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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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Do I Qualify For Alimony
What are the tests for alimony (spousal maintenance or support)? Before we answer that question, remember that every case is different and you should get advice from a lawyer regarding your situation and if it will affect your ability to get alimony. Here are the...
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Odd Divorce Facts – Cancer and Divorce, Family Law
Women who have been diagnosed with cervical cancer are more likely to divorce, by 40%. If a man is diagnosed with testicular cancer, the marriage is 20% more likely to divorce. On contrast, breast cancer survivors are 8% less likely to divorce than women who have not...
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Division Of Assets Florida Divorce
Explain "Division of Assets" in a Florida divorce? A great portion of our lives is spent searching for the ideal house, purchasing the perfect vehicle, and finding the best furniture to match your decor. You have spent a lifetime working hard for the things you...
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David Faulkner Divorce Client Review
Divorce Client Review 5 stars May 22, 2017 "Mr. Faulkner supported me every step of the way. He offered moral support while providing me with the information needed to follow through with my divorce. He was not pushy, but helped me feel comfortable with my offer. I...
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Ask for Help When You Need It
Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it. Here are a few wise words to help get you through the rest of your week. With everything going on in the world, sometimes we forget that we are allowed to ask other people for help, or worse, we feel too ashamed to...
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Odd Divorce Facts – Ancient Rome
In ancient Rome, a couple could divorce just by declaring their intent not to live together in front of seven witnesses. Divorce was common, especially in the upper classes, and a divorced woman could receive her dowry back in full. She could also regain her...
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Odd Divorce Facts – Older Couples Divorce Rates “Gray Divorce”
The divorce rate for couples over 65 years old has doubled since 1980. As Baby Boomers become seniors, the divorce rate seems to follow them. Divorces for Seniors are often referred to as a "Gray Divorce". If you are a baby boomer, and facing divorce, we encourage...
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Odd Divorce Facts – Highest Divorce Rates by State
According to 2012 U.S. Census Bureau statistics, Nevada has the highest rate of divorce at 14.7%. Wyoming, Florida, Kentucky, and Tennessee all have rates of divorce over 13.%. Marriages are more likely to last longer when people marry at an older age, have a higher...
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Gray Divorce for Seniors – Is it worth it?
It pays to consider all of the possibilities in a gray divorce when the level of financial entanglement can be complex. Senior couples should get professional advice long before getting divorced. We have helped couples find creative ways to compromise. You may be able...
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Odd Divorce Facts – Divorce and Weight – Brandon Legal Group
Sometimes "more to love" isn't a good thing. Experts note that if a spouse has gained more than 20% of his or her body weight, divorce is more likely Since the axiom goes that the longer a couple stays together, the more they begin to look alike, we can't help but...
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Gray Divorce #7 – Health Insurance – Brandon Legal Group
The availability of health insurance when divorcing as seniors, but under 65 can be a major factor in the divorce settlement. Get good advice.
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Your Ex is Not Your Child’s Ex
Co-parenting Advice Your ex is not your child's ex. In the middle of this short work week, Brandon Legal Group would like to provide you with this small tidbit of co-parenting wisdom. Whether you are just starting the divorce process or you have been divorced and...
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Odd Divorce Facts – Professions with Lowest Divorce Rates
Among the occupations with the lowest divorce rates are agricultural engineers, salespeople, nuclear engineers, optometrists, clergy, and podiatrists. Who Knew? Regardless of your circumstance, or profession, if you are anticipating, or in, a divorce proceeding, you...
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Odd Divorce Facts – Age Difference
A marriage in which a woman is two or more years older than her husband is 53% more likely to end in divorce than if the husband were three or more years older or only one year younger. Does Age Difference Impact Divorce Rates? While age difference appears to make a...
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David A. Faulkner- Client Review
David A. Faulkner- Client Review 5.0 stars May 2, 2017 Efficient and Effective “David worked with me to update an agreement that ensures the safety of my child. He reviewed past legal material and asked me important followup questions. Once the agreement was drafted,...
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Gray Divorce 6 – Long Term Care – Brandon Legal Group
Remember Long Term Care When Planning your Senior Divorce. An integral and unspoken part of any marriage is the assumption that each partner will support the other through any type of long-term care. That commitment cannot be easily replaced if that promise is broken...
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Odd Divorce Facts – Divorce and Multiples
Having twins or triplets increases the risk of divorce by 17%. Oddly enough, a friend of the firm has higher order multiples, and would wholeheartedly agree with this statement. Of course, issues of child support and other forms of maintenance can be particularly...
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Plan Ahead with an Estate Plan
Always remember to plan ahead. “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail!”- Benjamin Franklin This Wednesday the estate planning attorneys at Brandon Legal Group suggest that you should "always remember to plan ahead." We also reference Benjamin Franklin for a...
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