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Category Archives: Family Law

How do Tampa Divorce Attorneys Help Keep Your Stuff?

During a divorce, one of the most pressing issues confronting Tampa Divorce Attorneys is which spouse gets which property.  Married couples rack up a lot of stuff during their time together and often the value of the items are as much sentimental as monetary.  Basically, it is very difficult to determine who will get exactly […]

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How much does a Tampa divorce lawyer cost?

Tampa divorce lawyers are often asked about their fees.  Obviously, this is a very important factor for many individuals going through a divorce.  Divorces literally change someone’s financial situation indefinitely and it is important to consider this when retaining the services of a Tampa divorce lawyer.  As I have told countless potential clients, it doesn’t […]

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What is the Florida’s Relocation Statute?

Tampa family law attorneys are often questioned about Florida’s Relocation Statute because parents want to quickly move because of job opportunities, to be closer to their family, etc.  The Relocation Statute is codified by Florida Statute Section 61.13001.  Tampa family law attorneys are often confronted with difficult situations under this statute because they are forced […]

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What is a deposition?

A deposition is one of many discovery tools available to attorneys in the court system.  They involve a deponent being asked questions concerning the case under oath by an attorney.  Exhibits can be used during the deposition and questions asked specifically concerning same.    The deponent’s attorney is permitted to make objections in very limited circumstances. […]

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Why do Tampa family law attorneys make their clients prepare financial affidavits?

Ultimately one of the most common questions to the Tampa Family Law Attorneys of Hackworth Law concerns the need and requirement for a party to continually file new, updated financial affidavits.  While this is an undoubtedly and frustrating process, it is required under the Florida rules governing family law cases.  For your convenience, we have […]

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Considering a divorce, what is equitable distribution?

Equitable distribution is generally one of the most hotly contested issues in a divorce.  Arguably the most difficult area of a divorce is the division of assets and debts between the two spouses, aside from issues concerning child custody.   Many folks going through a divorce just want to know essentially what am I going to […]

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Brandon Drug Crimes Attorneys – Can I Write a Letter to the Judge?

Similar to questions from criminal defendants about speaking personally to the judge, writing a letter to the judge raises other potential ethical dilemmas which will get a criminal defendant into major issues with the Judge and Assistant State Attorney. While there are obvious concerns with those statements being used against a criminal defendant during a […]

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Valrico Divorce Attorneys – Can you get my ex to leave me alone?

Valrico Divorce Attorneys often advise their clients in cases where domestic violence, stalking or threats are taking place to seek an injunction preventing their ex from having any further contact with them.  An injunction is a court order that requires a party to do something or refrain from doing something.  Here, obviously the injunction is to […]

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How Long Does It Take to Complete a Divorce?

Many folks wonder how long it is going to take to complete a divorce in the Tampa Bay Area.  This is obviously a popular question for Tampa family law attorneys.  Obviously, many people desire to quickly resolve their divorce and move on with their lives.  Family law attorneys can certainly understand their desire for finality […]

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Do Judges Really Put People in Jail for Contempt?

People routinely ask whether judges really put people in jail for contempt.  The answer is absolutely yes, Florida family law judges do imprison people every day for contempt, especially regarding child support issues.  Generally, jail is only reserved for people, who have been repeatedly found in contempt.  If someone has repeatedly failed to abide by […]

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