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In awarding alimony, one of the factors a Court must determine is one of the party’s need for support.

The criteria used in establishing a party’s need for support includes:

– the parties’ earning ability
– their age
– their health
– their education
– the duration of the marriage
– the standard of living enjoyed during the course of the marriage
– the parties’ assets and liabilities.

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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In awarding alimony, the Court must determine:

(1) a party’s need for support;
(2) the other party’s ability to pay;
(3) the type or types of alimony appropriate in the case;
(4) the amount of alimony to award.

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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Board certification is the highest level of recognition by The Florida Bar of the competency and experience of attorneys in the areas of law approved for certification by the state Supreme Court.

When selecting an attorney to represent you in your family law case, choosing a board certified expert gives you the confidence in knowing that your attorney is recognized by The Florida Bar for being competent and experienced.

Gary Dolgin is proud to be one of only 26 Board Certified Experts In Marital and Family Law in Hillsborough County, one of only 270 in the entire State of Florida, and has over 30 years of experience practicing law in Tampa.

If you need help with any Family Law issue such as divorce, child support, child custody, spousal support, adoption, visitation, or equitable distribution give us a call today at (813) 999-2772 to schedule a consultation with Gary Dolgin, and it will be our pleasure to help you.

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When one parent refuses to comply with the time-sharing schedule in the parenting plan without proper cause, there are sanctions that the court may impose.

In addition to the specific sanctions listed under Florida Statute 61.13(4)(c), the Court may also impose any other reasonable sanction as a result of noncompliance.

Here at The Law Offices of Gary S. Dolgin, we have been helping mothers and fathers with 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.

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Although Florida is a no-fault divorce state, the Court may consider the adultery of either spouse and the circumstances thereof in determining the amount of alimony, if any, to be awarded.

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.

When you come to the Law Offices of Gary S. Dolgin, we will treat you like family and guide you through your alimony case step by step, helping you achieve the best possible outcome for your case.

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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Here at The Law Offices of Gary S. Dolgin we truly care about our clients and go the extra mile to consider all possible scenarios so we can provide our clients with the best possible representation.

If you need help with any Family Law issue such as divorce, child support, child custody, spousal support, adoption, visitation, or equitable distribution give us a call today at (813) 999-2772 to schedule a consultation with Gary Dolgin, and it will be our pleasure to help you.

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When one parent refuses to comply with the time-sharing schedule in the parenting plan without proper cause, there are sanctions that the court may impose.

One of the sanctions is that the Court may, upon request of the parent who did not violate the time-sharing schedule, modify the parenting plan if modification is in the best interests of the child.

Here at The Law Offices of Gary S. Dolgin, we have been helping mothers and fathers with 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.

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If an ex-spouse stops making their alimony payments to the other party, there are enforcement actions for failure to pay, or for failure to pay on time.

A Motion for Contempt can be filed with the Court and if it is determined that the ex-spouse is willfully refusing to pay their court ordered alimony, even if they have the ability to pay, they can be held in contempt.

The court can impose sanctions including fines, statutory interest on arrearages, reimbursement of attorneys fees and potentially incarceration.

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.

When you come to the Law Offices of Gary S. Dolgin, we will treat you like family and guide you through your alimony case step by step, helping you achieve the best possible outcome for your case.

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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When one parent refuses to comply with the time-sharing schedule in the parenting plan without proper cause, there are sanctions that the court may impose.

One of the sanctions is that the Court may order the parent who did not provide time-sharing, or did not properly exercise time-sharing under the time-sharing schedule to have the financial burden of promoting frequent and continuing contact when that parent and child reside further than 60 miles from the other parent.

Here at The Law Offices of Gary S. Dolgin, we have been helping mothers and fathers with 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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What is Lump Sum Alimony?

Lump sum alimony is a payment of a fixed and definite sum and is in the nature of a final settlement between the parties.

Lump sum alimony is a vested right that is not subject to any increase, reduction, or termination in the event of contingency, even death or remarriage.

To award lump sum alimony, the court must find proof of special circumstances where other forms of alimony are not available or appropriate.

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.

Learn more about alimony by visiting:
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