Tampa Family Law Blog
Do you know how to talk to your kids about divorce?
You have already had conversations about divorce with your current spouse, but now you have to restructure the conversation and have it with your kids. What do you say? Psychology Today may have a few answers to help you out. Learn how to break the news to your...
How do you calculate alimony in Florida?
How do you determine how much alimony you are entitled to or how much alimony you may have to pay? In the state of Florida, alimony is based on the need and ability to pay. According to the Florida State Legislature, the person who is requesting alimony must have a...
How do we split debt in our divorce?
If you and your spouse have a significant amount of credit card debt and then decide that you are going to get divorced, you will need to pay close attention to how you can both address this debt. Many people think about dividing assets in a divorce, but they should...
What does Florida consider when awarding alimony?
When you divorce, you may choose to seek alimony for any number of different reasons. Maybe you sacrificed your own career or education for the sake of your former partner’s, or perhaps you became accustomed to a particular standard of living that you cannot maintain...
Intentional infliction of emotional distress
Intentionally inflicting emotional distress is an intentional tort in Florida. Battery, conversion and assault are all intentional torts. In a claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress, or IIED, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant engaged in an...
How to build connection with your children post-divorce
Florida parents who are going through a divorce may have concerns about losing their relationship with their child. Even for parents that have joint custody, the time spent with a child may be substantially less compared to during the marriage. Fortunately, there are...
Experiment illustrates domestic violence double standard
Multiple scientific studies conducted by reputable organizations have demonstrated that men can be victims of domestic violence, just as women can. The Crime Report cites data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showing that 37.2 million men in the...
What is the difference between marital and non-marital assets?
When dividing property in a divorce, the court will often try to determine to whom it belongs. They will start by looking at what the law says about the ownership of marital property. The Florida Bar explains the law distinguishes between marital property and...
What main factors do courts consider in custody matters?
As part of your divorce from your current spouse, you have to turn your attention to understanding how child custody works in Florida. You cannot say with 100% certainty whether the judge sides with you regarding your desires for custody of your son or daughter. North...
Are you prepared to handle divorce during the holidays?
You did your best to hold off on divorcing your spouse and starting a new life in Florida until after the holidays, but life had different plans in store for you. While you may not be entirely alone this year, it could be the first holiday season in a while that you...
