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...On Friday October 4, 2013, Christina Anton Garcia and her husband, Gary Garcia, attended the annual Casa Masquerade. CASA (Community Action Stops Abuse), is an organization that has been in the Tampa Bay area since 1977. They provide refuge, crisis intervention, advocacy, professional training and community outreach to victims of domestic violence. The Many Faces
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
Read More...On April 18th, the Florida House passed the Florida Alimony Reform Bill with an overwhelming majority of 85 yeas and only 31 nays. Although the bill has been passed by both the State Senate and the House, it’s not law just yet. The bill now sits on Governor Rick Scott’s desk, where he has until
Read More...On Thursday morning, Divorce & Family Law Attorney Christina Anton Garcia served as table captain at the MOW Nourish the Homebound Breakfast. Each year the organization hosts a breakfast to educate the public on their mission and raise funds to help support the homebound and seniors in Tampa, FL. Criminal Defense & Personal Injury Attorney
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