Divorcing in Florida & Your Retirement When spouses divorce in Florida, assets and liabilities are subject to equitable distribution. Equitable distribution in contested divorce cases is governed under Florida Statute 61.075. Equitable distribution (as it applies to assets) means that we look at what assets were acquired during the course of the marriage then we [...]
Petition to Determine Paternity & Related Relief (Florida) In Florida, either a birth mother or father may ask (petition) the courts to establish legal paternity. In essence, it's asking the courts to establish who the father of a minor child is. This typically includes asking for relief for: Time-sharing Child support Any other related relief [...]
Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Tampa Bay #1Thing Nationwide, victims and survivors of domestic violence come together to mourn the lives lost to domestic violence. In Tampa Bay, communities will gather to continue to make progress in ending this epidemic. There are several events that will take place to help to create change. We've provided [...]
Collaborative Divorce, Tampa Bay If you're wondering if a collaborative divorce might be the right choice for you, Tampa divorce Attorney Nilo J Sanchez provides some basic fundamentals in the collaborative divorce process. A collaborative property settlement agreement usually results in very positive endings. This can help couples move forward to a new chapter in [...]
Emergency Custody Lawyers Serving Tampa Bay If you've reached this page, it's likely that you are experiencing a high conflict child custody matter. Whether you need to file an emergency motion, or you're a party in this type of child custody lawsuit, Nilo J Sanchez & Associates PA Family Law & Divorce Attorneys can assist [...]
Tampa Bay Family Law Topics & Videos Divorcing in Tampa Bay, Florida If you want to learn more about divorcing in Tampa Bay, we offer focused insight and general informational videos on a variety of divorce and marital law topics including: Prenuptial Agreements Contested Divorce Uncontested Divorce Divorcing & the Importance of Financial Disclosures Florida [...]
There have been recent changes to Florida Family Law that may effect your future or present divorce or family law case. We address these new laws briefly below. If you have questions or concerns about how the new child custody and alimony laws may affect you, please contact Tampa Family Law Attorneys , Nilo J [...]
Enforcement of Final Judgements Tampa Family Law Florida law enables the court to provide an array of legal remedies for non-compliance of family law orders. Both civil and criminal contempt may be possible should a party be found not to be in compliance with the court's order. Reach out to our law firm if you [...]
How Contested Divorces are Settled in Tampa Bay Florida Law governs what must be settled in a contested divorce in Florida. It may not seem like much until you get to the negotiating table. It is there that even uncontested divorces sometimes become contested, and where couples who were initially "amicable" become less than cooperative [...]
Proof of Dissipation of Assets in a Tampa Bay Divorce If you're divorcing or considering divorce in Tampa Bay, you may be concerned about your spouse hiding marital assets or otherwise spending recklessly. Under Florida law, wasteful dissipation of assets refers to unjustified wasting of marital assets through unreasonable spending, gambling, gifts, unnecessary borrowing or [...]
