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The January Effect: Why New Year’s Marks the Peak Time for Tampa Divorce Filings

The January Effect: Why New Year’s Marks the Peak Time for Tampa Divorce Filings

The final months of the year, filled with holidays, family gatherings, and festive expectations, often mask underlying marital strain. The New Year’s Eve countdown is not only a transition to a new...

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No Contact Orders Require Proper Pleadings: What Campana v. Trabold Means for Tampa Parents in Paternity and Timesharing Cases

No Contact Orders Require Proper Pleadings: What Campana v. Trabold Means for Tampa Parents in Paternity and Timesharing Cases

When a court enters a no contact order in a family case, most people assume it was requested in writing, noticed for hearing, and litigated with full opportunity for both sides to prepare. The Second...

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New Year, New Parenting Plan: When to Call a Tampa Custody Lawyer for Modification

New Year, New Parenting Plan: When to Call a Tampa Custody Lawyer for Modification

As the holiday decorations come down and the New Year begins, many parents in Tampa feel a sense of relief that the chaotic festive season is finally over. The holidays often act as a magnifying glas...

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Understanding the Finality of Marital Settlement Agreements: Lessons from Martin v. Sater (2025)

Understanding the Finality of Marital Settlement Agreements: Lessons from Martin v. Sater (2025)

The process of dissolving a marriage is often a path paved with emotional exhaustion and high-stakes financial decisions. For many couples, a marital settlement agreement represents the light at the ...

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Living “Separate and Apart” in Asheville: The Definitive Guide to North Carolina’s Separation Laws

Living “Separate and Apart” in Asheville: The Definitive Guide to North Carolina’s Separation Laws

For couples in Buncombe County who have decided to end their marriage, the journey does not begin with a divorce decree. It begins with the physical act of separation. In many states, you can file fo...

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Destroying Property Has Consequences—But Only to a Point: What Michener v. Michener Means for Florida Divorce Cases

Destroying Property Has Consequences—But Only to a Point: What Michener v. Michener Means for Florida Divorce Cases

The January 22, 2025 opinion in Michener v. Michener from the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Third Districtaddresses a novel and emotionally charged issue in equitable distributi...

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Marital Funds Paying Down Nonmarital Property Still Count: What Kerrigan v. Page Means for Florida Divorce Cases

Marital Funds Paying Down Nonmarital Property Still Count: What Kerrigan v. Page Means for Florida Divorce Cases

The December 27, 2024 decision in Kerrigan v. Page from the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second Districtaddresses a deceptively common but frequently misunderstood issue in Flo...

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Protecting Your Furry Family Members: The Complete Guide to Pet-Nups in Tampa

Protecting Your Furry Family Members: The Complete Guide to Pet-Nups in Tampa

The way we view our pets has shifted dramatically over the last few decades. For many couples living in the Tampa Bay area, a dog or a cat is not simply a piece of property or a security system for t...

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Preparing for 2026: A Checklist for Filing for Divorce in Tampa

Preparing for 2026: A Checklist for Filing for Divorce in Tampa

The start of a new year leads many people to reflect on their lives, habits, goals, and major decisions. For some, 2026 represents a turning point and an opportunity to separate from a marriage that ...

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