Divorce Law Archives
When you file for a divorce in Florida, you do not have to prove the fault of the other party. Separating from someone with whom you have spent many years of your life is never easy. What can make it even more difficult is a complex, contentious divorce proceeding. In... Read more
Anything you do on social media could be used as evidence during a divorce case. If you are going through a divorce, especially one where you and your spouse disagree about the terms of the divorce, it is important that you take all actions possible to improve the outcome of... Read more
If you are getting remarried in Tampa, here is what you should know about how saying “I do” may impact your child support award. When parents of shared children divorce, the court will typically order one parent to make child support payments to the other. The amount that a parent... Read more
Our Tampa child custody attorney explains that while Florida may be considered a ‘mother state,’ fathers still have rights in legal proceedings. When parents are married and go through a divorce, the court generally encourages each party to remain active and involved in the child’s life. Both have specific rights... Read more
Our experienced Tampa divorce attorney takes the swift legal action needed to protect you when divorcing an abusive partner. If you are dealing with an abusive situation in your marriage, it is important to realize you are not alone. Domestic violence in Tampa is an unfortunately common problem, but there... Read more
At the Law Office of Mark G. Rodriguez, P.A., we help you get the alimony you are entitled to in Tampa divorce proceedings. The end of a marriage can be devastating both emotionally and financially. After relying on your spouse’s income for years to make ends meet, you may be... Read more
At the Law Office of Mark G. Rodriguez, P.A., we protect the rights of LGBTQ parents in Florida child custody proceedings. LGBTQ couples have successfully challenged outdated state and federal laws in regards to their rights to get legally married in the state of Florida and also have more options... Read more
In the United States each year, more than 10 million women and men are abused by an intimate partner. According to the latest statistics, an estimated 108,030 domestic violence incidents were reported to police in Florida in 2013 while many more incidents went unreported. Filing for divorce can be a... Read more
When some married couples are having problems, they might want to spend some time apart. There are many different reasons why couples in this situation might not be ready to completely end their marriage, so they do not file for divorce. Some reasons include the hope of possible reconciliation, health... Read more
When people are getting divorced, they often wonder who will get the family home, business interests, assets, and other property. However, many people fail to consider how they will divide their debts in a divorce. Most married couples have some type of debt, and the debts you will be responsible... Read more
Getting arrested can be stressful for anyone, though you may have additional concerns if you share custody of your children. It is common to wonder whether your arrest will affect your time-sharing rights, and the answer will depend on the specifics of your situation. You should not wait to discuss... Read more
How the Tax Laws for 2019 Could Affect Your Divorce When you’re facing divorce or in the midst of a divorce case, that last thing on your mind is probably your taxes. However, taxes can affect divorce negotiations in many ways, and can often help determine how you and your... Read more
As tax season is upon us, everyone is looking for ways to reduce their tax bill and receive a refund, and claiming one or more dependents on your taxes can significantly limit your tax liability. Only one person can claim each individual child, however, so what happens if the parents... Read more
If You Have Questions About the Divorce Process in Florida, Call Our Tampa Attorney for Answers You can Trust If you are thinking about filing for a divorce in Florida, you may have questions about how the process works. In addition to wondering about things like residency requirements and grounds... Read more
Seeking a Divorce in Tampa? Our Lawyer can Assist You in Creating a Comprehensive Divorce Plan that Protects Your Best Interests Divorces can be complicated, emotional, trying, and downright messy. Through the thick of it all, staying calm and sticking to a plan, if you have one, can help. At... Read more
Is Parental Alienation a Crime in Florida? Going through a divorce or separation can be difficult and emotional. This is often made even more complex if the separating couple has a shared child or children. When children are part of the family, the couple needs to make a decision about... Read more
Holidays and Parenting Plans – ‘Tis the Season to Review Time Sharing Agreements The holiday season is upon us, which means a lot of cheer, delicious food, and time spent with family and friends. But as great as the holidays may be, for separated or divorced parents, figuring out how... Read more
Sometimes, when a marriage begins to crumble, partners who are invested in that joint union focus their time and energy on taking steps to save the marriage from divorce. Other times, when it appears that a marriage is deteriorating, one partner immediately takes steps to protect their assets. Or, in... Read more
Tampa Family Law Attorney Looks Out for Hidden Tax Implications in Divorce Property Division Settlements Divorce property settlements require the trusted advice and insightful representation of a knowledgeable attorney to identify and address tax considerations. Even so-called “friendly” divorces can give rise to issues that pit the interests of one... Read more
Reasons that couples file for divorce are varied and complex. One contributing factor is a chronic illness. Studies show that when married couples are confronted with a chronic illness, over 75% choose to end the marriage in divorce. Given the correlation between the two, married couples should consider having a... Read more
Social Media Now Frequently Used in Divorce Almost everyone uses social media in one form or another. The information readily available on social media can quickly become evidence when marriages are dissolved. Spouses often turn to social media when things take a turn for the worse in their marriage and... Read more
It is an unwritten rule that, in the workplace, it is best to keep your personal life separate from your professional one. After all, no one wants to stand around the proverbial water cooler hearing the latest details of your personal life. However, in circumstances of divorce, this may be... Read more
Debt & divorce: the great divide Sadly, debt is one of the main reasons couples divorce. Nevertheless, getting divorced does not make those haunting debts disappear. In fact, it is exactly the opposite. What happens to debt during divorce can add significant stress and contention to divorce proceedings. Although different... Read more
A look at child custody and child support Florida Governor Rick Scott’s recent veto of proposed changes to Florida’s alimony and child sharing laws puts to rest the recent legislative battle over Florida family law. Alimony and child custody have been a hot topic in the Florida legislature for years;... Read more
The Florida legislature is preparing to pass a new version of Florida’s child support and alimony laws that will influence more than 80,000 divorces filed every year. The bill, officially known as SB 668, ends permanent alimony and instead, establishes a formula for alimony payments based on the length of... Read more
Most couples enter a marriage with the promise of “happily ever after”. Unfortunately, not every marriage turns out that way. If you find yourself in a situation where you are contemplating ending your marriage, it is important to know the grounds for divorce. In Florida, to obtain a divorce —... Read more
Experienced Tampa divorce attorney helps you understand how infidelity is handled in this “no-fault” state Hackers looking to shut down Ashley Madison, the popular site that helps married people seek out affairs, released 37 million email addresses to the public in August — and a whole lot of people were... Read more
No one gets married with the intention of getting divorced. Most people enter into a marriage expecting the marriage to last. They don’t think about what they will do in case the marriage ends, but they should. If you wait until you are faced with divorce, you may be too... Read more
Current technology provides spouses with sneaky new ways to hide marital assets State laws dictate how courts will divide marital assets, but generally, states are either community property states or equitable distribution states. Florida is an equitable distribution state, meaning courts consider multiple factors when they divide marital property. The... Read more
The task of creating a practical and mutually beneficial child custody arrangement, parenting plan or visitation schedule can be quite daunting. Once a valid order is in place, it is vital that each parent puts in the effort to communicate and cooperate with each other to ensure that the child’s... Read more
Divorce law is a common yet complex area of practice that demands significant attention to detail and extensive legal knowledge. Over the last few decades, the divorce rate has steadily increased and now hovers around 50% nationwide. According to the United States Census Bureau, Florida has one of the highest... Read more