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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…

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…

Child Testimony in High Conflict Child Custody Cases

Should Children Testify in High Conflict Child Custody Cases in Tampa Bay? Tampa Child Custody Attorney Donald Gilbert provides experienced legal insight into children’s testimonies in high conflict child custody cases in Tampa Bay and Florida. Child Custody & Family Law Attorneys Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas County If you are experiencing a high conflict child custody matter, please reach out to speak to a Tampa Bay child custody lawyer at Nilo J Sanchez & Associates PA Family Law & Divorce Attorneys.…

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.…

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…

Postnuptial Agreements & Florida Family Law

Post Nuptial Agreements – Florida Family Law In Florida, many couples choose to enter into prenuptial agreements. Spouses are frequently unaware that like prenuptials, postnuptial agreements are lawful but entered into after marriage. They are both legally binding contracts that clearly define and pre-determine what each party’s obligations are during and after marriage, should it end in divorce. Postnuptial contracts can serve to protect your assets but, they can also provide protection for specific relief in the event of the…

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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.…

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…

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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…

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…