Apr
Should You Change Your Insurance Coverage During a Divorce?
Get the Advice of a Trusted Attorney First There are many complicated and stressful things to consider when you are in the middle of a separation and divorce. Often people are just operating in the survival mode. However, as you realize the importance of being organized and prepared with as much information and documentation as possible, the question of what to do regarding your current insurance policies will eventually come up. While it might seem sensible to make changes that reflect your current separation status, don’t do this without first consulting your attorney. Call In Law We Trust Divorce and Family Lawyers, the family law firm that specializes in working with husbands and father ...
Apr
Should You Withdraw Money From a Joint Bank Account During a Divorce?
You may have heard horror stories about a friend or a friend of a friend, whose spouse suddenly cleaned out a bank account without warning, leaving them high and dry. Scary? Yes! Is it a reason to panic and think that you should do it first? No! If you are contemplating divorce, this is another reason to consult with a divorce attorney. Contact the lawyers from In Law We Trust Divorce and Family Lawyers for practical guidance, as well as legal advice about how to handle finances during divorce within the boundaries of the law. It's Not as Simple as You Would Think While it may seem perfectly within your rights to withdraw funds that are in your name, and you also may be in the situation ...
Mar
Should You Stop Paying the Mortgage & Spouse’s Bills During a Divorce?
What Are Your Legal Responsibilities? During divorce, interactions between the spouses can become hostile, angry, bitter, and spiteful. Add to that the uncertainty of a future financial outcome and the situation can quickly become a recipe for disaster. The attorneys of In Law We Trust Divorce and Family Lawyers are frequently asked by our clients as to how to handle financial obligations during the divorce process - whether or not they have moved out of the house. Couples at the early stages of divorce often find it simplest to keep the status quo in terms of paying household bills – in other words, continue to share bills that were typically shared, and take care of ones that each spouse ...
Mar
Should You Represent Yourself in a Divorce?
It is not unusual for men to believe that with a little research and their own negotiating skills, divorce might be something that they can figure out on their own. While you may be tempted to file for divorce on your own using court provided documents or information from a book, website, or worse yet, advice from well-meaning friends - don’t do it! Your future is too important! Always, Always, Always Seek Proper Representation Divorce is a complicated process. Combine that with it also being an emotional time, and you can make damaging mistakes that will drastically alter the outcome - and not in your favor! This definitely is one scenario that it is an absolute must to seek out expert ...
Mar
Should You Move Out of Your Home During a Divorce?
It Could Be a Big Mistake This is a question that we frequently discuss with our clients - and it is a tough one! We understand that things are probably pretty tense for all concerned when couples are considering divorce or in the midst of the divorce process. You may feel like you need space in order to get your thoughts together and lower your stress level. Emotions are probably running high and it is most likely difficult to keep from exchanging petty remarks, tossing criticisms back and forth, arguing, and bringing up the transgressions of the past. As a man, you may think that it is up to you to be the one to leave, as you want to know that your children (and even your soon to be ex) a ...
Jan
An Overview of Dissolution of Marriage in Florida
Overview of Dissolution of Marriage in Florida Florida is a no-fault divorce state and that means that the only reason required for filing for divorce, also known as the dissolution of marriage, is that the marriage is “irretrievably broken.” That can be further described as claiming that the “marriage relationship is over and can’t be repaired.” Or, if it can be proved that one of the spouses has been mentally incapacitated for three years or longer, that is also grounds for filing for divorce. Either spouse can file, but they must do so in the county where either of the two parties to the divorce resides. The spouse must be able to prove that a marriage does exist, and that one of the ...
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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