Divorcing does not require immediate sale of the marital home. There are many options that the parties may agree on, or that the court may order, to deal with the marital home. Who keeps the home in a divorce? The first question to be examined is if either party is planning on keeping the
Read More...We love our pets like one of our own children, so who gets the pup when it’s time to split up? Pet custody in Florida is a technical subject that we will dive into. It may come as a surprise to you that under Florida law, pets are considered property. This means that they are
Read More...Did you know alimony is the area of family law that requires the most litigation? In short, alimony and spousal support are payments that are meant to alleviate the financial burdens of the dependent spouse following a divorce. Let’s get into the details about the different types of alimony in Florida and what it means
Read More...Divorce is a sensitive subject and how you handle the topic will depend on various factors. It helps to change your approach based on how old your children are. Do your children know what divorce is? Do they have classmates whose parents are divorced and what are their experiences? Early Childhood Children at a young
Read More...BREAKING NEWS, March 2022 According to the Florida Bar, “The Legislature has agreed to abolish permanent alimony, give ex-spouses who pay alimony a “pathway to retirement,” and create a legal presumption that equal time sharing is in a child’s best interest. The House voted 74-42 on March 9 to approve SB 1796 by Sen. Joe Gruters,
Read More...Whether it’s from popular mainstream media or from your own friends/family, you’ve definitely heard of a “prenup” or a prenuptial agreement, in full. But have you heard of a postnuptial agreement? This can be a helpful Family Law agreement, to plan for any potential changes in the future. A Postnuptial Agreement A postnuptial agreement is
Read More...For thousands of Americans, Valentine’s Day is a lovey dovey day full of sweets and grand gestures. When you are newly divorced, this day can be a reminder of your previous relationship and bring up sad feelings. While it is just one day out of the year, it can have a big effect on one’s
Read More...Nearly half of every two marriages will end in divorce. Hopefully this will comfort you, as you are never alone. Not only are we here for you but also, each spouse can be there for and support each other through this tough time. The best way that partners can support each other is by taking
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...Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner or just attending as a guest, a perfectly cooked turkey and delicious pumpkin pie aren’t all you’ll need to survive the holiday. There are always stresses and family drama that arise in the midst of this season that are oftentimes hard to avoid. The good news is, there are ways
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