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Debunking Myths Concerning Mediation in a Florida Divorce
Many Florida residents have some interesting opinions when it comes to mediating a divorce. Suffice it to say, these opinions do not reflect the reality of the situation. In Florida, couples are required by law to attempt mediation. If mediation doesn’t work out, then the case may proceed to litigation which is the type… Read More »
What is a Domestic Violence Injunction?
Domestic violence is defined as any assault or battery upon a household member. This can include assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, false imprisonment, kidnapping, sexual assault, sexual battery, or stalking. When domestic violence occurs, the victim can petition the court for a domestic violence injunction colloquially referred to as a restraining order. In… Read More »
How Do I Prepare for Divorce Mediation in Tampa, FL?
Mediation is the most popular way to end a marriage in Florida. The Florida courts will require divorcees to attempt mediation before bringing the matter before the courts. In mediation, you will meet with an attorney who will help you negotiate a settlement for your divorce. In this article, the Tampa, FL divorce mediation… Read More »
Child Custody Disputes and Your Tampa Divorce
It sometimes happens that one spouse in a divorce makes allegations against the other spouse related to their conduct toward the children. It also happens that one spouse uses custody as a means of hurting the other parent. In these cases, you want to be very careful about how you proceed. The court will… Read More »
How Child Support Calculated in Florida and Modifying Child Support Payments
Florida uses an income shares model to determine how much child support should be paid. In other words, it totals the incomes of both parents. As an example, if one parent is making $3,500 a month in net income while the other parent is making $2,500 a month, the court would consider the total… Read More »
Do You Need an Attorney to File for Divorce in Tampa, Florida?
At the risk of sounding self-serving, the answer to this question is generally “yes”. While there is no law that states you must have an attorney to file for divorce in Florida, the divorce will change your life dramatically and your financial situation will become unstable. The reason why divorces end up before the… Read More »
Understanding Mediation in a Florida Divorce
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution. It is considered mandatory in a Florida divorce to pursue mediation prior to litigating your divorce. A litigated divorce is similar to what you see on television programs that like to turn up the heat on the drama. Most television programs would not air an episode… Read More »
Do I Need Permission to Move More than 50 Miles if I am a Custodial Parent?
The State of Florida has a relocation statute that is found in Florida Statutes § 61.13001. To answer the question bluntly, the answer is “yes”. You must file a petition to relocate if you plan on moving more than 50 miles away from your current address and you have a minor child. If you… Read More »
Is an Uncontested Divorce in Your Best Interests?
There are many ways to dissolve a marriage in Florida. Those can include mediation, collaborative divorce, and litigation. However, the simplest and fastest way to dissolve a marriage is by filing an uncontested divorce. An uncontested divorce is a proceeding in which both parties draft their divorce decree and mutually agree on all of… Read More »
Obtaining a Domestic Violence Injunction in Tampa, FL
Under Florida law, domestic violence is considered any assault or battery on any individual within their household. This includes: Assault and aggravated assault Battery and aggravated battery Sexual assault and sexual battery Stalking and aggravated stalking Kidnapping False imprisonment It can also include any criminal offense that results in injury to one party. In… Read More »