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Posted on Aug 4, 2017
Divorce can be an overwhelming experience. In addition to the emotional stress that comes with the ending of a marriage, there is the knowledge that life will change in a big way after the divorce is ...
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Posted on Jul 5, 2017
Our firm at Catherine W. Real, P.A. is honored to announce our very own Catherine Real recently made a donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, resulting in her becoming a part of the ...
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Posted on May 17, 2017
For most people, summer vacation is the perfect time to sit back and relax, whether you’re headed out of town or to the local pool. However, for divorced couples, summer months often mean ...
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Posted on Jan 3, 2017
If you have come to the decision to end your marriage, you need to start planning your divorce right now, before you even let your spouse know that it’s over. If you just rush up to your spouse ...
Continue reading "What to Do Before Telling Your Spouse You're Filing for Divorce" »
Posted on Dec 19, 2016
It is no secret, medical professionals have a tough job. In fact, many people may assume that between the long hours and the high-pressure environment, the divorce rate among medical practitioners ...
Continue reading "What Are the Divorce Rates among Medical Professionals?" »
Posted on Nov 17, 2016
During the average divorce in Florida, equitable distribution rules are used when dividing up property between spouses. When it comes to child custody, the courts always want to rule in favor of ...
Continue reading "Who Gets to Keep the Family Pet During Divorce?" »
Posted on Oct 24, 2016
Two serious points of contention in most any divorce are child custody and possession of the familial home. In order to gain an upper hand and increase their chances of winning rights to both primary ...
Continue reading "Limited by a Restraining Order During Divorce? Fight It!" »
Posted on Sep 26, 2016
Out of everything you own, your business is probably your top priority, and for good reason. It provides your income, gives you a real avenue to achieve your life’s goals, lets you exercise your ...
Continue reading "What Business Owners Need to Know When Filing for Divorce" »
Posted on Aug 9, 2016
While many people focus on the emotional turmoil that can come with divorce, a divorce can be equally damaging to a person’s finances. In certain cases, divorce has been known to completely wipe ...
Continue reading "Financial Tips to Remember When Filing for Divorce" »
Posted on Jul 22, 2016
When a person has a reasonable cause to fear for their safety, such as domestic violence, they may seek a restraining order, also called an injunction, against another individual. Over time, ...
Continue reading "Can Restraining Orders Be Dismissed?" »
Posted on May 31, 2016
According to the results of a study conducted by sociologists at Bowling Green State University, the notion that couples over 50 must be destined to stay together forever is simply an ideal, not a ...
Continue reading "Why Are More Couples Over 50 Choosing to Get a Grey Divorce?" »
Posted on May 26, 2016
If you are going through a divorce or fighting for custody of your children, it can be difficult to know who is on your side. While most courts now recognize the involvement of both parents as ...
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Posted on Apr 28, 2016
As you deal with a family law matter, Catherine W. Real, P.A. encourages you to get an experienced divorce attorney by your side. Get to know the firm better by checking out our social profiles: ...
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Posted on Apr 6, 2016
Attorney Catherine W. Real was recently featured in a Tampa Channel 10 News segment regarding a pending bill that could bring big changes to the way alimony and child custody are determined for ...
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Posted on Mar 30, 2016
If you and your spouse should ever decide that it is best to end your marriage, it is highly advisable that you consider pursuing a collaborative divorce. A collaborative divorce involves you working ...
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Posted on Mar 8, 2016
Divorce can often seem like a one-sided game of tug-of-war with some of the highest stakes the average person will ever encounter. Homes, pensions, child custody agreements, and more are all on the ...
Continue reading "How Do Judges Decide Divorce Cases?" »
Posted on Feb 27, 2016
Domestic violence involves the abuse of one partner against the other in a marriage or other intimate relationship. Not only does this include physical attacks, such as sexual assault, shoving, ...
Continue reading "How Domestic Violence Impacts Divorce & Child Custody Cases" »
Posted on Jan 15, 2016
At first glance, alimony can be a highly confusing topic. When considering all of the legal speak and rules that are associated with determining who pays what and how much is to be paid, this aspect ...
Continue reading "Florida Alimony FAQ" »
Posted on Dec 2, 2015
Any family law dispute – from divorce to child support – is going to hit home and play on your emotions. That is just par for the course. But for something so personal and close to your ...
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Posted on Nov 2, 2015
Are you going through a divorce in Florida State? Do you make considerably more money than your spouse? Is it possible that your spouse actually has no employment and thus zero income of their own? If ...
Continue reading "Permanent Alimony in Florida" »
Posted on Oct 7, 2015
Whether officials and society want to admit it or not, there is often an unfair bias against men during a divorce. The unspoken, underlying assumption is that the man has done something wrong, or that ...
Continue reading "Protecting Your Assets During a Divorce" »
Posted on Sep 9, 2015
As the recent Ashley Madison hack took the journalism world by storm, many have taken a closer look at the concept of cheating and how it should be defined. Infidelity has expanded from having sex ...
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Posted on Jul 23, 2015
At the forefront of the United States Supreme Court’s June 2015 ruling on the Obergefell v. Hodges case is the newfound right to marriage for same-sex couples, regardless of what state they ...
Continue reading "Family Law Changes Possibly On the Way After Supreme Court Same-Sex Marriage Ruling" »
Posted on Jul 14, 2015
There are two kinds of assets in divorce proceedings; Non-marital and Marital. “Non-marital assets” include: Assets acquired by either spouse prior to the marriage, and assets acquired in ...
Continue reading "What Kind Of Assets Are Divided Between The Spouses By The Court?" »
Posted on Jun 18, 2015
Figuring out how your property should be divided during your divorce is likely going to be the most difficult step that is faced with the greatest opposition from your spouse. No one wants to lose ...
Continue reading "How Will Property Division Be Settled In My Divorce?" »