Domestic Violence: How to Leave a Dangerous Relationship

August 25, 2022

How to Leave an Abusive Relationship

On average, 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States. That’s more than 12 million people over the course of a year who will experience some form of domestic violence. If you are in a violent relationship, seek help immediately. The best chance for you to break the cycle of violence is to break free from the abusive situation – a task far easier said than done. We’re here to help you understand the best way you can leave your abusive spouse or significant other for good.

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Florida Alimony Reform 2022: What you need to know

July 1, 2022

Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed Senate Bill 1796 at the end of June, which would have retroactively abolished permanent alimony and prioritized 50/50 timesharing in the state of Florida. The main reason for the veto was the fact that this new legislation would have undone thousands of pre-existing alimony and custody settlements. DeSantis stated that retroactively changing alimony agreements (as the bill suggested) was unconstitutional.

How to Establish Paternity in Tampa, FL

May 18, 2022

We understand that establishing paternity can be hard and at times confusing, especially when there are many parties involved. Whether you’ve been served a Notice of Proceeding to Establish Paternity or simply want to know the paternity of your child, there are steps you can take to make the process easier on everyone. We’ve gathered a detailed list to clarify the different ways you can establish paternity in Tampa, FL.

How Property Division Works in Divorce

May 5, 2022

When you have built a life and marriage together, there is an accumulation of property that will need to be divided up with the dissolution of the relationship. In Florida, divorce law states that all assets and liabilities are distributed between the parties based on “equitable distribution”. This means that marital property is divided equitably or fairly, not necessarily equally. Marital and non-marital property will be considered when deciding upon distribution:

Preventing Divorce: Do’s and Don’ts

March 8, 2022

The key to avoiding divorce is to realize that your relationship will always need to be worked on. People believe that the day they exchanged ‘I do’s,’ the deal was done. But that’s not true: The relationship is still vulnerable. You can’t take your spouse for granted. Once you win them over, you have to keep winning them over every day. The hard work isn’t over when you get hitched. It’s just beginning.

So we’ve laid out an exhaustive list of steps you can take to help you avoid getting a divorce. These won’t work if you think it will happen overnight. Rekindling the spark you and your spouse once had will take some work, but let us tell you, it is worth it.

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How Florida Court Orders Affect Family Law in Tampa

January 12, 2022

Ever since the upheaval caused by the COVID-19 crisis in 2020, there’s been a reasonable amount of confusion about the Florida court process. We’re here to provide clarity on how Hillsborough County court proceedings are affected by Florida’s COVID-19 orders and advisories.

How Grandparents Can Get Custody of Grandchild in Florida

November 2, 2021

Everything You Need to Know about Grandparent Rights in Tampa

The first thing any grandparent needs to do when they want to file for custody of their grandchildren is to hire a family attorney. The legal rights for grandparents can be confusing, and getting custody or visitation rights with your grandchildren requires extensive knowledge of Florida family law. We’ll walk you through everything you need to know about navigating grandparent guardianship in Florida.

How to Get Temporary Custody of a Grandchild

Florida awards grandparents custodial rights in the form of temporary custody when it has been determined that the parents are unable to adequately provide for their children. This is a short-term solution until the parents are able to resume their role as the primary caretaker. Grandparents will be provided legal documents to prove they are able to make decisions regarding the child’s health and wellness during this time.

How COVID-19 Affects Family Law Proceedings in Florida

May 1, 2020

Navigating Florida Family Law During COVID-19

Florida Courts are committed to operating at the fullest extent while still following public safety guidelines. The public has a constitutional right to the courts. According to the most recent COVID-19 order from the Florida Supreme Court, judges are required to do everything they can to allow a case to carry on with the use of technology.

Judges have also continued reviewing non-emergency cases to the extent possible depending on the amount of evidence and number of witnesses.

We’re Here for you through COVID-19

March 23, 2020

Make a Virtual Appointment with LaFrance Family Law

In the wake of the current medical and economic hardship our community is facing, we at LaFrance Family Law want to assure all current and future clients that we are dedicated to making all adjustments necessary to continue moving forward. That means that effective immediately, we will be transitioning to an online meeting format for the foreseeable future.

We are still accepting new clients, and we will make all necessary arrangements to continue helping current clients.

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