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Welcome to our blog postings. Some of our blog entries will be articles impacting the legal climate in the Greater Tampa Bay Area, some will be simple updates about our firm. One never knows, there might even be the occasional shot of humor and local news! We look forward to sharing with you.
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What if my spouse has been abusive, can I get a Restraining Order?
The police will have to be called in extreme circumstances. Apart from this, Florida has a process for obtaining a restraining order if your partner is guilty of certain behavior, without having to notify your partner of your efforts to obtain one (ask a lawyer or...
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Marriage Dissolution and Custody
Dissolution and custody matters are the great equalizers. Having done this for a while, you do realize that everybody has the same issues. It doesn't matter how much money you have or how much power you have, you are always afraid you're never going to see your...
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Slip and Fall – What you need to know for your Personal Injury Attorney
Welcome to our Slip and Fall Series Trip and fall, premises liability, or slip and fall accidents could potentially lead to major injuries. Trip and fall accidents can happen on sidewalks, driveways or perhaps in a backyard when the grass conceals some danger....
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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...
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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...
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Personal Injury Facts – from Brandon Legal Group
The Personal Injury Attorneys at Brandon Legal Group would never wish harm on anyone, let alone any of our clients. One of the unfortunate facts of our day to day lives though is that 1 in every 100 people, this year, will suffer an accident resulting in injuries,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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Personal Injury Q&A How much do your services cost?
Let us help you find medical assistance that is ideal for your circumstance, one that will wait on the insurance payments, until your case is fully resolved. We cannot recommend a Doctor for reasons of professional ethics, however, we can advise you of doctors we have seen that will work with accident victims, and you can choose among them, or find your own medical help. Regardless of your choices, we will be here to stand up for your rights in front of the insurance companies.
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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...
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In Florida, what are the initial steps in getting a divorce?
Once the requirements for residency have been met and your marriage is broken irretrievably, you can file a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage which lists any claim items such as child support, timesharing with minor children, property division, and debt,...
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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
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Personal Injury Q&A If I’m in an auto accident, should I call the police?
Let us help you find medical assistance that is ideal for your circumstance, one that will wait on the insurance payments, until your case is fully resolved. We cannot recommend a Doctor for reasons of professional ethics, however, we can advise you of doctors we have seen that will work with accident victims, and you can choose among them, or find your own medical help. Regardless of your choices, we will be here to stand up for your rights in front of the insurance companies.
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Will I still be able to get a divorce if my spouse can’t be located?
Yes. Once you have done a good faith search diligently according to the requirements of Florida law. There are a number of reasonable steps you have to take in order to locate your spouse like contacting the Department of Motor Vehicles in writing and talking to...
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Legal Scholarship Honorable Mention Margaret Nelson
We’d like to acknowledge the contribution of Margaret Nelson to Brandon Legal Group’s Legal Scholarship, an essay competition. While not the winner, the submitted essay certainly deserved publication in a public forum.
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