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Court’s High Standards Emergency Custody Hearings

Florida Courts Set High Standard for Emergency Custody Hearings One of the issues that very often comes up is whether a situation regarding timesharing and a minor child has risen or rises to the level of an emergency or not. Having practiced as a child custody lawyer in Tampa Bay and specializing in Florida Family Law for over 30 years, it’s a very difficult decision to make. The family courts in Florida set a very high standard before a matter…

Change of Circumstances & Custody Modifications

Substantial Change of Circumstances & Custody Modifications Many things can change when you’re co-parenting. Situations in timesharing often ebb and flow. Some parents who share time can do so seamlessly, while others may have minor, unexpected situations that although are frustrating, do not warrant legal action. But what happens when a timesharing or custody situation becomes the new normal or has financial implications? Major (substantial) unanticipated changes in timesharing schedules and obligations can cause significant issues for the parent who…

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Attorneys for Emergency Custody Tampa

Attorney Donald Gilbert on Emergency Motions & Child Custody Tampa Attorney Don Gilbert at Nilo J Sanchez & Associates PA Family Law & Divorce Attorneys explains when the courts might grant an emergency motion in Family court in Tampa. Family judges are hesitant to grant emergency hearings, even when there are accusations of child abuse. If you are a party to any type of emergency motion or emergency hearing such as in emergency motion for child custody, it is highly…

Tampa Pre-Nuptial Agreement Attorneys

Tampa Pre-Nuptial Agreement Attorneys Professional athletes, high net worth individuals and young professionals in Tampa Bay who are getting married will likely be advised to enter into a pre-marital contract. As well, their future spouse may also be advised to do the same. Doing so can be highly beneficial to all parties involved and can help them to avoid a high conflict divorce. Pre-marital contracts aren’t only for those with high assets. Prenuptial agreements are becoming more common, particularly with…

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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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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…

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.…

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…

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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…

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…

Family Law Attorneys in Tampa Striving for Your Safe, Secure Future

Family Law & Divorce Attorney – Tampa, FL Facing Your Future with Confidence Nilo J. Sanchez & Associates PA Tampa Family Law & Divorce Attorneys understand that life planning sometimes doesn’t include things you’ve planned for. So, when life changes at 30 or 55 and familial conflicts or a divorce arises, we still believe that your future is still very much ahead of you. Whether you are a high net worth individual with no children or a stay at home…

Female Divorce Attorneys a Client’s Preference

Female Divorce Attorneys – A Client’s Preference The process of hiring a family law attorney is a very personal choice that should never be taken lightly. It should not simply be limited to an attorney’s experience as a negotiator or litigator but your comfort level should be considered. Hiring a Female Family Law Attorney in Tampa Bay Personal preferences must be considered when hiring a family law attorney. Legal matters such as divorce and child custody (time-sharing) can initiate varying…

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2017 Florida Alimony Reform

Divorce and Alimony Law Tampa Bay, FL *UPDATE 2023 Alimony FAQ Alimony Reform Returns in 2017 as Senate Bill 412 and HB 283 Recently, alimony reform bills were referred to the Children, Families & Elder Affairs, along with the Judiciary and Rules Committees continuing the annual fight for Florida Alimony Reform. Alimony is a controversial topic in Florida, especially for couples who have divorced or who are considering divorce. But in the past, the issue of child support and time…

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Violating Parenting Plans in Florida

Violating Parenting Plans in Florida In Florida, it is required for parents with children who are divorcing or establishing paternity to fill out a parenting plan. This parenting plan, once approved by the court, becomes a binding agreement which is enforceable by the court. Sometimes, it becomes a struggle for cooperation and abiding by a parenting plan. Unfortunately, in some cases, violations of parenting plans are constant, rather than an occasional thing. Interfering with Timesharing in Florida Sharing time with…

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Family Law Attorneys – Land O Lakes, Pasco County, FL

Divorce Attorneys Land O Lakes, FL