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Importance of Documentation in High Conflict Custody Matters

Importance of Documentation in High Conflict Custody Matters When determining timesharing and custody in Florida, judges must look to the “best interest of the child” as laid out in Florida Statute Section 61.13(3) that states: “When establishing or modifying parental responsibility and creating, developing, approving, or modifying a parenting plan the best interests of the child must be the primary consideration. It is Florida public policy that each minor child has frequent and continuing contact with both parents after the…

Unique Timesharing Challenges for First Responders

Tampa Family Law Attorneys for Military & First Responders First responders and our military are wired to spring into action when they’re called to do so. You work tirelessly to ensure that we are safe and 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…

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Florida Law Safe Exchange & Parenting Plans

Safe Exchange of Minor Children & Parenting Plans Effective July 2024 In 2022, a Florida woman was killed after she agreed to a last-minute custody exchange. She and her 4-year-old daughter met the father in a restaurant parking lot. Soon after, Carli’s body was found buried in a shallow grave in Alabama. The father of the minor child has been charged. The incident sparked proposed legislation crafted in part by the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar initially died…

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

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

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…

Family Law Petitions, Answers & Deadlines

Opening & Answering a Divorce or Other Family Law Case in Tampa Bay, FL. If you’ve been served with a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (divorce papers), paternity action or if you need to open a family law case in Tampa Bay, it can be highly beneficial to consult with a family law attorney. Although you aren’t required to have an attorney, filing and responding to family law petitions can be an arduous process. Deadlines When Answering a Family Law…

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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 …

Divorce, Family Law Modification Lawyers, Tampa Bay

How to Obtain a Family Law Modification in Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Divorce & Family Law Modification Attorneys Divorce Modifications – In Florida, once parties are divorced either party can seek a post divorce modification. Before doing so, you are required to prove that there has been a substantial, permanent and unexpected change in circumstances. Florida Statutes specifies that when modifying a post judgement order, the change must be material in nature and unanticipated at the time of your divorce. What Constitutes a Substantial and Material Change of Circumstances in…

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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How Long Does a Father Have to Establish Paternity in Florida

How Long Does a Father Have to Establish Legal Paternity in Florida? Frequently, men in Tampa Bay do not discover that they’re new dads until well after the child is born. In Florida, unmarried mothers are under no obligation to disclose the birth of a child to the father. Unmarried moms’ in Florida have full custody until legal paternity is established. Florida statutes recognizes this and provides dads with “fathers’ rights” beginning with the ability to file a paternity action.…

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Served with a Paternity Action in Tampa Bay?

Have You Been Served with a Paternity Lawsuit in Tampa Bay If you have been named in a paternity action, it will be highly beneficial to consult with an experienced Tampa paternity Attorney. Nilo J Sanchez & Associates represents mothers and fathers in paternity actions in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco County, Florida. Understanding that each paternity case has unique circumstances, we posses both mediation skills and we are experienced, top rated Tampa child custody litigation attorneys should your paternity case…

Tampa Child Custody Lawyer on Holiday Timesharing

Summer & Holiday Timesharing Conflicts Whether it’s the holidays or summer timesharing, we understand that it is not always a happy occasion for co-parents and children. Conflicts can be expected for some co-parenting moms and dads, but even parents who otherwise share time with their minor children amicably, the breaks or holidays can spur strife. Any prior, ongoing timesharing struggles bring a greater amount of stress, frustration and strife for all involved but particularly the children. Although parents struggling with…

How Gaurdian ad Litems Evaluate Child Custody

How Gaurdian ad Litems Evaluate Child Custody Gaurdian ad Litems (GALs)are frequently used in Florida child custody cases to help the courts evaluate and to make decisions in custody litigations. Once requested by either party, and appointed to your case, a Guardian Ad Litem has been appointed to your case they will begin their investigation into areas that help them to advocate for the best interests of the child(ren). They are not attorneys for either party. A GAL typically will…

Preparing for a Family Law Zoom Hearing

Preparing for a Zoom or Video Conference Hearing in Tampa Bay Family Courts Due to COVID19, family law and divorce hearings are taking place via video conference in most family law courts and jurisdictions in Tampa Bay. If you have been informed that a hearing has been scheduled and you will be appearing via video conferencing, please take note of the following to ensure that your hearing goes smoothly. **You will be provided with a call-in telephone number and other…