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Tampa Divorce Lawyer Gary Dolgin Explains That An Agreement Between Parties Is Not Always Approved By The Court

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In divorce, just because the parties have reached an agreement, it does not mean the agreement is always enforceable or will be approved by the court.

For example, parties cannot waive entitlement to temporary alimony or attorneys’ fees by antenuptial agreement.

An antenuptial agreement is subject to the existing laws of the state, including the requirement that Spouse A is responsible for supporting Spouse B while they are still married. See Belcher v. Belcher, 271 So.2d 7 (Fla. 1972)

Similarly, any agreement to waive child support would be unenforceable for public policy reasons. See Quinn v Quinn, 169 So.3d 268 (Fla. 2d DCA 2015)

If you are looking for an experienced and knowledgeable divorce attorney in Tampa to represent your best interests, you can count on Gary Dolgin to help you.

To schedule a consultation with Gary S. Dolgin, Attorney At Law, call (813) 999-2772 and it will be our pleasure to help you.

To see what past clients have to say about retaining Gary Dolgin to represent them during their divorce, and to learn more about divorce, visit:
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Durational Alimony Tampa – Attorney Gary Dolgin Shares Law Regarding How Marital Misconduct May Affect Alimony Award

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Under F.S. 61.08(1), adultery may be a factor in awarding alimony.

Other marital misconduct, such as spouse abuse, may be considered under F.S. 61.08(2)(j). The effect of marital misconduct is determined on a case-by-case basis.

Courts have held that only misconduct that depletes marital finances is relevant to a determination of alimony. As one court stated, even reprehensible conduct by one party does not justify alimony unless it has caused depletion of the marital finances.

Recently, the same court stated, “the law is clear that absent a showing of related depletion of marital assets, a party’s adulterous misconduct is not a valid reason to award a greater share of those marital assets to the innocent spouse or to deny the adulterous spouse alimony.”

Here at The Law Offices of Gary S. Dolgin, we will put our knowledge and 30 years of experience to work for you, whether you are seeking alimony or defending a claim against alimony.

Being Board Certified in Marital and Family Law as well as being a Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator sets Gary Dolgin apart. He will put his expertise to work for you and advocate for the best possible result in your alimony case.

To schedule an alimony consultation with Board Certified Expert in Marital and Family Law in Tampa, Gary S. Dolgin, please call (813) 999-2772, and it will be our pleasure to help you.

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Best family law attorney Tampa Gary Dolgin with Mayor of Le Havre, France and Olivier Jougla, President of the French Bar Association

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“It was great seeing the Mayor of Tampa’s Sister City Le Havre, France Édouard Philippe, who is also the former Prime Minister of France under President Macron. He was in town to renew Tampa’s Sister City relationship with Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and explore student exchanges with USF and other trade opportunities.

Ten years ago I traveled with Tampa lawyers to Le Havre and he hosted a five course French dinner for us and he gave me a book on Le Havre art.

My friend Olivier Jougla, President of the French Bar Association and Former Deputy Mayor of Le Havre, was also visiting Tampa with his family. His family hosted me in their home in 2012 and he stayed at our home in 2013.

We enjoyed a great dinner at the Columbia Restaurant with our French friends.

I am looking forward to traveling to Le Havre with Tampa lawyers and judges next October.”

– Gary S. Dolgin, Attorney At Law

Gary is happy to help represent Tampa in Le Havre, France and help make Mayor Édouard Philippe’s and Olivier Jougla’s visit to Tampa as enjoyable as possible.

Gary takes great pleasure in representing and being involved in the Tampa community and has been serving the Tampa community as a Board Certified Expert in Marital and Family Law, helping families with their family law issues for over 30 years.

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Family Law Attorney Tampa Gary Dolgin Shares Article About When To Start Claiming Social Security Benefits

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Experts are advising people to wait to claim Social Security benefits and benefits for divorced spouses.

A recent article in The New York Times answers common questions on when to start collecting Social Security.

This article answers questions such as:

– “Why not claim early and invest the benefits in the markets?”
– “Why not claim early, rather than draw down an I.R.A. and other savings?”
– “Will my Social Security benefits be reduced if I work?”
– “Can a person who is due a public pension also collect Social Security benefits?”
– “Can a divorced woman who was married for more than 10 years claim a spousal benefit on her ex-husband’s work record and then switch to her own retirement benefit?”

To see the answers to these questions and gain a better understanding about claiming Social Security benefits, you may read the full article at:
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/01/your-money/social-security-when-to-collect.html

At The Law Offices of Gary S. Dolgin, we have been helping women, men and families in the Tampa Bay area with their family law issues for over 30 years, and enjoy sharing articles that may be helpful to the community.

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Child Custody Lawyer Tampa FL Gary Dolgin Explains Parental Access To Records and Information Pertaining To Minor Children

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Regardless of the designation of parental responsibility, access to records and information pertaining to a minor child, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and school records, may not be denied to either parent.

Each parent has the same rights as to form, substance, and manner of access.

This applies unless a court specifically revokes these rights, including any restrictions on these rights provided in a domestic violence injunction.

Here at The Law Offices of Gary S. Dolgin, we have been helping mothers and fathers with relocation and child custody for over 30 years in the Tampa area.

We have also been committed to protecting children’s best interests while helping to advocate for their parent’s rights.

If you are having any child custody issues such as relocation, determining parental responsibility, time-sharing problems, or any other custody issue that may be causing an unhealthy situation for your child, or negatively affecting your parental rights, we are here to help you.

To schedule a child custody consultation with Gary Dolgin, give us a call at (813) 999-2772, and it will be our pleasure to help you.

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Family Lawyer In Tampa Gary Dolgin Receives Wonderful Client Google Review For His Outstanding Representation In Her Family Law Case

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At The Law Offices of Gary S. Dolgin, providing our clients with excellent representation by tenaciously advocating for their rights is our top priority.

Receiving wonderful client reviews, such as this Google review written by our past client, Rachel brings us great joy!

Rachel, we appreciate your kind words and thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

It was our pleasure to represent you!

With over 30 years of experience in divorce and family law, Gary Dolgin has the expertise you need when facing divorce or any type of family law issue.

If you are looking for an experienced and knowledgeable family law and divorce attorney in Tampa to represent your best interests, you can count on Gary Dolgin to help you.

To schedule a consultation with Gary S. Dolgin, Attorney At Law, call (813) 999-2772 and it will be our pleasure to help you.

To learn more about The Law Offices of Gary S. Dolgin and to see what his past clients have to say about his exceptional representation, visit:
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Best Divorce Lawyer in Tampa Gary Dolgin Explains The Award Of Attorney’s Fees In Divorce Cases in Florida

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One party’s need for assistance with the payment of his or her attorney’s fees when the other party has the ability to pay is grounds for an award of attorney’s fees.

For example in Meighen v. Meighen, 813 So.2d 173 (Fla.2d DCA 2002), when there was a substantial disparity in parties; income, the appellate court held that is was error for the trial court to award only half of the attorneys’ fees to be paid on behalf of the wife.

If you are looking for an experienced and knowledgeable divorce attorney in Tampa to represent your best interests, you can count on Gary Dolgin to help you.

To schedule a consultation with Gary S. Dolgin, Attorney At Law, call (813) 999-2772 and it will be our pleasure to help you.

To see what past clients have to say about retaining Gary Dolgin to represent them during their divorce, and to learn more about divorce, visit:
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What Are Contributions To Marriage As It Pertains To Alimony?

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What Are Contributions To Marriage As It Pertains To Alimony?

The contributions to the marriage do not need to be in terms of income or property.

The value of services for rearing children and running the household, or for contributing to the spouse’s career or a business, should also be considered.

Each party is a partner to a marriage and thus “each partner is entitled to a fair share of the fruits of their combined industry, whether performed in the office, the factory, the fields or the home.” Neff v. Neff, 386 So.2d 318, 319 (Fla. 2d DCA 1980).

The expert testimony of an economist, however, may be needed to establish the value of other contributions.

Here at The Law Offices of Gary S. Dolgin, we will put our knowledge and 30 years of experience to work for you, whether you are seeking alimony or defending a claim against alimony.

Being Board Certified in Marital and Family Law as well as being a Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator sets Gary Dolgin apart. He will put his expertise to work for you and advocate for the best possible result in your alimony case.

To schedule an alimony consultation with Board Certified Expert in Marital and Family Law in Tampa, Gary S. Dolgin, please call (813) 999-2772, and it will be our pleasure to help you.

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Child Custody Lawyer Tampa Gary Dolgin Explains Ultimate Parental Responsibility And Why It May Be Granted

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F.S. 61.13(2)(c)2a allows the court to “grant to one party the ultimate responsibility over specific aspects of the child’s welfare or may divide those responsibilities between the parties based on the best interests of the child.”

Issues for which ultimate responsibility may be granted include, but are not limited to, religious training, school choices, or medical care and treatment.

Although the court may grant ultimate decision-making responsibility over specific aspects of the child’s welfare, such orders must be made on a case-by-case basis after an evidentiary hearing concerning the best interest of the child.

Here at The Law Offices of Gary S. Dolgin, we have been helping mothers and fathers with relocation and child custody for over 30 years in the Tampa area.

We have also been committed to protecting children’s best interests while helping to advocate for their parent’s rights.

If you are having any child custody issues such as determining parental responsibility, time-sharing problems, or any other custody issue that may be causing an unhealthy situation for your child, or negatively affecting your parental rights, we are here to help you.

To schedule a child custody consultation with Gary Dolgin, give us a call at (813) 999-2772, and it will be our pleasure to help you.

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Family Attorney Tampa Gary Dolgin Explains How Child Support May Be Awarded At Any Time During Divorce Proceedings In The Form Of Temporary Relief

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A divorce case can often take months to conclude, therefore temporary court orders may be requested for certain issues such as child support while the divorce case is pending.

Under F.S. 61.13(1), the court may award child support “at any time” in dissolution proceedings.

F.S. 61.30, which contains the child support guidelines schedule, determines the amount of that support.

The guidelines schedule is the starting point for determining temporary child support, just as they are for final child support orders.

The guidelines schedule in F.S. 61.30 creates a presumptive level of child support based on the gross income of the parties, less certain allowable deductions, and the number of children.

Board Certified Expert in Marital and Family Law, Gary S. Dolgin is proud to be the author of Chapter 6. “Temporary Relief” in the 6th through 13th editions of The Florida Dissolution of Marriage book.

This book is published by The Florida Bar and is widely used as a reference by attorneys and judges when it comes to divorce issues in Florida.

With over 30 years of experience in divorce and family law, Gary Dolgin has the expertise you need when facing divorce or any type of family law issue.

If you are looking for an experienced and knowledgeable family law and divorce attorney in Tampa to represent your best interests, you can count on Gary Dolgin to help you.

To schedule a consultation with Gary S. Dolgin, Attorney At Law, call (813) 999-2772 and it will be our pleasure to help you.

To learn more about The Law Offices of Gary S. Dolgin and to see what his past clients have to say about his exceptional representation, visit:
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