On Behalf of Rechel & Associates, P.A. | Feb 3, 2020 | Family Law
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...
On Behalf of Rechel & Associates, P.A. | Jan 1, 2020 | Family Law
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...
On Behalf of Rechel & Associates, P.A. | Jul 13, 2016 | Divorce, Family Law, Firm News
Mandatory Disclosure is a procedure whereby financial information is automatically disclosed by the parties upon the filing of a divorce or other family law case. The procedure is mandated by Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.285. See...
On Behalf of Rechel & Associates, P.A. | Feb 16, 2016 | Family Law, Firm News
At some point in a family law proceeding (divorce/paternity action), the Court will most likely order the parties to attend mediation. Mediation is a process for resolving disputes that allows parties, with the help of a mediator, to come to an agreement on contested...
On Behalf of Rechel & Associates, P.A. | Feb 23, 2015 | Family Law, Firm News
Local attorney Sheldon McMullen joins Rechel & Associates, P.A., a Tampa Bay firm that seeks to help families work through the process of divorce and subsequent legal decisions.Tampa based law firm Rechel & Associates is proud to welcome Sheldon McMullen, a...
On Behalf of Rechel & Associates, P.A. | Jun 20, 2013 | Family Law, Firm News
Mediation is a compulsory part of family law cases in Florida. Once a petition for dissolution, paternity, or post judgment action for modification has been filed and answered, and once the parties have completed mandatory disclosure, the Court will refer you to...
On Behalf of Rechel & Associates, P.A. | Jun 17, 2013 | Family Law, Firm News
In 2012, the Florida Legislature passed laws for protection against stalking. As a result, the Florida Supreme Court has drafted proposed Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms for use by parties in these cases. Similar to petitions for domestic violence,...
On Behalf of Rechel & Associates, P.A. | May 1, 2013 | Family Law, Firm News, Uncategorized
Here are some links to recent news articles around the Web on the status of the Alimony Reform bill:Orlando Business Journal: “Florida Lawmakers Pass Alimony Reform”Jacksonville Business Journal: “Divorce Sucks”Fox News: Florida Lawmakers Move...
On Behalf of Rechel & Associates, P.A. | Oct 14, 2011 | Family Law, Firm News
If you are getting divorced you are likely highly stressed and certainly concerned about your family’s finances and future. We understand; you are not alone. To help you to achieve some peace of mind and to sleep better at night, we are providing this article,...