Tampa Divorce Attorney Family Law Video Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs
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- What to do If Spouse’s Income Not Reported?
- Are mediators licensed or regulated by the state?
- Are there different laws for same-sex couples going through a divorce?
- At what age can a child decide which parent to live with?
- Beyond mediation, how do we determine more complex issues?
- By when must mediation be complete?
- Can a spouse prevent a court from granting a divorce in Florida?
- Can an out of state divorce be enforced in Florida?
- Can I be ordered into mediation?
- Can I bring an attorney to a mediation?
- Can I change attorneys in the middle of my Florida divorce case?
- Can I file for divorce in Florida while my spouse is stationed with the military in another country?
- Can I get a divorce in Florida even if my spouse lives in another country?
- Can I get a divorce in Florida even if my spouse is incarcerated?
- Can I go back to my maiden/former name after my divorce in Florida?
- How can I get a drug test on the other parent?
- Can I make my husband or wife repay the money he/she cleaned out of my bank account?
- Can I oppose a divorce in Florida?
- Can I represent myself in family court in Florida?
- Can I use a lawyer at my mediation hearing?
- Can married same-sex couples get a divorce in Florida?
- Can my spouse tell me that I cannot see my kids?
- Do I have to pay alimony in a divorce in Florida?
- Do I have to share my pension after my Florida divorce?
- Do mediators tell us of our legal rights?
- Do the parties always meet together in mediation, or can they meet separately?
- Does mediation address all issues, or does it avoid certain issues?
- During the mediation, what does the mediator do?
- How are assets split in a divorce?
- How can I keep my spouse from selling property before we divorce in Florida?
- How can lawyer help me with my same-sex divorce?
- How can unmarried parents establish paternity in Florida?
- How do I ask my spouse for a divorce?
- How do I choose a divorce attorney in Florida?
- How do I decide when to use alternative dispute resolution?
- How do I get divorce by default in Florida?
- How do I protect my credit when going through divorce in Florida?
- How do I start the mediation process?
- How do mediating spouses protect their legal rights in Florida?
- How does a same-sex divorce work?
- How does collaborative divorce work in Florida?
- How does the court hear evidence for a default divorce in Florida?
- How does unbundled or limited representation differ from full representation?
- How is annulment different from divorce?
- How is collaborative divorce different from litigation in Florida?
- How is divorce initiated in Florida?
- How long does it take for a divorce to be final in Florida?
- How long does mediation take?
- How should I prepare for my mediation?
- How will collaborative divorce affect my children?
- How will the court decide who gets the kids in an LGBT divorce?
- How do the parties and the mediator work together?
- How does bankruptcy affect my divorce?
- I am getting a divorce. Do I need to hire an attorney?
- I am thinking of filing for bankruptcy. Should I file before or after I file for divorce?
- I want a divorce, but our house is underwater. How do we handle this?
- If I ask for a divorce and move out, do I still have to pay the rent and bills on that place?
- If I mediate, do I still need an attorney?
- If I move out and file for divorce from a non-working spouse, must I pay him or her rent and bills is does not work?
- If I start dating someone before my divorce is final, can it be use against me?
- In a collaborative divorce in Florida, will I still go to court?
- In a divorce, I waived my survivor rights to my ex-spouse’s accounts: He did not remove my name, do I still collect?
- In my Florida divorce case, can I use my spouses affair against them?
- In my Florida divorce case, can we decide ourselves how to divide our property?
- In my Florida divorce case, does the mediator meet with the spouses separately or together?
- In my Florida divorce case, how do I prove ownership of the dog?
- In my Florida divorce case, how long does mediation last?
- In my Florida divorce case, is there a limit to the amount of times my ex-spouse can drag me in and out of court?
- In my Florida divorce case, what are the alternatives to going to court?
- In my Florida divorce case, what does the mediator do?
- In my Florida divorce case, what happens after the filing of the petition?
- In my Florida divorce case, what is a petition?
- In my Florida divorce case, what is the difference between court ordered and private mediation?
- In my Florida divorce case, will I have to pay for my spouse’s attorney?
- In my Florida divorce, case can I and should I keep the house?
- Is an LGBT divorce different than a regular divorce?
- Is collaborative divorce expensive?
- In my Florida divorce case, what happens in a temporary hearing?
- Is it illegal to get remarried before my divorce is final?
- In my Florida divorce case, how do I reply to the petition?
- Is mediation legally binding?
- Is mediation required by the courts?
- Is mediation workable when one of the parties or parents resides outside the area?
- Is my spouse entitled to a portion of my business in Florida?
- Is there a way to force my spouse to participate in marriage counseling if my spouse files for divorce?
- My ex-spouse is neglecting her responsibility of carrying health insurance on my child. Is there anything I can do?
- My husband and I are getting divorced and he wants to relinquish his parental rights. How can we do this?
- My spouse and I are in agreement and just want an attorney to make our agreements legal. Can the attorney do that?
- My spouse is cheating on me and I want a divorce. What are my rights?
- My spouse is trying to kick me out of our home. Is that legal?
- My spouse just asked for a divorce. What do I do first in Florida?
- What are emergency orders?
- What are grounds for an annulment in Florida?
- What are grounds for divorce in Florida?
- What are the advantages of alternative dispute resolution?
- What are temporary orders and how important are they in a divorce or custody case?
- What are the advantages of choosing a collaborative divorce in Florida?
- What are the disadvantages of alternative dispute resolution?
- What are the legal consequences when paternity is established in Florida?
- What are the most common financial mistakes made during divorce?
- What does it mean to establish paternity?
- What does the mediator do?
- What can I expect at an initial interview with an attorney?
- What are the residency requirements to file a family court action in Florida?
- What are the requirements to have my marriage annulled?
- What happens if I do not sign the divorce papers?
- What happens at the end of the family law mediation?
- What happens if we reconcile and want to cancel the divorce?
- What happens to joint debts when we divorce in Florida?
- What happens to retirement funds and 401k plans in a divorce?
- What if I need child support while the divorce is still in process in Florida?
- What if my spouse cannot be found or evades service of the divorce papers?
- What if my spouse cannot be found to serve the divorce papers?
- What if my spouse is served with the divorce but does not answer?
- What is a default divorce?
- What is a marital settlement agreement in a divorce in Florida?
- What is a no-fault divorce in Florida?
- What is a paternity case?
- What is a pro se divorce?
- What is alternative dispute resolution or ADR?
- What is an LGBT divorce?
- What is an uncontested divorce?
- What is collaborative divorce?
- What is legal separation?
- What is mediation?
- What is the cost of family law mediation?
- What is the difference between community and non-community property in Florida?
- What is the procedure in family law mediation?
- What is unbundled or limited representation?
- What kind of family law cases are mediated?
- What papers do I need when I start a divorce case in Florida?
- What should I bring when I meet with the divorce attorney?
- What should I do if I am considering separating from my same-sex partner?
- When a divorce action is pending, can one parent move with the children out of Florida?
- When is it necessary to take a paternity test?
- When is mediation appropriate?
- When it comes to gay divorce, what are my options?
- When parents are not divorced yet can one parent move with the children out of Florida?
- When should I choose mediation?
- Who attends the mediation?
- Who is involved in the mediation process?
- Who is/are the mediator/mediators, and how are mediators selected?
- Who makes up the collaborative divorce team?
- Who should consider collaborative divorce in Florida?
- Why should divorcing couples consider mediation in Florida?
- Why use mediation if we are unable to agree?
- Will I get to keep my house, car, and property after my divorce in Florida?
- Will I have to go to court at any time during my divorce in Florida?
- Will my soon-to-be ex-spouse be entitled to any pension I earn after our Florida divorce?
- Will receiving a portion of my spouse’s pension affect child support payments in Florida?
- What is an uncontested divorce?
- Can I get a divorce without my spouse’s signature?
- Can I get a divorce if I cannot locate my spouse?
- What can I do if my spouse files for divorce but I do not want the divorce?
- Can I divorce my spouse without using an attorney?
- How do I get a restraining order-injunction on my spouse?
- What are the grounds for divorce in Florida?
- How do I divorce my spouse who lives in another state?
- What is an uncontested divorce?
- Can I get a divorce without my spouse’s signature
- Can I get a divorce if I cannot locate my spouse?
- What can I do if my spouse files for divorce but I do not want the divorce?
- Can I divorce my spouse without using an attorney?
- How do I get a restraining order-injunction on my spouse?
- What are the grounds for divorce in Florida?
- How do I divorce my spouse who lives in another state?
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Divorce Process in Florida
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Hosted by: Diana Shepherd, Editorial Director, Divorce Magazine
Guest speaker: Ginger L. Dugan
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Guest speaker: Ginger L. Dugan
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