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Champagne Dreams and Legal Realities: A Tampa Prenup Lawyer’s Tips for Second Marriages

Champagne Dreams and Legal Realities: A Tampa Prenup Lawyer’s Tips for Second Marriages

The allure of a New Year's Eve wedding is particularly potent for couples entering a second marriage. For those who have already experienced the pomp and circumstance of a traditional "first" wedding...

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New Year, New Mission: Why January Is the Strategic Time to File for Military Divorce in Tampa

New Year, New Mission: Why January Is the Strategic Time to File for Military Divorce in Tampa

January carries a different meaning for military families than it does for most civilians. It is not just the start of a calendar year. It is a reset point for leave balances, tax status, training sc...

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PCS Orders After the New Year: Relocation Rules for Divorcing Military Families in Tampa

PCS Orders After the New Year: Relocation Rules for Divorcing Military Families in Tampa

For military families stationed at MacDill Air Force Base and the surrounding Hillsborough County area, the turning of the calendar to January often brings more than just resolutions and recovering f...

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Military Pensions and Holiday Bonuses: A Tampa Military Divorce Lawyer’s Guide to Asset Division

Military Pensions and Holiday Bonuses: A Tampa Military Divorce Lawyer’s Guide to Asset Division

January is a revealing month for military families facing divorce. End of year leave and earnings statements arrive. Re enlistment bonuses post. Updated Thrift Savings Plan balances become visible. F...

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The “Home for the Holidays” Trap: Jurisdiction Risks Every Tampa Military Family Needs to Understand

The “Home for the Holidays” Trap: Jurisdiction Risks Every Tampa Military Family Needs to Understand

The holiday season brings a predictable rhythm for military families stationed in Tampa. Leave is approved. Flights are booked. Children are packed up for visits with grandparents. For many spouses, ...

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When Prenups Don’t Hold Up In Florida

When Prenups Don’t Hold Up In Florida

You signed a prenup before getting married, thinking everything was settled. Fast forward to divorce, and suddenly that agreement might not mean what you thought it did. Florida recognizes prenuptial...

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BAH and the Holiday Breakup: What Happens to Your Housing Allowance in a Tampa Divorce?

BAH and the Holiday Breakup: What Happens to Your Housing Allowance in a Tampa Divorce?

The holiday season is often viewed as a finish line. Service members and their families push through the final months of the year, holding onto the hope that the festive season will repair cracks in ...

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Deployed During the Holidays? How a Tampa Military Divorce Lawyer Handles Custody from Afar

Deployed During the Holidays? How a Tampa Military Divorce Lawyer Handles Custody from Afar

For most families in Tampa, the holiday season is defined by presence. It is a time of gathering around the dinner table, opening gifts under the tree, and sharing the physical warmth of togetherness...

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Ring in the New Year with Clarity: How Tampa Postnuptial Agreements Bring Peace of Mind After a Stressful Holiday Season

Ring in the New Year with Clarity: How Tampa Postnuptial Agreements Bring Peace of Mind After a Stressful Holiday Season

The month of January brings a distinct shift in the atmosphere throughout Tampa. The festive lights in Hyde Park Village come down. The holiday parties that filled the calendar are replaced by a retu...

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