Blair H. Chan III

For many, child support payments are key to balancing a household budget, ensuring the children have all they need following a Florida divorce. While the benefits of support payment are well understood, when circumstances change, an amount that once seemed sufficient may no longer cover the meet needs of the…

If you are a parent who is in the process of separating and divorcing, crafting a custody arrangement that prioritizes the well-being of the kids needs to be top of mind. Of course, there are other elements of your divorce agreement that need to be worked out as well, but…

Stay-at-home parents face unique challenges when a Florida marriage ends. Recognizing the specific concerns that stay-at-home parents encounter can help you as you move forward with navigating divorce proceedings. Of course, personalized support is available when you meet with a Tampa family lawyer. Florida is a "no-fault" divorce state, which…

Marriages ending and new marriages beginning can have a significant impact on a family, including the family finances. There are many monetary concerns to work through when remarrying, and it is important to recognize that child support payments could be affected. It is normal to have questions about how your…

For some parents, they find the best approach to shared custody is the concept of parallel parenting. Over recent years, parallel parenting has gained popularity, particularly when parents are in high-conflict situations. To explore the elements of parallel parenting and determine if it could work for you, connect with a…

What a marriage is sometimes redefined in order for couples to meet the needs of their individual circumstances. For example, some couples make the decision to live apart while maintaining their legal marital status. This is an attractive option for some people for a range of reasons, from personal goals…

When a marriage ends, dissolving the union means there will be unique concerns to attend to, and when you share these specifics with a legal professional, they will be able to generally categorize your divorce as one of high-conflict or low-conflict. This determination will be based on the level of…

On July 1, 2023, a new statute took effect. The FL legislature made big changes connected to alimony, also known as maintenance payments. This revamp of alimony rules includes shifting  modification guidelines and getting rid of permanent alimony. Instead of permanent payments, a formula is now used to establish the…

Regardless of your financial circumstances, ending a marriage can be an emotionally-charged process. While monetary concerns may not be top of mind, it is important to recognize that different sets of resources can lead to different sets of challenges. For example, when high net worth individuals decide to part ways,…

Parents want the best for their kids, and that often includes creating positive experiences and memories on family vacations. While planning to travel with the kids can be fun, it is important to keep scheduled vacation times in mind if you are co-parenting due to separation or divorce. And if…