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...Is divorce seasonal? No, divorce doesn’t happen because of the changes in weather but there are studies that show when divorce happens more often! Let’s take a look at different divorce statistics based on the season. When does divorce happen less? According to Julie Brines, an associate sociology professor at UW who coauthored the
Read More...As more and more couples focus more on their careers and education, and as the culture of America is changing, Americans are getting married at an older age. Statistics have shown that while some people who marry early stay together, the majority of marriages performed before age 25 end in divorce and by waiting until
Read More...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...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...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...At Anton Garcia Law, we’re thankful for the support we’ve received from our local community and clients over the years. In order to express our gratitude we’ve enjoyed giving back to local charities across the Tampa Bay area. If you’re looking to support an organization in anticipation of the season of giving, we encourage you
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