Apr
Unmarried Couple with Children Splitting Up: What to Do
A breakup is rarely an easy process when there are children involved. There will likely be a lot of difficult emotions as well as formal arrangements to be made. This can be challenging enough when a couple has been married for the entirety of their children’s lives. Unfortunately, if you and your former partner are not married, you may find additional legal hurdles to establish arrangements that are best for everyone involved. Too many fathers still find that the Florida court system favors mothers in custody cases, particularly when the parents are unmarried and there’s little official paperwork to support the consistent parent-child relationship the father has had thus far. ...
Mar
How Long Does a Father Have to Establish Paternity?
Establishing your paternity is an important step. This isn’t just because it enshrines your rights and responsibilities as a parent-in-law. It also helps to ensure you and the child in question can build your relationship, even if you only become aware of your potential fatherhood when they’re a teenager. Time plays a role in paternity cases. You certainly want to ensure the process is as swift and efficient as possible. After all, a shorter case means that you get more time with your child if the result is positive and you mitigate your financial burden if it turns out to be negative. This is why it can be so important to collaborate with a family lawyer with experience representing men ...
Mar
What is the Worst Age for Divorce for Kids?
Divorces don’t just happen. They’re usually subject to months and sometimes years of serious consideration and assessment. In many instances, the decision-making processes will be centered on the strength of the couple’s feelings for one another or the negative behavior of either or both parties. Nevertheless, one of the most important considerations is how a divorce could impact any shared children. As a man seeking a divorce in Florida, you need to be mindful of how your kids and your relationships with them could be affected as a result of the split. One element that can be worth examining is whether your kids’ age factors into how you should approach your divorce ...
Mar
How to Avoid Discovery in a Divorce
Not all divorces take the same shape. While there are some common aspects and essential legal documents, each divorcing couple has a unique set of needs, preferences, and challenges. Therefore, it can be worth looking at ways to tailor the process to suit the circumstances. One of the areas that some men going through divorce in Florida consider removing is the discovery process. Discovery is a common aspect of most divorces. The respective attorneys look into information and evidence related to the shared and individual assets, alongside elements that are relevant to custody arrangements. This then forms the basis for decisions related to the division of assets, custody sharing, and child ...
Feb
Examples of Real Divorce Discovery Questions
Divorce proceedings can be a difficult and emotional time for both parties involved. However, it is important to make sure that all assets and liabilities are accounted for and divided fairly. This is where the process of discovery comes in. Discovery is the process of gathering information and evidence from the other party to build a case. One of the most important aspects of discovery is the use of discovery questions. These questions are designed to elicit information from the other party about their financial status, property, and other relevant factors that could affect the outcome of the divorce settlement. In this article, we will discuss examples of real divorce discovery question ...
Feb
What are the Stages of Divorce Grief?
Going through the divorce process is rarely easy. Even in amicable circumstances, you and your former spouse may find it challenging to navigate the emotions involved alongside the practical legal components. After all, you’re experiencing loss, which tends to bring with it the sense of grief. The stages of divorce grief are largely the same as in any other loss experience; you may go through denial, anger, bargaining, and depression before reaching acceptance. While transitioning these steps is vital for a healthy route forward, they might also present some complications in your life and your divorce. We’re going to explore the stages of divorce grief a little further alongside some ...
Feb
How is Alimony Calculated?
Any divorce represents a significant change in the lives of you and your former spouse. One of the common shifts you can expect will be financial in nature. Particularly if one of you is the primary breadwinner of the family, the other may be concerned about their ability to continue living a life of the standard you’ve become used to. This is where alimony comes into play. The courts can direct one party to make regular payments to the other for a period of time to mitigate hardships. However, it’s important to work with an attorney experienced in representing men in Florida to make certain any amount of alimony allocation is fair. So, how is alimony calculated? Let’s take a closer lo ...
John DeGirolamo has a heartfelt passion for representing the underdog in an environment that is often unjustly stacked against his clients. He’s earned the trust of tens of thousands of Tampa men seeking a divorce, working with them to create a smooth, fair outcome of their years spent as dedicated husbands & caring fathers.
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