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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…

Divorcing in Tampa Bay, Don’t Forget Self Care

Divorcing in Tampa Bay, Don’t Forget Self Care. The divorce attorneys at our Family Law Firm understand that the emotional stress that divorcing can create is something everyone should take seriously. We also play a part in our clients’ overall wellbeing and approach everyone from a place of compassion. We may not have the ability to help you heal, but we can offer some tips for wellbeing while your case is being resolved. Most importantly, we are committed to providing…

Who Gets to Keep the Pets When Divorcing in Florida?

Who Gets the Pet in a Florida Divorce? In Florida, when couples decide to divorce, some mistakenly believe that one or the other will get sole custody of the family pet. It seems to make good sense since our pets are considered to be members of the family. The laws in Florida however, deem pets as marital property. Therefore, when divorcing in Tampa Bay and Florida pets are subjected to Florida’s equitable distribution laws. Unless you can prove that the…

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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.…

Relocating vs. Moving Your Minor Children in Florida

Relocating vs. Moving with Your Minor Children in Florida Parents are moving and relocating now more than ever for a variety of reasons. What’s the difference between moving and relocating? If you’re co-parenting, the difference between moving and relocating is moving in excess of 50 miles from your current home. If you have shared parental responsibility in Tampa Bay and you wish to move in excess of 50 miles from the address listed on your last order, consulting with our…

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Florida Divorce Settlements & Taxes

Florida Divorce Settlements & Taxes Equitable Distribution (Division of Assets) As seasoned contested divorce attorneys in Tampa Bay, it’s important to note that taxes should be considered in any divorce settlement in Florida. In Florida, equitable distribution or the division of the marital assets in a divorce is an area that effects your financial future. It is our goal to ensure that your best interests are protected in any contested divorce, and particularly when there are high assets involved. The…

Family Law Attorneys for Pro-Athlete, Celebrity & CEO’s

Tampa Divorce & Family Law Attorneys for Pro-Athletes, CEO’s & High Net Worth Couples When celebrity couples in Tampa Bay divorce, including professional athletes or high profile CEOS, great care must be taken to ensure that you are being represented by competent and experienced family law attorneys. If you’re looking for legal counsel or representation and you need a seasoned divorce and family law attorney for pro-athletes or professionals with high assets, consider our law firm. Conveniently located in Tampa,…

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Business Valuations and Why You Need Them

Business Valuations and Divorcing in Florida If you’re divorcing in Florida and you are concerned about the process of asset and property division, particularly how it will apply to a business, the first step you should make is to seek legal counsel and representation. Higher net worth couples, particularly business owners, will want to ensure that their assets are accurately represented and protected prior to dividing those assets. At the law firm of Nilo J Sanchez & Associates, we have…

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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…

Unique Challenges in High Net Worth Divorces

High Net Worth Divorces in Florida High net worth divorces come with specific and unique challenges to each couple’s situation. There are a several aspects to consider in any contested divorce in Tampa Bay. For individuals with high assets, divorcing can be an incredibly complex and lengthy process. It’s crucial to hire an Tampa divorce attorney who has the resources you need to reach your desired outcome. Whether by way of negotiating marital settlement agreements, collaborative processes or through divorce…

The Marital Home and Florida Divorces

Who Gets the Marital Home in a Florida Divorce? If you’re anticipating a divorce in Tampa Bay, you may already know about Florida’s equitable distribution laws. The division of assets will be one of the most important and possibly one that brings the most conflict aside from child custody matters. Learn More: Equitable Distribution Florida Divorce Minimizing the stress of divorce begins with hiring an experienced Tampa Bay divorce lawyer who specializes in Florida Family Law and the laws of…

How Gaurdian ad Litems Evaluate Child Custody

How Guardian ad Litems Evaluate Child Custody Matters Guardian 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 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 focus on the following areas…

Response to Supplemental Petition to Relocate with a Minor Child

What to Do if You’ve Been Served with a Supplemental Petition to Relocate with a Minor Child in Tampa Bay If you’ve been served with a Supplemental Petition to Relocate with a Minor Child in Pasco, Pinellas or Hillsborough County, Florida, take a deep breath and read over your documents carefully. For prompt assistance and to schedule a consultation with a child custody attorney in Tampa Bay. please call (813) 879-4600. We understand that the thoughts of having your child relocated…

Florida Alimony Reform 2021

FLORIDA ALIMONY REFORM 2021 This month the vote for Bills HB 1599 and SB 1922 on alimony reform was put on hold after public testimony from those who are for and against reform, particularly lifetime alimony which proponents seek to eliminate. However, if it passes, reform will also effect bridge the gap alimony, rehabilitative alimony and durational alimony as soon as July 2021. In addition to alimony, there is quite a bit of language in these Bill that reference timesharing…