Divorce

Unique Timesharing Challenges for First Responders

Tampa Family Law Attorneys for First Responders & Military First responders are wired to spring into action when they’re called to do so. You work tirelessly to ensure that we are safe in Tampa Bay. Your work schedules can make family life extremely challenging. If you’re divorced, or anticipating a divorce, we understand the unique position that you are in. If you are currently sharing custody or anticipate timesharing with your minor child, it is important that your family law…

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FACP Statistics on Collaborative Divorce

Collaborative Divorce Outcomes The Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals (FACP) statistics from surveyed Florida collaborative professionals showed: 92% of collaborative cases in FL completed with full agreement. 95% of collaborative cases in FL completed within 1 year. 84% of collaborative cases in FL completed in less than 9 months. If you’re divorcing in Tampa Bay, hiring a collaborative divorce attorney may or may not be the right choice for you This is why we feel it’s important to offer our divorcing clients…

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Forensic Experts in High Asset Divorces

Forensic Experts & High Asset Divorce in Tampa Bay ? Related: Divorce & Business Valuations  Why You Need Them Unique Challenges in High Net Worth Divorces Tampa High Asset Divorce Attorneys Protecting Your Assets in a Divorce in Tampa Bay  Sports Divorce & High Asset Divorce Attorneys Tampa What to Expect in a High Asset Divorce    

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The Importance of Financial Disclosures When Divorcing

Divorcing in Tampa Bay & the Importance of Financial Disclosures Financial Disclosures are mandatory under Florida Law when divorcing. It’s important to provide as much documentation to your divorce attorney. This aides in completing an in-depth analysis of the party’s finances to determine marital assets and valuations. Learn more: Steps in contested and uncontested divorces in Florida  Related: Business Valuations and Why You Need Them  

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Motion for Exclusive Use of Marital Home Florida

How to Obtain Exclusive Use of Marital Home in Tampa Bay & Florida Attorney Briana Pearson at Nilo J Sanchez & Associates PA  located in Tampa, Florida discusses some reasons and solutions for obtaining temporary, exclusive use of your marital home. Couples can enter into a mutual agreement or, if domestic violence, mental health or physical health is in question, motioning the courts for temporary, exclusive use of the marital home may be in order.   Family Law & Divorce Lawyers…

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Florida Divorces & Options for Resolve

Types of Divorces in Tampa Bay & Florida There are basically four types of divorce (dissolution of marriage) in Florida and are as follows:   Simplified Dissolution of Marriage (Uncontested Divorce, no children, no alimony, parties agree ) Dissolution of Marriage without Children or Property Dissolution of Marriage with Property, but no Children Dissolution of Marriage with Children We provide sound legal counsel and options for divorcing couples. If you are looking to hire the best contested divorce attorney or…

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Family Law Petitions, Answers & Deadlines

Opening & Answering a Divorce or Other Family Law Case in Tampa Bay, FL. Briana Pearson is an associate attorney at Nilo J Sanchez & Associates PA. Below, she discusses how a divorce or other family law case is opened in Tampa Bay. In addition, she explains what you need to do if you’ve been served a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (divorce papers), paternity action or other lawsuits related to Florida family law. Further, she notes the reasons and…

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FAQ New Florida Alimony Law

FAQs – Florida Alimony & Divorcing in Tampa Bay If you are divorced or you are divorcing in Tampa Bay, you probably have questions about the new alimony laws in Florida. For over 30 years we’ve specialized in Florida Family Law. It’s fair to say “alimony” has been one the most contentious subject matters for those who are divorcing, and for those who have divorced. It took a decade and several failed attempts to overhaul Florida Alimony, but this year’s…

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Bill Seeks to End Permanent Alimony in Florida

Tampa Family Law – Permanent  Alimony 2023 – 2024 This year has brought several changes to Florida Family Law including changes in child custody laws in Florida.  In a fourth attempt to overhaul Florida Alimony, another bill is back for consideration in the Florida Legislature in 2023. Consult with an Alimony Attorney in Tampa Bay Proposed Changes in Permanent Alimony With three prior alimony reform bills that were vetoed, doing away with permanent alimony is once again the focus. This…

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Steps in Uncontested & Contested Divorces in Tampa Bay

Steps to Finalize a Typical Uncontested / Contested Divorce in Tampa Bay To get a divorce in Florida, either you or your spouse would have to have been a resident continuously in the state of Florida for at least six months prior to the time that you file your petition for dissolution of marriage. One of the most essential requirements to a divorce, is to determine whether you’ll need to hire a contested divorce attorney near your court jurisdiction in …

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What is Settled First in a Contested Divorce in Tampa Bay?

How Are Matters Settled in Contested Divorces in Tampa Bay If you’ve reached this page, chances are you are contemplating divorce, or you’re looking for a contested divorce lawyer in Tampa Bay because you’ve been served with a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. If this is the case, and you’re wondering what must be settled in your divorce, you can read: What Must be Settled in a Contested Divorce in Florida.  Once you understand what must be settled, you will…

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Dissipation of Assets in a Florida Divorce

Worried About Marital Assets in Your Florida Divorce? If you are considering a divorce, our Tampa Divorce Lawyers understand that the financial aspects can be worrisome, at best. When the dissipation of a couple’s marital assets occurs, it has the power to disrupt any real possibility of an amicable or fair divorce process. Stopping a spouse from wasting or abusing your marital assets before too much damage is done is ideal. In some divorces, a judge may enter an injunction…

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Divorcing in Tampa Bay, Don’t Forget Self Care

Divorcing in Tampa Bay, Don’t Forget Self Care. The divorce attorneys at our Family Law Firm understand that the emotional stress that divorcing can create is something everyone should take seriously. We also play a part in our clients’ overall wellbeing and approach everyone from a place of compassion. We may not have the ability to help you heal, but we can offer some tips for wellbeing while your case is being resolved. Most importantly, we are committed to providing…

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Pets and Florida Divorce

Who Gets to Keep the Pets When Divorcing in Florida?

Who Gets the Pet in a Florida Divorce? In Florida, when couples decide to divorce, some mistakenly believe that one or the other will get sole custody of the family pet. It seems to make good sense since our pets are considered to be members of the family. The laws in Florida however, deem pets as marital property. Therefore, when divorcing in Tampa Bay and Florida pets are subjected to Florida’s equitable distribution laws. Unless you can prove that the…

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Business Valuations and Why You Need Them

Business Valuations and Divorcing in Florida If you’re divorcing in Florida and you are concerned about the process of asset and property division, particularly how it will apply to a business, the first step you should make is to seek legal counsel and representation. Higher net worth couples, particularly business owners, will want to ensure that their assets are accurately represented and protected prior to dividing those assets. At the law firm of Nilo J Sanchez & Associates, we have…

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