505 East Jackson Street-Suite 303 - Tampa, Florida 33602
Phone: (813) 387-7724 - Fax: (813) 387-7727
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505 East Jackson Street-Suite 303 - Tampa, Florida 33602 Phone: (813) 387-7724 - Fax: (813) 387-7727
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Family Law Divorce Before you take any legal steps to end your marriage, you should make sure that you have tried all possible ways to save it. Seek professional and ministerial counseling. Once you decide you need a divorce, Florida is a no fault state. The official word for divorce in Florida is dissolution. To obtain a dissolution, at least one spouse must have been a Florida Resident for six months before the case is filed. There are two types of basic dissolutions. One is uncontested (agreement on all issues) and the second is contested (no agreement on some or all issues). The normal issues in any divorce may be Shared Parental Responsibility of Children, Taxes, Debts, Real Property, Personal Property and Support. This is an important step. Think and evaluate your options. Other Family Law Issues:
Family Estate Planning Documents Every adult needs 1. A Will. 2. A Power of Attorney. 3. A Health Care Directive. A Will: Though most Americans are aware that they need a will, the majority of us procrastinate. A will does not have to be expensive or complicated. A will ensures that your wishes will be followed after your death. A Power of Attorney: A durable power of attorney for finances is a simple, inexpensive and reliable way to arrange for someone to make sure your financial decisions, should you become unable to do yourself. If you become incapacitated, the durable power of attorney will appear as a minor miracle to those close to you. A Health Care Directive: There are two basic documents that allow you to set out your wishes for medical care, both grouped under the broad label “health directive”. First, you make a “declaration” a written statement you make directly to medical personnel that details the type of care you want or do not want. Second, you make a “durable power of attorney for healthcare”. In this document, you appoint someone you trust to be your healthcare agent.
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