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Why You Need A Lawyer If You Suspect Hidden Assets

By Blair H. Chan, III, PLLC |

If you are separating and planning to divorce in Tampa, and you suspect your spouse is hiding assets in order to retain them, it is crucial to have a lawyer on your side. A seasoned Tampa family lawyer has years of experience in Florida divorce laws, they can guide you through the laws and… Read More »

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3 Resolutions To Smooth The Divorce Process

By Blair H. Chan, III, PLLC |

Anytime you make a decision to better your life, you can make a few resolutions. Making the decision to improve your life and live in a way that allows you to grow and thrive. Many find it helpful to make a few resolutions to help guide them through large life changes, such as when… Read More »

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4 Reasons Child Support Payments Stop

By Blair H. Chan, III, PLLC |

Many divorced parents rely on child support payments from their ex-spouse in order to maintain their household budget. After all, there are a lot of expenses connected to raising children. Housing, food, clothing, and health care add up. In fact, according to one analysis, a family raising a child will spend approximately $300,000 on… Read More »

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Finding Areas Of Agreement When Ending A Marriage

By Blair H. Chan, III, PLLC |

When possible, finding common ground when getting a divorce in Florida has significant benefits for both parties. For instance, both individuals will save time and money. Negotiating terms is far less expensive and time consuming than going to court as litigating a divorce can be a long and costly process. Also, when there are… Read More »

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What About An Inheritance For My Kids?

By Blair H. Chan, III, PLLC |

Life changes lead to individuals reassessing long-term plans, and many parents want to be sure that family assets are transferred to their children at a later date. Because of this, if you are entering a marriage and already have children from a prior relationship, you may want to consider how to set aside funds… Read More »

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Florida Grandparents And Visitation

By Blair H. Chan, III, PLLC |

Family changes, such as divorce or death, upset familial relationships. There are situations in which a Florida grandparent may no longer be able to spend time with their grandchildren as often as they did in the past. If this is true for you, you may wonder if there is a legal way to establish… Read More »

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Kids, Family Stress, And Divorce

By Blair H. Chan, III, PLLC |

Tension is common within a family when a marriage is ending, both for the adults and for the kids. There is even stress when the choice to end the union is amicable. After all, even when the parents agree living apart is for the best, the children may be upset about the transition from… Read More »

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What If I Want To Claim My Child On My Taxes?

By Blair H. Chan, III, PLLC |

Claiming children is part of filing taxes most parents are familiar with, but when parents divorce, sometimes there is confusion about who will be claiming children moving forward. After all, both parents may have become used to claiming the kids when they filed their taxes jointly, and if they are choosing to co-parent, an… Read More »

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Uncontested Tampa Divorces

By Blair H. Chan, III, PLLC |

In order to explore the option of an uncontested divorce in the state of Florida, you and your spouse need to agree on key issues. When there are ongoing disputes, it may not be possible to secure an uncontested divorce agreement, a judge may have to be involved to make final decisions. Generally, an… Read More »

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Can A Job Loss Impact Child Support?

By Blair H. Chan, III, PLLC |

Anytime a person experiences a drastic shift in their income, it is common for that individual to need to look over their budget and make some changes. So, if you lose your job, it makes sense that you will not be able to afford everything you were paying for when you were employed. Living… Read More »

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