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Bail bonds are used within the criminal justice system to allow people who have been arrested for criminal activity to be released from jail while awaiting their trial. Most bonds require the use of money or property as collateral to incentivize the defendant to appear in court on the set date. The federal courts and […]
Learn More...If your current alimony payment is not meeting your financial needs, you may have legal options available. Florida law allows you to modify certain types of alimony payments whether they were awarded by the court or mutually agreed to. Durational, Permanent, and Rehabilitative alimony can be modified unless the parties have agreed otherwise. When parties […]
Learn More...When two people dissolve what was once a loving relationship, emotions can run high. Just ask any Tampa divorce attorney and chances are, he or she will agree. Why? According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence’s statistics, more than 16,000 people in the U.S. alone are killed or physically injured each year at the hands […]
Learn More...Before long, many Floridians will be sharpening their pencils and pulling out the calculators in an attempt to figure out their yearly tax returns. With that said, our Tampa divorce lawyer wanted to spend a few moments talking about the tax implications posed by alimony and child support orders. Let’s start with alimony and move on […]
Learn More...In recent years, the State of Florida’s alimony laws have come under intense scrutiny. Many people are calling for its reform while others fight against the proposed changes. Nonetheless, as it stands now, the rules governing alimony are spelled out in Civil Practice and Procedure Statute 61.08, Chapter 61. They state that either spouse may request […]
Learn More...If you are currently going through the process of getting a divorce, you may be tempted to go through the process alone, as you believe that it will be easier and less complicated than if you sought the help of a divorce lawyer. However, a divorce is a complex legal process, and in most situations, […]
Learn More...One of the hot button issues for any divorce where children are involved is child time sharing. Of course, especially where the divorce is not amicable, disputes arise about how frequent and how long visits will be between parents. If joint custody is awarded and the child spends significant time with each parent, bonds can […]
Learn More...Child time sharing issues can be a tricky thing during parts of the year, especially during the holidays when family time is important with each parent. When you have kids, deciding who has more access to them can be a stressful situation, especially when it’s supposed to stay permanent. However, modifications are a common occurrence […]
Learn More...Working with a Tampa divorce attorney doesn’t necessarily end once final agreements are done in the divorce process. Sometimes modifications need to be done possibly months or even years down the line. If we helped you with your initial divorce here at Hackworth Law Firm, we plan to be around to help you again if […]
Learn More...Divorces can often be complex, messy, and emotional. One situation that occurs during a divorce is alimony. Alimony can become a complicated situation because the terms of alimony may not mean the same for a man or a woman depending on the state you currently reside, and your unique situation. Here are a few things men […]
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