Emotionally, a relationship can end in a single moment. Legally, however, things take time— especially if you are facing a contested divorce. In Tampa, the process from beginning to end for a contested divorce can take anywhere from nine months to three years. Some extreme cases even take up to five to six years, but […]
Divorce is a very difficult process, even in the best of cases. However, if you find that you want to end things on good terms despite filing for a divorce, an uncontested divorce in Tampa is your best option. You can rely on an experienced divorce attorney from Hackworth Law PA for the best advice […]
Going through a divorce is a time-intensive and emotionally taxing process. As you and your partner get ready to go their separate ways, it is important to set the terms for after the divorce is official. Today, we will talk about martial settlement agreements in Tampa, FL, and why it is beneficial to enter into […]
Divorce is not an easy process – especially if there are children involved. During this emotionally charged time, it can be easy to allow animosity towards your soon-to-be-ex spouse to derail discussions about splitting up assets, child custody, and finances. Investing in divorce mediation can help your divorce proceedings run more smoothly, keep things amicable […]
Absolutely not, the issues are the exact same as any other divorce for a Tampa Divorce Attorney. The issues are the same for a heterosexual divorce – equitable distribution, alimony, child support, time sharing, attorney’s fees, etc. Recent headlines were made prior to the legalization of same sex marriage of a couple in Tampa who […]
Tampa child custody lawyers are often asked about what this specific phrase means concerning time sharing and child custody. This phrase essentially deals with situations, where one party must be notified if the other custodial parent is going to utilize the services of a babysitter for a specific amount of time. Specifically, if a father […]
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 […]
Not all divorces are created equal, especially when there are issues of child custody or child support involved. Perhaps you’ve been perusing the Internet, thinking a “do-it-yourself” divorce is a good idea. Here in Florida, a do-it-yourself divorce can cost you a lot more than the filing fees listed on your court forms, especially if […]
A parenting plan provides the essential blueprint of how the parties are to interact with regards to the child, including means of communicating concerning the child, when the child can be contacted, how medical and extracurricular activities are to be split, how transportation costs are to be split, where the parents are to meet during […]
Many Tampa family law attorneys request the court order the opposing party to carry life insurance in family law in excess of their child support obligation. This is extremely frustrating for parties, who have significant animosity towards one another because they fear that the other party will use it on their new spouse or boyfriend. This […]