Category Archives: Divorce Lawyer
Newest Divorce Study Indicates Divorces Are on the Decline
You’ve heard the statistic that 50% of all marriages end in divorce. That statistic was widely popularized in the 1970s just after the Cultural Revolution reshaped the American landscape forever. Today, the statistic is still widely believed. However, the most recent data indicates that a 50% divorce rate is no longer accurate. Both divorce… Read More »
Legal Agreements for Separated Couples Who Live Apart While Staying Married
In some cases, a couple will agree to separate while remaining married. The decision to do so is a personal one. You may not be ready for the finality of a divorce or there may be financial reasons for avoiding divorce. Regardless of your reasons, you will want to put certain things in writing…. Read More »
What is Discovery in a Tampa, FL Divorce?
The term “discovery” is lawyerly language for the exchange of documents that is necessary for the parties in a divorce proceeding to be fully informed as to all the relevant facts in a divorce case. For example, how would one calculate alimony or child support without knowing the financial information of the party who… Read More »
Allegations of Alcohol and Drug Abuse in a Florida Custody Case
Under recent changes to Florida’s rules, parents are allotted 50/50 timesharing as the default arrangement ordered by the courts. However, the Florida courts also use a “best interests of the child” standard to deviate from the default presumption when it is appropriate. If one parent is determined to be unfit, they may have limited… Read More »
What is the Intentional Dissipation of Marital Assets in a Florida Divorce?
Financial problems are a common reason why marriages end and divorces ensue. In some cases, this happens intentionally. The intentional dissipation of marital assets refers to a situation in which one spouse intentionally spends money in order to prevent the other spouse from getting the money in a divorce. In other words, it describes… Read More »
What is the Dissipation of Assets in a Florida Divorce?
Adultery is one of the most common reasons for divorce. However, Florida is a no-fault state when it comes to divorce. That means that fault-based grounds are not considered by the court when determining the division of assets. In Florida, the only legal grounds for divorce is the breakdown of the marriage colloquially known… Read More »
What is Parental Alienation Syndrome?
When divorcing parents have children it adds an incredible amount of stress to the divorce. Rights to the children are often a contentious part of the divorce proceedings. In some cases, one parent will use the children as a battleground in the divorce proceedings. They will say awful things about the other parent in… Read More »
Co-Parenting Apps Help Facilitate Communication Between Spouses
Co-parenting after a divorce is not always a simple process, but there are tools at your disposal that can help produce a better result. Phone apps are now available that help parents communicate. Some of them even have tone meters to determine how your words are coming across. These digital apps are designed specifically… Read More »
Cryptocurrency and Your Tampa, FL Divorce
Cryptocurrency has seen its fair share of ups and downs recently. Not too long ago, it was considered an unusual investment choice. Today, however, cryptocurrency investment has become more mainstream. For that reason, it has played a role in many Florida divorces. In this article, the Tampa, FL divorce lawyers at Westchase Law, P.A…. 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 »