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Modifying Alimony or Child Support: A New Year’s Resolution for Tampa Parents

Modifying Alimony or Child Support: A New Year’s Resolution for Tampa Parents

As the calendar turns to January, many residents in the Tampa Bay area begin the annual tradition of setting resolutions. While gym memberships and diet plans often top the list, the New Year is also...

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Relocation vs. Modification: The High Burden of Proof in Lally v. Lally (2025)

Relocation vs. Modification: The High Burden of Proof in Lally v. Lally (2025)

In the landscape of Florida family law, the desire for stability in a child's life is reflected in the strict rules surrounding the modification of parenting plans. Many parents mistakenly believe th...

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Grandparents’ Rights During the Holidays: A Tampa Custody Lawyer Explains

Grandparents’ Rights During the Holidays: A Tampa Custody Lawyer Explains

The holiday season is usually envisioned as a time of gathering, where multiple generations come together to share traditions, exchange gifts, and create memories. For many families in Tampa, this is...

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Present Income vs. Imputed Income: Insights from Cohen v. Alkobi (2025)

Present Income vs. Imputed Income: Insights from Cohen v. Alkobi (2025)

Determining a spouse's true income is often the most contentious part of a divorce, especially when one party is self-employed or owns a business. Many people believe that if a spouse claims to earn ...

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Mediation vs. Uncontested Divorce: Which Path is Right for Your Asheville Case?

Mediation vs. Uncontested Divorce: Which Path is Right for Your Asheville Case?

When a marriage comes to an end in Western North Carolina, the first image that often comes to mind is a courtroom battle. We imagine aggressive attorneys, a stern judge, and a dramatic scene where o...

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Equitable Distribution and Dissipated Assets: Understanding Walsh v. Walsh (2025)

Equitable Distribution and Dissipated Assets: Understanding Walsh v. Walsh (2025)

Dividing marital property is often the most contentious phase of a divorce, centered on the principle of fairness. However, disputes frequently arise when one spouse claims that the other has "wasted...

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Modification vs. Contempt: Understanding Your Rights in Bazinet v. Pinkerton (2025)

Modification vs. Contempt: Understanding Your Rights in Bazinet v. Pinkerton (2025)

In family law, a final judgment is intended to be exactly that—final. However, when disputes arise over school choices or visitation, parents often find themselves back in court. A common mistake i...

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Planning a New Year’s Eve Wedding? Why a Tampa Prenup Lawyer Should Be on Your Checklist

Planning a New Year’s Eve Wedding? Why a Tampa Prenup Lawyer Should Be on Your Checklist

There are few dates on the calendar more romantic or iconic for a wedding than New Year's Eve. In Tampa, the energy is palpable. The weather is often perfect—cool enough for a tuxedo but warm enoug...

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Navigating Jurisdiction and Rehearing: Lessons from Miller v. Ko (2025)

Navigating Jurisdiction and Rehearing: Lessons from Miller v. Ko (2025)

The legal process of ending a marriage is rarely a straight line. Between trial court rulings and the appellate process, the timeline of a divorce can become a "convoluted" procedural maze. For those...

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