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Choosing the Right Divorce Attorney

Even with an amicable divorce, you need the right divorce attorney. Finding the right one takes a little research and, in most cases, an interview with the person who will have a great deal of insight to your personal life. So, how do people find the right attorney for their divorce? We have a few…

Three Things You May Not Have Thought About Regarding Divorce

Divorce can be one of the most stressful and expensive experiences of your life. Most people do not reach the decision to divorce without great thought. However, they may not know what to expect during the process or even how to get started. Even if you and your spouse agree that it is time to…

How Domestic Violence/Abuse is Relevant in Your Divorce

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. As a divorce attorney, we are saddened by how many times an individual discloses that they suffer from domestic violence or abuse. No one deserves to be abused. Not you and not your children. Although many people think of domestic abuse only as domestic violence where one party physically…

Tips for a Successful Divorce Mediation

As Florida law now requires you to try divorce through mediation or collaboration before appearing in front of a judge (in most cases), going into talks with someone you no longer care to be around can feel daunting. However, as a mediation divorce attorney, we have some tips to help you have successful divorce mediation…

Steps of a Collaborative Divorce

If you are planning to file for divorce in Pinellas County, or elsewhere in Florida, you will need to try either collaboration or mediation before taking your divorce to court. Collaborative divorce is a great option if you want and need the input of a divorce attorney throughout the process. Here are the steps you…

Should My Child Have Input to Our Timesharing Agreement?

In Pinellas County, and throughout Florida, the courts try to award joint custody arrangement with each parent having significant quality time with their children. Sometimes that means a 50/50 timesharing agreement, other times it looks a little different. However, it is not uncommon for a client to ask us whether their child’s desires can or…

Frequently Asked Questions About Divorce Through Mediation

Florida is a no-fault divorce state. It is also one of the few states that requires you to at least try mediation before appearing before a judge. For couples who can communicate amicably, mediation is an increasingly common means to a divorce in Clearwater. However, because it is not the traditional way to divorce, it…

Can My Ex-Spouse File for Divorce Modification Without Me?

If you believe that your ex-spouse may be tempted to file for divorce modification without your involvement in Largo, read on. This blog post will discuss how to find out if it is possible, and how you can protect yourself. Is a Divorce Modification Possible? Your ex-spouse can file to amend your final marriage dissolution agreement…

Is It Time For A Divorce Modification?

You separated from your former spouse and have been enjoying your newfound freedoms for some time in Largo, but life throws a curve ball your way, and you are now looking at your dissolution agreement wishing you had done things differently. No need to sweat it— a divorce modification is an option under particular circumstances.…

What Your Divorce Attorney Can Teach You about Independence

Today, you can hire a divorce attorney right here in Largo, but things were not always so convenient. In previous years, strict laws regarding matrimony in some states made divorce somewhat complicated. Sometimes it was necessary for residents appealing for separation to travel to other parts of the country and fulfill residency requirements to complete their dissolution.…