During divorce proceedings, someone who has taken the last name of their spouse may have their former name restored. It is a simple process, especially when going through dissolution of marriage. Lizbeth Potts, a Family Law Attorney in Tampa, can help you with the restoration of your name during your divorce proceedings. In order to have one’s name restored during … Read More
New Tax Law and Alimony
The law was passed in December 2017 with a start date of January 1, 2019. What that means for individuals getting divorced is if you get divorced beginning in 2019, this law will apply. And, if you have a modification after January 1, 2019 of a divorce that occurred prior to that time, if the modification paperwork states specifically that … Read More
Tampa Child Custody Lawyer
Tampa Child Custody LawyerWhether you are going through a contested or uncontested divorce, if children are involved, you are going to fill out a Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act Affidavit. We call this form the UCCJEA form for short. Regardless of whether you and your spouse agree on parental responsibility, time-sharing/visitation, or custody, this form is required. The … Read More
Prenuptial Agreement
Prenuptial AgreementA Prenuptial Agreement is an agreement between individuals in contemplation of marriage that becomes effective upon marriage. In essence, the premarital agreement, called a prenup for short, provides both monetary and emotional security to the parties. The parties have the ability to address all of the issues that they have determined are important to them and their relationship. Financial … Read More
File for a Divorce
I WANT TO File For a Divorce, in Florida? File for a Divorce in FloridaIf you have decided to get divorced one of the most important questions that needs to be answered is:
Advance Directive
Advance Directive One must plan for the unknown and inevitable in life. If you become incapacitated and cannot make decisions for yourself, you need to make sure that what you want is known and can be followed by those who are treating you. The only way that can happen is if you have your decisions in writing. Here in Florida, … Read More
Mediation for Divorce in a Family Law Case
DIVORCE MEDIATION IN A FAMILY LAW CASEIf the parties are not able to work out a mediated settlement, then and only then may the parties and their attorneys tell the court they must set the case for trial and present the contested issues to the court.
