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Alimony Modification Lawyer Tampa

Alimony Modification Lawyer Tampa Gary Dolgin Explains That Alimony Award Is Based On Present Circumstances and Not On Speculation About The Future

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An alimony award should be based on present circumstances and not on speculation regarding future occurrences, such as when the payor has a degenerative disease that is not yet disabling.

Future occurrences should be addressed in modification proceedings. Schellhammer v. Schellhammer, 687 So.2d 987 (Fla. 5th DCA 1997). See also Moore v. Moore, 858 So.2d 1168 (Fla. 2d DCA 2003).

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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Family Law Attorney Tampa Gary Dolgin Shares Article About Divorced Couple Whose Divorce Helped Them Work On Their Shortcomings

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Trent and Denise Montagu never stopped caring for each other after their divorce.

The couple divorced after 22 years of marriage, when substance abuse and old patterns created a wedge between them too large to bridge.

Denise resented Trent for not participating enough in the family and resorting to substance abuse, and Trent resented Denise for controlling everything.

Ultimately their resentment for each other resulted in divorce, however they both acknowledge that the divorce prompted them to work on their shortcomings.

Denise says she now values her close relationships more and is conscious of not being controlling, both with her current and former spouse.

Trent has stopped abusing alcohol and drugs and has taken control of his finances and other life decisions.

Trent says that the divorce forced him to really focus on himself and finally grow up.

Read the full article at here.

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.

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Best Child Custody Lawyer in Tampa Florida Gary Dolgin Explains About Temporary Orders Allowing Relocation

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The Court may issue a temporary order permitting relocation of a child pending a final hearing if the Court finds:

– the petition to relocate was properly filed and is otherwise in compliance with F.S. 61.13001(3); and

– from an examination of the evidence at a preliminary hearing there is a likelihood that on final hearing the Court will approve the relocation, provided that the findings are supported by the same factual basis as would be required for a final judgment permitting relocation.

If temporary relocation is allowed, the Court may require the person relocating with the child to provide “reasonable security” and to guarantee that court-ordered contact with the child will not be interrupted or interfered with.

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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Divorce Attorney Tampa Alimony

Both Parties’ Age and Physical and Emotional Condition Helps Determine Alimony

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Both Parties’ Age and Physical and Emotional Condition Helps Determine Alimony

The Court may consider the age and physical and emotional condition not only of each party, but of both parties together, in determining whether permanent alimony is appropriate.

For example, in Leone v. Leone, 577 So.2d 587 (Fla. 3d DCA 1991), the husband was a medical doctor who was no longer able to practice as an orthopedic surgeon because of heart surgery. His 36-year-old wife was in good health, had worked as a waitress before the marriage, and had attended college for approximately one year. Based on these facts, the Court upheld the trial court’s denial of permanent periodic alimony in favor of rehabilitative 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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Family Attorney Tampa Gary Dolgin Dedicates February Newsletter To His Mother Whose Birthday Is On Valentine’s Day

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Happy Valentine’s Day from The Law Offices of Gary S. Dolgin!

Our February Newsletter is a very special one as Gary is dedicating it to his mother, Dr. Ann Dolgin who turns 87 today…on Valentine’s Day. ❤

Gary’s mother showed her children the importance of hard work and dedication from a young age, and Gary is grateful for her wonderful guidance.

To see Gary’s beautiful dedication to his mother, view our special February Newsletter at:
Dedication To Gary’s Mother Dr. Ann Dolgin On Her Birthday

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Social Security Benefits For Survivors of Same-Sex Relationships

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Starting at age 60 (or 50 for those who are disabled) a survivor can either apply for a deceased spouse’s Social Security benefits or apply for them temporarily and delay claiming their own, allowing their benefit to increase until they reach full retirement age or beyond.

Almost six million of the nation’s 65 million Social Security beneficiaries receive survivor’s benefits, including children. The purpose is to care for the survivors who lose their romantic and economic partners, which is a huge financial hardship.

The Social Security Administration now allows same-sex couples to receive survivor’s benefits if they can show that they were in a committed relationship and would have married had that been possible.

With this change to Social Security policy, survivors of same-sex partners can now start the process of applying for their deceased partners’ Social Security benefits, regardless of how long ago their partners or spouses died.

When applying for a deceased partner’s Social Security benefits survivors have to produce evidence like joint bank accounts, leases, mortgages, insurance policies or wills that name a partner as beneficiary or heir in order for Social Security agents to consider approving the request.

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At The Law Offices of Gary S. Dolgin, we have been helping families in the Tampa Bay area with their family law issues for over 30 years.

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Relocation Lawyer Tampa

Relocation Lawyer Tampa Gary Dolgin Explains When The Court May Grant a Temporary Order Prohibiting Relocation

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The Court may grant a temporary order prohibiting the relocation of a child or requiring the return of the child, if relocation has already occurred, or “other appropriate remedial relief,” if the Court finds:

– the petition to relocate does not comply with F.S. 61.13001(3);

– the child has been relocated without a written agreement of the parties or without Court approval; or

– from an examination of the evidence at a preliminary hearing there is the likelihood that the Court will not approve the relocation.

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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Alimony Payments Lawyer Tampa Bay

Alimony Payments Lawyer Tampa Gary Dolgin Explains How Length Of Marriage Affects Permanent Alimony Award

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Generally speaking, the length of a marriage bears a direct relationship to the initial decision to award alimony.

It is presumed that:

– a short-term marriage is a marriage having a duration of less than 7 years;

– a moderate-term marriage is a marriage having a duration of greater than 7 years but less than 17 years;

– and a long-term marriage is a marriage having a duration of 17 years or greater.

Permanent alimony may be awarded following a marriage of long duration, if such an award is appropriate upon consideration of the other alimony factors set forth in [F.S. 61.08](2).

Permanent alimony may be awarded following a marriage of moderate duration if such an award is appropriate based upon clear and convincing evidence and after consideration of the factors set forth in [F.S. 61.08](2).

If there are written findings of exceptional circumstances, permanent alimony may be awarded following a marriage of short duration.

Whether you are the spouse requesting alimony, or the spouse being asked to pay alimony, here at The Law Offices of Gary S. Dolgin, we will put our knowledge and 30 years of experience to work to help protect your alimony rights.

Being Board Certified in Marital and Family Law as well as being a Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator sets Gary Dolgin apart when it comes to determining what type(s) of alimony might be granted in your situation and advocating on your behalf to secure the best result possible.

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 Attorney Tampa Gary Dolgin Helped Amy Get Sole Custody Of Her Kids To Keep Them Safe

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Gary Dolgin helped Amy get sole parental responsibility of her children after she was concerned that they were being exposed to an unsafe environment when visiting their father.

When Amy realized that her children were being put in unsafe situations when visiting their father, she did not know if there was anything she could do protect them.

After working with Gary Dolgin, she realized that she could take legal action to protect her children and get sole parental responsibility of them.

Amy is very grateful to Gary for helping her have the knowledge and confidence to legally protect her children.

Amy was very impressed with Gary’s diligence and caring as her child custody attorney and she highly recommends Gary to anyone who needs help with any child custody issues.

Watch the video to hear what Amy has to say about retaining Gary Dolgin as her child custody lawyer.

Here at The Law Offices of Gary S. Dolgin, we have been helping mothers and fathers with child custody issues 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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Tampa Spousal Support Lawyer

Tampa Spousal Support Lawyer Gary Dolgin Explains That How A Couple Saved When Married Cannot Be Factored Into Alimony Award

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In awarding alimony, the Court may not factor in speculative post-dissolution savings based upon how frugal the parties were during the marriage.

Any accumulation of marital assets due to the parties being frugal and saving during the marriage is taken into consideration by equitable distribution.

Whether you are the spouse requesting alimony, or the spouse being asked to pay alimony, here at The Law Offices of Gary S. Dolgin, we will put our knowledge and 30 years of experience to work to help protect your alimony rights.

Being Board Certified in Marital and Family Law as well as being a Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator sets Gary Dolgin apart when it comes to determining what type(s) of alimony might be granted in your situation and advocating on your behalf to secure the best result possible.

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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