Polk County FL

Substance abuse and custody, FL

Presumption of 50/50 Timesharing and Substance Abuse

Substance Abuse & Effect on 50/50 Timesharing in Florida In Florida, the courts look to FL Statute 61:13 as it applies to and to determine child custody and timesharing. The standard is to look to the best interests of the child as it relates to parenting plans (timesharing) and parental responsibility. In Tampa Bay’s family  courts, there is a presumption towards 50/50 timesharing which has been solidified by the recent change to child custody laws in Florida. Overcoming this presumption…

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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…

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supplemental petition to modify

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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Gray, over 50 divorce Tampa Bay

Senior & Gray Divorces in Tampa Bay on the Rise

Over 50 Divorces Amongst the Highest in Tampa Bay, Florida Recent studies and our own experience shows that gray divorce rates in Tampa Bay are increasing. Last year, Florida ranked almost the highest for divorce rates out of 51 states. Interestingly, Florida’s divorce rates have been steadily decreasing yet they have been increasing with those who have reached their “golden years.” Unlike their younger counterparts who must contend with child custody and child support matters in contested divorces, older couples…

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Divorce

Divorce Hillsborough, Pinellas & Pasco County, Florida Additional Locations/ Jurisdictions  If you are divorcing in Tampa Bay, call Attorney Nilo Sanchez & Associates PA, Family Law & Divorce Lawyers to schedule a divorce consultation. We offer Zoom, telephonic and in-person divorce and family law consultations for your convenience. Nilo J Sanchez & Associates have specialized in Florida Divorce & Family Law for 30+ years, representing clients in multiple jurisdictions including the 13th and 6th Circuits in a variety of family…

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