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What is the best approach to divorce?
What is the best approach? If an agreement can be reached with your spouse on all issues like child support, the division of property and debt, alimony (if any), time-sharing with minor children etc., this will save lots of time, money and headaches. This is great in theory, but if the parties can do this, […]
Divorce isn’t such a tragedy… Brandon Legal Group
Divorce isn’t such a tragedy. A tragedy’s staying in an unhappy marriage, teaching your children the wrong things about love. Nobody ever died of divorce. Jennifer Weiner Often times, it is the role of the attorney to provide a divorcing spouse the strength to go through an incredibly hard process. Often we hear “stay together […]
Can both parties in a divorce be represented by a single lawyer?
Can both parties be represented by a single lawyer and does each party need to have a lawyer at all times? Both parties in a divorce should not be represented by a single lawyer. Generally, representing two people with different goals might be impossible for one lawyer. Your spouse’s lawyer is not looking after your […]
I do not want a divorce,I do want child support and/or alimony
I do not want a divorce, however, I do want the Court to rule on child support and/or alimony, what do I do? For this, and all the other complex questions, you should be talking to an experienced Family Law attorney. The divorce attorneys at Brand Legal Group are here to help, and to protect […]
Expungement in Florida – Q&A
Expungement – Getting Your Life Back after getting a record in Florida What is an Expungement? The definition of expungement according to Florida Law is the process whereby a criminal record could be turned into a non-public record for anyone who was arrested or received a Notice to Appear. This procedure is very helpful in getting […]
What Follows Filing A Florida Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage?
After the Petition For Dissolution of Marriage has been filed, your wife or husband is permitted to receive it. Your partner does not have to reply to the Petition or do anything whatsoever until your spouse has been properly served. According to Florida Law, the Petition has to be served to your spouse in a […]
Legal Scholarship Honorable Mention Emily Tomeu Lorenzo
We’d like to acknowledge the contribution of Stephanie M. Cokos to Brandon Legal Group’s Legal Scholarship, an essay competition. While not the winner, the submitted essay certainly deserved publication in a public forum. Stephanie goes to St. Petersburg College Paralegal Studies, Bachelor of Science Program
Happy (belated) Parent Day
As Family Law attorneys, we typically see the most courageous efforts that go into being a parent. Yesterday Sunday (July2), no one was in office to blog that it was Parents Day. We applaud all the parents we encounter every day. Nearly all are doing what they believe is best for their kids. Another area of our […]
In Florida, what are the initial steps in getting a divorce?
When its time to get the divorce started, its time to make sure you are well represented. Contact Brandon Legal Group, Brandon and Tampa Divorce Attorneys.
Legal Scholarship Honorable Mention Stephanie M. Cokos
We’d like to acknowledge the contribution of Stephanie M. Cokos to Brandon Legal Group’s Legal Scholarship, an essay competition. While not the winner, the submitted essay certainly deserved publication in a public forum. Stephanie goes to St. Petersburg College Paralegal Studies, Bachelor of Science Program