If you’re going through a divorce, it can feel like a whirlwind. There are a lot of changes that come with the process, and it’s not always easy to know where to start. That’s why we’ve gone ahead and compiled this detailed guide on how to prepare for a divorce. It’s a must-read for anyone
Read More...High asset divorces tend to be complicated. There are more assets to divide and more to gain – or lose. Knowing what to expect and how to prepare can put both spouses in a better situation. The best place to start is by retaining experienced, complex high-asset divorce lawyers in Tampa, FL. A respectable lawyer
Read More...Many people often express surprise at learning that their 401(k) accounts are subject to property division. Yet the court views contributions made to such a fund during a marriage as marital assets given that they come from marital income. This leaves those individuals facing the potential of having their 401(k) accounts divided, questioning how to
Read More...Alimony, also referred to as spousal support, is the payment of money from one spouse to the other for a period of time following a divorce and is not applicable in all divorce cases. Defining Factors in Spousal Support While there are several other conditions that a divorce attorney in Tampa will discuss with you,
Read More...Marital property is much easier to understand than non-marital property. Both do have some rules, though, that could change the status of the assets, which may require legal help to understand. When dividing property in a divorce, the court will often try to determine to whom it belongs. They will start by looking at what
Read More...Anton Garcia Law’s Christina Anton Garcia has been recognized as an honoree of Florida Legal Elite’s 2022 Top Lawyers. Christina has been recognized in the areas of Marital and Family Law. Only 1.3% of lawyers in Florida are given this honor. On the Florida Legal Elite site it states that “Less than 2% of active
Read More...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...Join us in welcoming Jonathan Bodden, Esq. onto the Anton Garcia Law team! “Originally from Crystal River, Florida, Jonathan Alan Bodden graduated from the University of South Florida with a B.A. in Finance. He then pursued a career in law, attending Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles, California. Upon receiving his Juris Doctor, he returned
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
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