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Establishing Paternity is the Smart Choice for Most Parents

Establishing Paternity in Tampa Bay & Why it Matters Many unwed parents in Tampa Bay wonder why establishing legal paternity is necessary, especially if they are co-parenting successfully without court intervention. The recent changes in Florida Law regarding parental responsibility and timesharing highlights the importance of establishing legal paternity and why the courts believe that it is in the best interest of the children. Catastrophic Events and Your Co-Parent If a parent falls ill or if they suffer another catastrophic…

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Ex Parte Motions in Florida Family Law

“Ex Parte” Hearings in Florida Family Courts There are certain situations when a person needs to ask the Florida courts for temporary relief without the other person being present. When a person seeks such relief in Family Courts in absence of the other spouse or parent, it is called an “Ex Parte” hearing. Tampa Family Law Attorneys Nilo J Sanchez & Associates have specialized in Florida Family Law for over 3 decades. If you believe you have a situation that…

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Parental Relocations & Long Distance Parenting Plans in Florida

Parental Relocations & Your Long Distance Parenting Plan As a parental relocation and Tampa child custody attorney, we have represented parents who have needed to relocate in their jobs and for other reasons due to changes in our economy. In Florida, it is important that you get permission from the courts to relocate and part of that process will be coming up with an agreeable long distance parenting plan. In Florida, many divorced and unmarried parents who share time do…

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Served with a Supplemental Petition for Modification?

You’ve Received a Supplemental Petition for Modification, Now What? In Florida, modifying final orders must meet specific criteria and generally require a permanent, substantial and unexpected change in circumstance. The most common types of post judgement modifications are ; Alimony Modifications Child Custody/Parenting Plan Modifications Other divorce modifications that are financial in nature Initial Filing and Response to Supplemental Petition for Modifications When a person is seeking relief from the courts by way of a Supplemental Petition for Modification, either…

Parental Alienation & Florida Family Law FAQs

Parental Alienation in Florida Law – FAQs What is Parental Alienation? Parental Alienation in it’s simplest form is defied as a purposeful effort of one parent to alienate a child’s affection towards the other parent. Both men and women can be alienators. Watch: Parental Alienation Florida Law What are Some Examples of Parental Alienation? There are several ways that a parent can alienate a child’s affection from the other parent. Some of the most common forms of alienation are; 1.…

Legal Remedies for Timesharing No Shows

Florida Law & Legal Remedies for Timesharing No-Shows In Tampa Bay and Florida, time-sharing is not only designed to help children foster a relationship with both parents, but it also serves to reduce the expenses of divorced or unmarried parents who substantially share time with their children. Depending on what your parenting plan indicates, a child support order is likely part of your final order. This order will be based in part on the amount of timeshare between the two…

Relocating for The Best Interest of Your Children

Relocating for The Best Interest of Your Children Relocating with a minor child in Florida is permissible without permission only if it is within 50 miles of their principal residence for more than 60 consecutive days without the permission of the court. It is also permissible when legal paternity has not been established. (See below) If you share physical custody of your children and wish to relocate or if you have been served with a petition for relocation with a…

Alimony in the time of Corona

Tampa Divorce Lawyer on Alimony Modifications If you are someone who is currently under a court order to provide spousal support ( also referred to as “alimony”), but you have been laid off or furloughed due to the coronavirus Nilo J. Sanchez and the office of Sanchez and Associates, P.A. may be able to help. Under Florida Statute 61.14, most forms of alimony are subject to modification or termination based on a substantial, material, involuntary, and unanticipated change in circumstances…

Modifying Alimony, Child Support, Timesharing in Tampa Bay

Modifying Alimony, Timesharing, Support in Tampa Bay We are in unprecedented economic times here in Tampa Bay and around the world. Millions have faced economic uncertainty since the pandemic. Recently, many parents are looking to us for help in modifying their parenting plans in Tampa Bay due to the storms, either by agreement and/or through legal proceedings. Unmarried parents and divorced couples who have existing orders for timesharing, alimony and/or child support are often left to wonder how they will comply…

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Living Wills & Health Care Directives

Living Wills & Advanced Directives As we come together during the COVID19 pandemic, it’s been a reminder to many how important it is to make sure that our affairs are in order. Legal documents such as living wills, DNR’s, advanced directives and general wills can provide security and peace of mind. Living wills and wills focus on directives for your healthcare, your children and family as well as your finances. Living wills, general wills and advanced directives are an important…

Health, Wealth and Divorce

Health, Wealth & Divorce Tampa Divorce Lawyer Nilo J Sanchez understands the complexity that some contested divorces present. A couple’s physical or mental health during the marriage and at the time of their divorce can present unique circumstances that require the expertise of a seasoned Tampa divorce attorney. Division of Assets & Property When divorcing in Florida, couples who are party to a contested divorce must settle their assets and liabilities. This process is called equitable distribution. Many couples believe…

General Overview of the Divorce Process in Tampa Bay, FL

General Discussion Divorce Process in Tampa Bay, Florida Tampa family law and divorce Attorney Nilo J Sanchez provides a general overview on the divorce process in Florida, explaining contested divorces vs uncontested divorces, and what to expect when you are divorcing in Tampa Bay. For more information read: Contested Divorces Uncontested Divorces Florida Divorce Nilo J Sanchez & Associates PA Family Law & Divorce Attorneys, Family Law Consultations: 813-879-4600 Every divorce is unique and consulting with Attorney Nilo J…

Tampa Bay Divorce & Family Law Helpful Links

Helpful Family Law Links Tampa Bay, FL Nilo J. Sanchez & Associates is a Tampa Family Law Firm representing clients who need a Family Law Attorney in Hillsborough County, Pasco County and in Pinellas County, Florida. If a lawsuit has been filed against you, if you need to file for divorce or if you need information about a family law matter such as child custody, legal paternity or a parental relocation matter, the following links may be helpful. If you…

Women Who Pay Spousal Support in Florida on the Rise

Women who Pay Spousal Support on the Rise in Florida Typically, when the subject of alimony is brought up, people assume that women are the sole recipients and men are being saddled with lifetime alimony payments to their ex-spouses. In Florida, there are three types of alimony that are typically awarded. Read: Types of Alimony Awarded In Florida divorces, alimony is based upon not only the duration of marriage, but also based upon the need of one party, the ability…

Importance of Establishing Paternity Prior to Relocating with a Minor Child

Relocating without First Establishing Paternity If you are a mother of a child who was born out of wedlock and you relocate outside the state of Florida prior to a legal action being filed, the Father of the child can file a Petition to Establish Paternity with a request for relief that includes returning the child to Florida within six months of removing the child. So, just when you thought that taking that fantastic job out of the court’s jurisdiction…