Tampa Family Law Blog
Divorce, mediation, your parenting plan and more
In the state of Florida, mediation is a requirement before the court can rule on the various important issues in your divorce. Such issues include property distribution, alimony, child support and your parenting plan. Prepare well, and organize your thoughts ahead of...
How can I modify my child support obligation?
Life brings many changes. You can never be sure what the future will bring, which is why child support laws allow for modification of a support order. The court understands that sometimes finances change or circumstances change in a way that makes the current order...
Experiment illustrates domestic violence double standard
Multiple scientific studies conducted by reputable organizations have demonstrated that men can be victims of domestic violence, just as women can. The Crime Report cites data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showing that 37.2 million men in the...
What is the difference between marital and non-marital assets?
When dividing property in a divorce, the court will often try to determine to whom it belongs. They will start by looking at what the law says about the ownership of marital property. The Florida Bar explains the law distinguishes between marital property and...
What main factors do courts consider in custody matters?
As part of your divorce from your current spouse, you have to turn your attention to understanding how child custody works in Florida. You cannot say with 100% certainty whether the judge sides with you regarding your desires for custody of your son or daughter. North...
Are you prepared to handle divorce during the holidays?
You did your best to hold off on divorcing your spouse and starting a new life in Florida until after the holidays, but life had different plans in store for you. While you may not be entirely alone this year, it could be the first holiday season in a while that you...
What can I do if I’m being stalked?
Stalking is a criminal behavior that can have serious consequences. While strangers can stalk people they don't know, many stalkers are well-acquainted with his or her victims. According to CBS News, most stalking cases involve a person who's had an intimate romantic...
Modifying a child support order
Florida parents do what they can to provide the best life possible for their children. In situations where the parents no longer cohabitate, there is often a child support order in place dictating how much one parent must pay to the other. Since children grow and...
Common child custody agreements in Florida
Divorce rates in Florida hover around 50% for first marriages. Many of these marriages have children and require a child custody agreement. While child support and child custody are similar, the court decides on them separately. The 2019 Florida Statutes detail both...
How can I tell if the other parent is abusing our child?
Since the state of Florida works to have both parents work together to raise the child, it is important for you to report any signs of neglect or abuse by your ex. Reporting the abuse can save your child from further harm. The court takes abuse seriously and can use...
