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Marriage & Divorce Over 50 – Part 2 – Gray Marriage
Marriage for the first time or remarriage at an older than average age comes with different considerations than those who are young and marrying. You are likely in a different place financially. There may be children, either still in the home or adult ones. And, of course, you may both have a house full of…
Read MoreMarriage & Divorce Over 50 – Part 1 – Gray Divorce
Over the past decade there has been a surprising increase in both marriages and divorces of people over 50. Over the next two blogs, we are going to share some advice as a family law firm that you should take into consideration whether you are looking for a divorce attorney or someone to handle a…
Read MorePlan a Visit with Your Attorney & Financial Advisor Post-Divorce
As much as you may want to take a break and exhale when your divorce is finalized, you now have a new to-do list. In addition to attending to everyday life to-dos, your post-divorce to-do list includes some important things. We put some of our recommendations in our previous blog, but because the legal and…
Read MoreYour Post-Divorce Checklist
There are still a few things you and your attorney will need to do post-divorce. We will go into that as well as what you should discuss with your financial planner in more detail in our next blog. However, after working in family law for decades, we know there are many things that newly divorced…
Read MoreDividing Assets & Debts in a Divorce
Because Florida is a no-fault divorce state, assets and debts are often divided equally between spouses. However, that is more of a generalization than a rule. In fact, there are exceptions in the law regarding division of both. The financial implications can be significant if you do not have an experienced divorce lawyer helping you…
Read MoreWhy Hire a Local Divorce Attorney
Florida allows you to file for divorce without the help of a lawyer. Because of this, we are often asked why someone should hire a local divorce attorney if legally they can divorce without one. There are many reasons; in short, a divorce lawyer brings a lot of experience and knowledge that will work to…
Read MoreHelp from a Domestic Violence Lawyer
Many who are victims of domestic violence believe they do not need or cannot afford a domestic violence lawyer. However, even if you are only looking to file for an injunction (also known as a restraining order), having an attorney can benefit you in many ways. Your Lawyer is an Expert at Paperwork Assuming you…
Read MoreTypes of Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
October is National Domestic Violence Month. Obviously, it is not something we celebrate, but rather to bring awareness. Many people question whether their situation qualifies for a domestic violence restraining order or domestic violence injunction as it is legally called in Florida. There are many types of abuse and if you think you are a…
Read MoreMediation Myths
If you are hesitant about utilizing mediation for your divorce in Pinellas County, make sure something you have heard that is steering you away from mediation is not a myth. We know that some people do not have success utilizing mediation for their divorce, but for many, it is a great option. Myth #1 –…
Read MoreFAQs About Collaborative Divorce
One of the more common methods to obtaining a dissolution of marriage in Florida is through a collaborative divorce. However, because the name is not clear as to exactly what it is, many people have questions. As a collaborative divorce lawyer, we have gathered many of the most frequently asked questions here for easy reference.…
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