Monday, February 10, 2014 is a day to remember for the gay community! The U.S expanded the legal benefits services for same-sex marriages. They now recognize same-sex marriages in federal legal matters including: prison visits, survivor benefits, and bankruptcies. This federal expansion encompasses 34 states where same-sex marriages are illegal. These states will still be
Read More...The honor is bestowed upon no more than 2.5% of attorneys in Florida. Super Lawyers recognizes those who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice. A rigorous selection process is used, and third party validation is required. The “Rising Stars List” will be featured in the Florida Super Lawyers Magazine and Tampa Bay Magazine. Congratulations
Read More...Although many people may be familiar with pre-nuptial agreements, not many have heard of a post-nuptial agreement. A post-nuptial agreement is an agreement executed after marriage that details the couple’s property rights and expectations if the marriage should end in divorce. If you are a married, stay-at-home parent, or are married and are thinking about
Read More...Olympic gold Medalist Bode Miller is currently in a bitter custody battle with former lover and mother to his son, Sarah McKenna. The custody dispute between Miller and McKenna has been going on since the birth of their son in February. Originally, a New York State official ruled in favor of Miller, claiming that McKenna was
Read More...In the 50s and 60s, divorce was almost unheard of, much less getting remarried. People were starting families as young at fifteen and sixteen years old, and the phrase “second marriage” wasn’t even a part of one’s vocabulary. If you fast forward to the present, people often assume their first marriage will fail, and they
Read More...With the commencement of the Affordable Healthcare Act in the beginning of October, many were outraged, and some were hopeful. No matter what side you were on, it was not clear what the effects of the Act would be, but now those effects are beginning to reveal themselves. As with any mass enforced program, it
Read More...Samantha Chirichella and attorney Amanda M. Brill gave back to our veterans this past weekend by hand delivering gift baskets to war veterans in the Tampa Bay area. Participating in the Adopt a Vet Foundation with the James A. Hayley Veterans hospital, Anton Garcia Law prepared gift baskets for veterans who are now
Read More...The Tampa Bay Business Journal’s “2013 Business Woman of the Year” awards gala is a celebration of the accomplishments of successful business women in the Bay area. Congratulations to family law attorney Christina Anton Garcia for being listed as a Top 50 finalist for her Legal Services!
Read More...Family law attorney Christina Anton Garcia recently volunteered at the Quantum Leap Farm on June 29th, 2013. Quantum Leap Farm is a charity located in Odessa, FL that was founded in 2000 to serve civilians and veterans with mental and physical disabilities, ranging from 2 to 92 years of age. Disabilities include: wounds of
Read More...During the course of a divorce, more often than not, additional conflict other than the source of the divorce can arise. Emotional abuse, a common occurrence in divorce conflict, is defined as, “acts or omissions that have caused, or could cause, serious behavioral, cognitive and emotional disorders.” It is important to understand the mental and
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