Blog Posts in 2016
Posted on Dec 19, 2016 By Catherine W. Real, P.A.
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 ...
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Posted on Nov 17, 2016 By Catherine W. Real, P.A.
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 ...
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Posted on Oct 24, 2016 By Catherine W. Real, P.A.
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 ...
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Posted on Sep 26, 2016 By Catherine W. Real, P.A.
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 ...
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Posted on Aug 9, 2016 By Catherine W. Real, P.A.
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 ...
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Posted on Jul 22, 2016 By Catherine W. Real, P.A
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, ...
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Posted on May 31, 2016 By Catherine W. Real, P.A.
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 ...
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Posted on May 26, 2016 By Catherine W. Real, P.A.
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 By Catherine W. Real, P.A.
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 By Catherine W. Real, P.A.
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 By Catherine W. Real, P.A.
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 By Catherine W. Real, P.A.
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 ...
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Posted on Feb 27, 2016 By Catherine W. Real, P.A.
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, ...
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Posted on Jan 15, 2016 By Catherine W. Real, P.A.
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 ...
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