If you are looking into getting a divorce, you’re probably thinking of going to trial. But did you know there is another option? A lot of people haven’t heard about the mediation approach to divorce! If you are on cordial terms with your partner or if you want to work together as a team on
Read More...It is not always easy to determine exactly what category your debt will fall into under Florida law, but consulting with a divorce attorney when considering the end of your marriage can save you from mistakes and additional last-minute costly debt accumulation and responsibility. During a divorce in Florida, certain assets are subject to division
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...In general, you are officially served when an authorized process server knocks on your door, hands you the divorce papers, and states that you have been served. This process can be incredibly shocking, scary, and maybe even embarrassing. Sometimes my clients prefer to not give their spouses the heads up that they will be served
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...In September 2022, Christina Anton Garcia appeared on Mark Steckman’s show Business Beyond the Boardroom for a discussion on Divorce and Business. Mark chats with top family law attorney Christina Anton-Garcia about things business owners, executives & high net worth individuals must consider regarding marriage & divorce. Listen to the Episode Now Tampa Family
Read More...A recurring question we receive is “what is the difference between contested and uncontested divorce?” In this blog post, we break down the differences and what to expect with both. Uncontested Divorces What a treat – a divorce with no disagreements! An uncontested divorce is a divorce in which the spouses agree to every single
Read More...All states have established legal child support guidelines which help lawyers and the judge to determine a fair amount of child support a parent may need to pay every month. There are numerous factors considered with respect to this amount. These include the parent’s income and the needs of the child. Should these circumstances change,
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