So you hear about divorce all the time, but did you know there are different kinds? There are different means of getting a divorce and different classifications. Which do you fall into? If you ever are confused by the different terms, we are here to help! We know it gets complicated so here is a
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...Friday August 22, 2014 Attorney Christina Anton Garcia participated in the inaugural BizWomen Summit as a mentor. The event was held at the Hilton Downtown Tampa, where attendees met to network with other successful business women and listen to insightful speakers. The event began with a welcome message from the Tampa Bay Business Journal President
Read More...Filmmaker Michael Moore’s divorce, ending his 22-year marriage to Kathleen Glynn, reached a settlement on Tuesday, July 23, 2014. After the divorce went public the couple was found to have nine large homes and a worth of $50 million; a fact that does not match up with Moore’s persona as being part of the 99
Read More...Circuit Judge Laurel M. Lee dismissed the pending petition for dissolution 2 women who were legally married in Massachusetts in 2010. Judge Lee ruled that she could not grant a divorce for an unrecognized marriage in this state citing Florida’s 2008 constitutional amendment and Florida statute (§ 741.212), which provides explicitly that Florida does not
Read More...Attorney Christina Anton Garcia will serve an upcoming three year term with the Executive Council of the Hillsborough County Family Law Section. The Executive Council is comprised of Family Law Attorneys and Judges. Each member is assigned to serve on a committee. Mrs. Anton Garcia has been serving on the Newsletter Committee.
Read More...This past Saturday, March 22, attorney Christina Anton Garcia and her husband, Gary, attended The Founders’ Circle Event at Quantum Leap Farm. Quantum Leap Farm is a charity in Odessa, Florida that uses horses as a therapy tool to help civilians and veterans with physical and mental disabilities. The charity offers its services to all
Read More...This past weekend, Attorney Christina Anton Garcia and Attorney Amanda M. Brill attended Collaborative Divorce Training by the Collaborative Divorce Institute. Collaborative divorce offers parties an alternative method for resolving issues by placing the parties and their chosen counsel in a setting that focuses the participants on settlement by removing the threat of litigation. Outside experts such as
Read More...As part of Young Lawyers Division Law Week Committee, attorney Christina Anton Garcia volunteered March 17, 2014 to give fifth graders a tour of the courthouse. The tour was for students from Potter Elementary. This was a great opportunity for children to observe what a courthouse is like first-hand, and it was made possible through
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