Tag Archives: Tampa Family Lawyers
Restoring your maiden name
If you are a female navigating divorce, be sure to speak with your counsel if you want to have your former last name restored. If you want to go back to your maiden name, this request must be in the Petition or Counter Petition or the court will not have power to grant it… Read More »
‘Should I file for divorce first?’
“Should I file for divorce first?” is a question many people ask. Many want to know if they should be the one to file divorce. In other words, is there an advantage to being the petitioner or the respondent? Generally, there is no strategic benefit in filing the petition first, other than the ability… Read More »
Fault in Florida divorce
In Florida, courts generally do not consider fault in divorce. It’s been a no-fault sate for the past 40 years, so allegations of adultery and abuse are unnecessary. However, there is an exception for fault: if the fault has financial impact upon the parties. In other words, if a party has improperly disposed of… Read More »
