Divorce

What Is a Family Law General Magistrate?

What Is a Family Law General Magistrate?

Not all divorce cases are overseen by a judge. What is the alternative? In a Florida divorce, you may be surprised to learn that a judge is not necessarily going to hear your case. There may be times...

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Are My VA Benefits Marital Property? What About Alimony?

Are My VA Benefits Marital Property? What About Alimony?

Veteran benefits are protected from creditors, but are they protected against your ex-spouse? Disabled veterans bravely served our nation, earning the right to receive VA benefits and income in the pr...

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Military Divorce: Can I Keep My Military ID Card?

Military Divorce: Can I Keep My Military ID Card?

For non-military spouses, military IDs can be revoked if specific qualifications are not met. Due to Tampa's close proximity to MacDill Air Force Base, plenty of divorcing couples have questions rega...

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Can a Guardian Ad Litem Be Disqualified?

Can a Guardian Ad Litem Be Disqualified?

For parents who are dissatisfied with a Guardian Ad Litem's findings, the court limits their options to disqualify them. A guardian ad litem (GAL) is a court-appointed investigator who is chosen to i...

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The Role of the Guardian Ad Litem in Florida Trial Courts

The Role of the Guardian Ad Litem in Florida Trial Courts

Guardian Ad Litems serve the best interests of a child during a divorce case. In Florida divorce and child custody proceedings, a guardian ad litem (GAL) may be appointed to investigate solutions tha...

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Holiday Tips for Divorced Parents

Holiday Tips for Divorced Parents

Divorce can cause strains on households this time of year, but families can still have a peaceful holiday season. Even for the healthiest and most amicable legal separations or divorces, the holidays...

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Is My Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) a Marital Asset?

Is My Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) a Marital Asset?

In any divorce case, retirement funds are fair ground for equitable distribution. If you or a spouse was a federal employee or uniformed service member, you are likely already familiar with a thrift...

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Do Florida Courts Care About Adultery?

Do Florida Courts Care About Adultery?

Despite Florida following No-Fault divorce policy, infidelity might not go unnoticed by the courts. Since 1971, Florida has used a no-fault system to govern divorce proceedings. Prior to 1971, variou...

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Religion and Parenting Plans

Religion and Parenting Plans

Are religious practices included in a parenting plan? A time-honored principle of our Constitution is that Americans are largely free to practice their religion as they see fit. As such, family law c...

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