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Category Archives: Family Law

Tampa Personal Injury Attorney: What happens during mediation?

Tampa Personal Injury Attorneys are constantly asked about what their clients can expect during mediation.  Regardless of the case, whether it is a car accident, slip and fall or family law case, the overwhelming majority of Tampa Bay Area judges will require mediation before the matter can go to trial.  There are three major points […]

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What is a deposition?

A deposition is a tool of discovery for Tampa trial attorneys to use during litigation. During a deposition, a deponent (the person being asked the questions) is placed under oath by the court reporter, or a notary if they’re appearing via telephone.  During the deposition, an attorney will ask the deponent multiple questions concerning the […]

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Tampa Child Support Attorneys: Am I entitled to Child Support?

Tampa child support attorneys are often asked how much people will owe for child support.  As we have discussed elsewhere on our Tampa child support attorney blog, Florida law imputes an ongoing duty on parents to continue supporting their children.  It is also worth noting parents cannot simply agree not to pay child support. The […]

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Can We Just Agree to No Child Support?

Tampa child support attorneys are often asked as to whether the father and mother of a child can agree that no child support is to be paid between the parties.   Simply put, this is generally not possible in Florida.   Florida law has recognized child support being a right and privilege belonging to a child rather […]

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What is the normal timetable for a divorce?

Tampa divorce attorneys are constantly asked about the timetable for a divorce case.  It is important to remember a few things during consideration of the divorce timetable.  First, court cases by their nature take a significant amount of time – things do not move quickly in court.  Secondly, many times ensuring the case is adequately […]

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I got served with a Petition for Divorce, what do I do now?

Being served with a Petition for Divorce is a frustrating and trying experience.  As a Tampa divorce attorney, I have encountered hundreds of folks in this exact situation.  Like all situation, the best thing you can do is to develop a plan and considering the entire situation.   Given our experiences with divorces, we recommend the […]

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What will the court consider when determining time sharing?

Tampa family law attorneys are often asked about what the court will consider in determining time sharing.  Fighting for custody of your child/children can be a stressful and worrisome experience. Our Tampa family law attorneys do everything possible to take as much stress and worry about of the process as possible. When determining parental rights […]

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Tampa Injunction Attorneys: Can I Get an Injunction?

Many Tampa Injunction Attorneys are asked about the specifics of obtaining injunctions in Florida.  It is worth providing a brief bit of background on injunctions prior to discussing how to obtain an injunction.  While they are more commonly known as restraining orders outside of Florida, they are formally referred to as injunctions in Florida.  There […]

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I was served with a domestic violence injunction, do I need to show up?

This question is often posed to Tampa domestic violence injunction attorneys by clients, who do not want to go to court, unless they absolutely have to.  Yes, if you fail to show to the domestic violence injunction hearing, more specifically the injunction return hearing, the domestic violence injunction will most certainly be granted unless the […]

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My Ex-Husband or Ex-Wife lied on Their Financial Affidavit, What Can I Do?

This is one of the most common issues raised to St. Petersburg family law attorneys during family law cases by the opposing parties.  They know their ex-spouse is hiding assets and overstating their expenses in their financial affidavit, but cannot prove it through documented evidence.  Frankly, “they lied on their financial affidavit” is likely one […]

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