Continuing Dissolution of Marriage In my last dissolution of marriage blog, I started with four of the top 9 things you should think about before speaking with an attorney about divorce. Today, I want to continue this appetizer for thought to use before consulting an attorney. You don’t need to have all of the answers, just be […]
Dissolution of Marriage Varies by State Each state has it’s own distinct laws to qualify for a dissolution of marriage and each state has slightly different court proceedings, documents, and guideline used to define an individuals situation. That i why it is so important to consult a divorce attorney if you are contemplating one. Her are some […]
Facebook and Dissolution of Marriage You’ve just let your spouse know you want to file a dissolution of marriage. After a verbal mega-battle, your spouse storms off and slams the door. You angrily sit down and post to your sister’s Facebook about how he better watch what he says or you’ll keep him from ever seeing his […]
In a dissolution of marriage, the courts will handle asset separation by defining your assets and liabilities as a couple, and then taking into consideration any special circumstances in order to come up with a separation of assets that seams “fair” to the courts. This is called inequitable distribution of your total assets and liabilities. Everything that you’ve built together […]
It goes without saying, if you are considering a dissolution of marriage, think of your safety first and take steps to secure your safety and the safety of your children, even going as far as a domestic violence injunction if that’s what needs to be done to keep your children safe through this difficult time. […]
In last weeks blog, we talked about the common mistake of claiming “head of household” on your taxes. The same mistake is made with legal separation. Legal separation is not a state of mind. It is not a decision one makes in their head and it is not automatic just because you both agree and […]
Many federal documents and programs provide for legal separation. I often times hear the term used inappropriately in regards to a Tampa divorce, and this can have a negative effect on many programs and the benefits you and your spouse are receiving. An incorrect filing of “legally separated” could cause you or your spouse to […]
Most states have passed laws regulating the visitation rights of a grandparent (or great-grandparent). Unfortunately, most of that legislation gets repealed or stricken due to the idea that those laws infringe on the rights of the parents. So, as a grandparent, do you have any rights at all? The answer is “Yes!” Under certain circumstances, […]
As no two relationships are exactly alike, the same rule applies to divorces. Divorce is very complicated, each one unique with its own set of circumstances. As a Qualified Divorce Attorney for the Anton Legal Group, it is my experience that when couples have invested all their energies into making the relationship work, they often […]