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Understanding Military Divorce Benefits: The 20/20/20 and 10/10 Rules Explained

Military divorces have unique complexities that can affect the benefits entitled to former spouses, especially when it comes to health care, pensions, and other military-related entitlements. Two fundamental rules that are

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When to Start the Florida Pre-Suit Divorce Mediation Process

Divorce can be an emotionally charged and complex process, and for many couples, traditional litigation adds to the strain. Pre-suit divorce mediation is ideal for those seeking a more amicable, cost-effective,

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Can a Mediator File Divorce Papers in Florida?

Understanding the Distinction Between Mediators and Attorneys In Florida, many couples explore pre-suit mediation as a cost-effective approach to divorce. However, a common question arises: Can a mediator file divorce

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Ruling Allows Some Divorcing Couples to Waive Filing Financial Affidavits in Florida

The Florida Supreme Court has approved a Family Law Rule Committee proposal that significantly changes the process for divorcing couples. Under certain circumstances, they can waive the filing of financial

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Changing Your Name at the Time of Your Florida Divorce; Yes or No?

Introduction In Florida, changing your name as part of a divorce process is relatively straightforward, but there are different legal pathways depending on whether you want to revert to your

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Uncontested Divorce; Agreement on All Points – Why You Still Need the Assistance of a Neutral Attorney/Mediator

Navigating a divorce, even an uncontested one, can be a challenging and emotionally taxing process. Once you and your spouse have reached an agreement on all points, the next critical

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Can A Mediator File Divorce Papers?

No. All mediators are neutral facilitators. According to Florida law they cannot represent either spouse in court, so they cannot file your court documents for you or attend the final

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Military Divorce – Residency Requirements

The origin of the Program must not be misrepresented; you must not claim that you wrote the original Program. Altered source versions must be plainly marked as such, and must

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We Have Settled. We Don’t Need A Divorce Mediator. Yes, You Do.

Mediation services include so much more than just assisting the divorcing parties in reaching an agreement. If you are getting divorced and you already have a "kitchen table" "handshake deal"

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Divorce Mediation – No Court Divorce

Not in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco Counties. Several Florida mediators claiming to be licensed attorneys are advertising NO COURT DIVORCE. Don’t be fooled. Check with the Florida Bar Association. Some

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Attorney Beth Reineke devotes her law practice exclusively to mediation and other alternative dispute resolution services in divorce, paternity and family law. If you are committed to resolving conflicts without going to war, contact Reineke Mediations for a free telephone consultation. Our Tampa, Florida mediator conducts in person and virtual sessions with couples who live in and about the Tampa Bay Area – primarily, Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco Counties.

Call 813-205-6675 or contact us using the form below.

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