag Archives: Tampa Family Law Attorneys
Trial Separation – Is it an Option in Florida?
The decision to divorce isn’t always an easy one. Sometimes, couples may want some time apart to help them decide whether they want to continue the marriage or move on. In Florida, there is no legal separation. However, couples can still take some steps before filing for divorce, as long as they protect themselves… Read More »
Tips for Getting Through a Divorce
Many individuals have heard that divorce is stressful. In fact, divorce is one of the most stressful events in life, second only to the death of a spouse. It’s no surprise, then, that couples facing divorce often experience a wide range of emotions, along with other stressors, such as financial worries. Indeed, getting through… Read More »
Grounds for Divorce in Florida
In Florida, as in other states, state law provides for dissolution of marriage between couples. In order to be granted a divorce, the marriage must have suffered an “irretrievable breakdown” or there must be incapacity of one of the spouses. By far, the most common grounds for divorce in Florida is referred to as… Read More »
Divorce: Waiting Until the Holidays are Over
The holidays can be a difficult time for families, especially those who aren’t getting along. The holiday season is stressful and many people who are planning on divorce may wait until the New Year to begin the process. In fact, January is one of the busiest times of the year for divorces. Many people… Read More »
Who Keeps the House in a Divorce?
Divorce is never easy but it can become more complicated with there is property at stake. The home is a place that should be considered a safe haven, yet it could become a sticking point in a divorce settlement. In Florida property and assets that were acquired during the marriage are considered marital property… Read More »
Child Relocation in Florida
Divorced parents often wonder if it is possible for them to relocate with their child. The Petition to Relocate must be made in accordance with the law and must contain the correct information in order to be deemed legal. The court will schedule a hearing date at which time both parents will be present… Read More »
Tampa Military Divorce Attorneys
Divorce Lawyers Since 1997 Military divorces happen at all stages of marriage, from long 20-year marriages to couples married just before deployment overseas in Germany, Korea or Afghanistan. It is important to note that, the military does not grant divorce. State courts grant divorces to persons who are in the military and it’s better… Read More »
In Sickness and in Health? Think Again.
Think that your marriage can survive a prolonged or significant illness? A new study suggests that, for women aged 51 and over, a serious health complication can increase the chances that their marriage will end in divorce. The study found that there was no significant increase in the risk of divorce if the husband… Read More »
When a Parent Becomes a Kidnapper
Police in Massachusetts are searching for a Quincy-area mother for allegedly “kidnapping” her five children. Unfortunately, this mother is neither the first nor will she be the last parent to face accusations of “kidnapping” their own children. Although it may seem counterintuitive, Florida and other states allow a parent to be charged with kidnapping… Read More »
What Amount Child Support Can I Expect to Receive?
Recently, divorcing couple Kenneth Griffin and Anne Dias Griffin of Illinois gained some measure of notoriety after Dias Griffin’s recent court filings were made public. Those filings include a request from Ms. Dias Griffin for over $1 million per month in alimony and child support to support herself, the couple’s three children, and four… Read More »
