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Category Archives: Family Law

Tampa Alimony Attorneys: Can I get Alimony?

During a divorce, many folks ask their Tampa alimony attorneys, especially those that have been dependent on his or her spouse financially is whether they are entitled to get alimony.  This issue also comes about when one party makes significantly less money than the other. As you can imagine for couples without children, alimony is […]

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Tampa Child Custody Lawyers: I want sole custody, can I get it?

This is a growing trend presented to Tampa Child Custody Lawyers as parents grow further and further apart through family law disputes.  In order to get sole custody of a child, the party seeking full custody must show, through some evidence, that the other party is in some way a detriment to the child.  For […]

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Tampa Attorneys: Why are courts so slow?

This a question often posed by family, civil, and criminal law cases to the Tampa attorneys of Hackworth Law. The simple answer is courts like funding space and enough judges to handle the cases they are forced to accept annually. For example, Tampa and St. Petersburg news sources have recently had many stories concerning the […]

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My ex-husband/wife refuses to work. How can we calculate child support amounts?

Unfortunately, this is a common occurrence. One spouse is working attempting to make ends meet while supporting a child, meanwhile the other spouse refuses to work and/or pay any child support. The other spouse apparently is relying on their income of zero to prevent a court for morning and paying child support. Florida courts ultimately […]

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FAQ: What is the Divorce Process?

Thinking about divorce but don’t know where to begin? Spouse has filed a divorce against you and you don’t know what to do? A divorce is known as a “dissolution of marriage.”  A dissolution of marriage may be granted in Florida if: the marriage is irretrievably broken or mental incapacity of one of the spouses […]

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Should I Get A Divorce?

This is a question often posed to St. Petersburg family law attorneys.   Many times after asking “should I get a divorce,” folks explain their concerns about lengthy and expensive litigation and the airing of their personal matters before a judge.  The divorce attorneys of Hackworth Law will always advise individuals to try and work it […]

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I was arrested for Domestic Violence, what can I do?

Being arrested for domestic violence is one of the most frustrating and difficult things for many people to face.  First and foremost, this is a very difficult position to be in. Unfortunately, this is an experience played out across Brandon and Westchase daily. Generally, those arrested face charges ranging from domestic battery to assault to […]

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What Happens in a Divorce Trial?

First and foremost, a divorce can be a very frustrating, lengthy and costly process, especially if many debts and/or assets are involved or minor children are involved. The good news is that your divorce trial will for all practical purposes end the divorce process for the time being. Secondly, like all trials, a divorce trial […]

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Florida Child Support Calculator – How is Child Support Determined?

How Does the Court Determine the Amount of Child Support I am Owed? Many free Florida Child Support Calculators offer free estimates for monthly child support payments.  This is a question posed by many folks going through various family law issues, including child custody and divorce proceedings. The good news is it is relatively simple […]

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