Category Archives: Divorce
Co-Parenting After An Uncontested Divorce
If you and your spouse are moving forward with an uncontested divorce, you know that you are agreeing to negotiate through key items, such as division of assets and debts and, if there are children, a child custody concerns. Crafting a parenting plan you both can agree to can be extremely helpful when co-parenting…. Read More »
Making The Decision To Keep (Or Sell) Your Marital Home
While there are many assets to assess when a couple moves forward with a divorce, sometimes decisions surrounding the marital home can be the most emotional. In some situations, both parties agree it is best to sell the house and distribute the assets. But it is common for one person to want to keep… Read More »
Get Organized When Preparing For A Tampa Divorce
There are a range of important decisions that need to be made when deciding to separate and divorce. Being overwhelmed is common, but the more organized you are, the smoother the process can be. Because your finances are going to be key in negotiating a fair agreement, gathering your records is essential. An experienced… Read More »
What Sources Of Income Are Considered For Child Support Payments?
Child support payments are often needed in order for a custodial parent to manage all the expenses of raising a child. These expenses could include housing, food, clothing, and extracurricular activities, for example. If you are moving toward a divorce in Florida, you may be wondering how child support payment amounts are calculated. This… Read More »
How To Determine The Value Of Items In A Divorce
Property distribution is often one of the most complex aspects of a Florida divorce case. One of the first steps in this process is determining the value of the marital assets in an estate, which can be a complicated process. At the law office of Blair H. Chan, III our experienced Tampa divorce lawyers… Read More »
When To Reconsider Divorce Mediation
Alternative dispute resolution can be an efficient and effective way to settle the issues in a Florida divorce. However, there are benefits and drawbacks to utilizing this method over traditional divorce litigation in court. At the law office of Blair H. Chan, III, our experienced and knowledgeable Tampa divorce lawyers can review your situation… Read More »
Common Assets In A High Value Divorce
High value, or high asset, divorce cases are often incredibly complex and involve a multitude of issues surrounding property division, spousal support, and child support. Spouses in high income divorces often must determine what to do with significant assets, many of which are not at issue in lower value divorce cases. At the law… Read More »
Why You Need A Lawyer For An Uncontested Divorce
Many people associate an uncontested divorce with an easy process, but spouses who run the risk of handling an uncontested divorce on their own could end up in a complex situation with no one on their side to help. In Tampa Bay, the law office of Blair H. Chan, III has helped many clients… Read More »
What To Do When A Co-Parent Is Bad Mouthing You
Not all divorces end amicably, and a contentious divorce can be even more stressful when children are involved. It is important that you never speak poorly about the other parent in front of your child, but it is never guaranteed that the other parent will do the same. What should you do if you… Read More »
Are Lottery Winnings Considered Marital Property?
One of the more famous divorce cases in recent years in Florida involves lottery winnings. A couple had been separated for years but not formally divorced, and when one spouse won hundreds of thousands of dollars in the lottery he vanished to avoid paying his spouse her share of the winnings in a formal… Read More »
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