Category Archives: divorce attorneys tampa
How do I Prepare for Family Mediation?
Mediation is quickly becoming one of the most popular ways to get a divorce. Still, just as when you are going through litigation, mediation sessions can quickly become heated and things can go wrong. Following the five tips below can help you avoid this, and ensure the proceedings are fair and that you recover… Read More »
How Can I Obtain a Fair Alimony Payment?
Alimony is one of the most contentious aspects in any divorce case. After all, no one wants to pay their former spouse for months or years after the divorce is finalized, even if the split was amicable. It is important that anyone going through a divorce understands how to negotiate a fair settlement, so… Read More »
Alimony and Potential Alimony Modification
The award of alimony (also known as spousal support) is a key issue at the center of many divorces and must be resolved during the course of a proceeding for dissolution or voluntary property settlement. Alimony is a court ordered payment by one party to the former spouse for purposes of support after the… Read More »
Supreme Court Rules States Cannot Ban Same-Sex Marriage: Obergefell v. Hodges
In a 5-4 ruling on June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court held that same-sex couples can marry nationwide. Specifically, the Court ruled that the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution requires the states to license a marriage between two people of the same sex and recognize a marriage between two people of the… Read More »
Later in Life Divorce & Finances
America’s divorce rate might be on the decline for most age groups, but amongst one group it’s hitting record highs. Who’s behind the spike? Baby boomers. The divorce rate for the over-50 crowd has more than tripled in the past 20 years, and the trend shows little chance of slowing. With Americanslivinglonger and looking… Read More »
