In the movies, divorces often start with one person yelling, “I’m getting a lawyer!” But it isn’t as simple as that. After you search for “divorce lawyers” on Google… How do you choose? Do you pick the one with the best search results? Or by the fancy commercials? These things can definitely be enticing when
Read More...Our firm, Anton Garcia Law is celebrating 11 years of operation in the Tampa Bay area this week. In honor of the celebration, we have donated over $1,000 to 11+ different local charities that were hand-picked by our team. A few of the charities that received donations include: Heart Gallery of Tampa The Junior League
Read More...In Florida, you are not required to have an attorney to get a divorce. Although this may seem like a money-saving option, read on to find out why it may cost you more, not less, to divorce without hiring a divorce attorney. When it comes to divorce and finances, hiring an attorney can seem like
Read More...It’s a sad reality that abuse often occurs during the course of the divorce proceedings. More often than not, this abuse remains emotional. With this being said, it’s important to recognize the signs of emotional abuse (in yourself and children) and what effects may result. Typical signs of emotional abuse during divorce include: Lying to
Read More...As we’ve shared on past blog posts, Narcissism is a big topic for our clients lately. Although the term is heavily overused, we’ve worked to educate our audience on how to spot them, what to do if you’re married to one and overcoming abuse from a narcissist. This week, we’re diving deep into the causes
Read More...When going through a divorce, there are many reasons to hire an attorney. The most simple reason to seek help from a lawyer? Well, they’re experts in the field. Divorce attorneys are trained to guide you through the process and to answer all the questions you have about the steps to take and what might
Read More...There are many factors that play a role in determining how to create a timesharing schedule. It is important to consider many different aspects in creating a timesharing schedule, and how all of them will actually play out in real life. Many times parents make a schedule with all the right intensions, but realize shortly
Read More...Narcissism is a topic that comes up a lot with our clients. They often come to us, telling us their spouse is a narcissist and they need to “get out.” Diagnosing one is tricky, but here are some signs to look for in your significant other. If you’re sure your husband or wife is one,
Read More...A few weeks ago, we wrote a blog post centered around what collaborative divorce is and how it is beneficial. This week, we want to dive deeper and share more details about this process. With that being said, here are a few things you should know about collaborative divorces: The Cost of Collaborative Divorce
Read More...Collaborative divorce is one of the newer options in family law in the past few years. This type of process is less of a fight for couples and more of a way of troubleshooting and problem-solving issues. What is Collaborative Divorce? In a collaborative divorce, settlements address the needs of both parties, allowing them to
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