Category Archives: Family Law
Why are Women More Likely to Initiate Divorce Proceedings?
Many people believe it is usually men who initiate divorce proceedings, but this is a myth. According to a recent study that included more than 2,000 heterosexual couples, 70 percent of the women filed for divorce first. When a woman has post-secondary education, that number climbs to 90 percent. So, why are women more… Read More »
Can Grandparents Obtain Visitation in Florida?
Families are not always happy, loving units. Disputes can arise, particularly when a married couple gets divorced and child custody is an issue. While parents are always involved in these disputes, grandparents sometimes are, as well. After a divorce, one or both parents may prohibit grandparents from seeing a child, which is devastating for… Read More »
What are the Emotional Stages of a Florida Divorce?
Dissolving a marriage is a legal process, but the fact that it is also an emotional one cannot be overlooked. When people get married, they believe they will love and care for each other for the rest of their lives. No one expects it to end in stress, pain, and other complex emotions. Although… Read More »
What are Father’s Paternity Rights in Florida?
For fathers establishing paternity in Florida is sometimes a complicated matter, particularly if the mother and father were unmarried at the time of the birth. If you are a father who was never married to your child’s mother, it is important that you know your paternal rights. On the other hand, if the child’s… Read More »
What are the Different Types of Custody in Florida?
If you are getting a divorce and you have children with your spouse, you must resolve child custody issues before finalizing your case. Many people think they know what to expect from child custody proceedings, and it is only when they are actually going through it that they realize how complex the issue can… Read More »
What Is A Florida Collaborative Divorce and is it Right for You?
Collaborative divorce has been an option for couples who want to end their marriage since 2017 when Florida legislators enacted The Collaborative Law Process Act. Due to the fact that collaborative law is fairly new in the Sunshine State, many people do not fully understand what the process entails. Below, one of our Tampa… Read More »
Six Questions for Your Florida Divorce Lawyer
The divorce process can be very confusing and throughout it, you will have many questions. There is no such thing as a bad question and the attorney you work with will understand what you are going through and empathize with your situation. While you may have questions about how your property will be divided… Read More »
Is It Possible to Avoid Alimony in a Tampa Divorce?
Of all the different factors of divorce, alimony is one of the most contentious and it is very difficult to determine up front whether you can avoid paying alimony. The purpose of alimony is to allow one party to financially support him or herself and their family during and after a divorce. Not all… Read More »
Served with Divorce Papers? Here are the Next Steps to Take
Being served with divorce papers is always an emotional experience, even if you have seen it coming for some time. After receiving the divorce papers, it is natural to feel uncertain, stressed, and maybe even angry. It is also natural to be unsure of what to do next, but the steps you take now… Read More »
How Does A Florida Divorce Affect Your Estate Plan?
You know that you have a lot to think about if you are in the process of ending your marriage. You may be worried that you will lose custody of your child, or that your spouse will be able to keep the assets that are most important to you. You have also likely wondered… Read More »
