In the state of Florida, a measure of what is called “Equitable Distribution” is used and the intent is that any property obtained during the course of the marriage be distributed to the actual spouse that “earned it.” Fair and Equitable Distribution In A Tampa High-Income Divorce During the course of a high-income divorce in
Read More...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...These kinds of statements get thrown around all the time when spouses start working out who gets what during a divorce. Usually, though, they’re based on a very flawed understanding of how property division works during a divorce — so don’t let your spouse tell you what you are or aren’t entitled to. In this
Read More...Child support payments are often needed in order for a custodial parent to manage all the expenses of raising a child. These expenses could include housing, food, clothing, and extracurricular activities, for example. There are Florida statutes in place to be sure children are provided for by their parents. In most instances, a court will
Read More...Oftentimes people think that entering a courtroom is the only option for divorce, but mediation is also there for you! Litigation and mediation are very different processes. Mediation is often preferable for several reasons, aside from the fact that it costs far less than litigation. Let’s go through some of the many differences between litigation
Read More...In general, collaborative divorce costs less, is less stressful, takes less time, and gives you more options than the typical divorce process. What is Collaborative Divorce? Collaborative law is where attorneys from both sides of a divorce agree beforehand to work together for a favorable solution for all aspects of the divorce. This will include
Read More...In today’s age, people often assume their first marriage will fail. Getting married multiple times is now common! Is this just due to the change in generations, or are there factors that contribute to the rise of divorce rate and the commonality of multiple marriages? According to the Center For Disease Control and Prevention, 75%
Read More...A comprehensive alimony reform measure was recently adopted by the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida Senate. With a stroke of his pen, Governor Ron DeSantis could enact SB 1796, resulting in significant changes involving divorcing couples in the State of Florida. If signed into law by Gov. DeSantis, SB 1796 would take effective
Read More...Traveling with your blended family will become the new normal following a divorce. It can become a stressful situation, but if kids are involved, you’ll want to do everything in your power to make sure that their wellbeing and safety is your top priority. There are a lot of unknowns when traveling with a blended family
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
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