Most people don’t get married thinking about – let alone planning for – divorce but the fact of the matter is divorce happens. And while it’s certainly not a romantic notion to think about ‘what if’ while you say ‘I do,’ it’s also not a terrible idea, either. Even those who aren’t rich or famous
Read More...Divorce is not easy on anyone, but as a physician going through the dissolution of a marriage, there are unique obstacles to consider that, if overlooked, could make an already challenging experience even more difficult. There are some common legal mistakes physicians make when going through a divorce, and it’s imperative to hire an experienced
Read More...Lawyers (and non-lawyers alike) have the option of representing themselves during a divorce – but that doesn’t mean that it’s always a good idea. There is an old adage that says that someone – lawyer or not – representing himself has a fool for a client. And to an extent, it can be true. While
Read More...While an increased divorce rate among doctors has been a long-standing – and likely hurtful – cliche, allow us to dispel this stereotype once and for all: It is decidedly not true. In fact, misconceptions and stereotypes to the contrary, divorce is actually less common among male physicians than for other professions. The assumption has
Read More...The dissolution of a marriage is rarely easy and once served with divorce papers, the overwhelming weight of reality can prove difficult. While you don’t have to act immediately, choosing your next steps in order to act quickly and decisively to protect your rights is critical. To make this difficult situation slightly more manageable, we’ve
Read More...We are all plugged in. And for most of us, we are all plugged in nearly all of the time. From the palm of our hand, we have email, text, mobile phones, messaging accounts, social networks – and then some. We’d like to think that our electronic lives are secured by passwords and encryptions –
Read More...Domestic violence is defined by a pattern of controlling behaviors – violence or threats of violence – that one person uses to establish power over an intimate partner in order to control that partner’s actions and activities. It is not a disagreement or an anger-management problem; it is abusive, disrespectful, and hurtful behaviors that one
Read More...It’s been said that ‘fools rush in’ to marriage but a recent, unexpected change in the new tax bill may mean that some couples may just rush out – to the courthouse. Included in the new tax bill is a provision that scraps a 75-year-old tax deduction for alimony payments, causing many divorce experts to
Read More...Put on your walking shoes! Our Tampa law firm is proud to support the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk! We enjoy supporting the community, and our involvement will help this organization in their mission to build healthier lives, free from cardiovascular disease and stroke. The Tampa Bay Heart Walk is an annual event to raise
Read More...While marriage can be incredibly rewarding, it is also a lot of work, and even the strongest couples can encounter ups and downs. But when the bad times start to outnumber the good, you might start to consider ending the marriage. Divorce is not something to be taken lightly and it’s important to take a
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