Showing posts with label Divorce lawyer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Divorce lawyer. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Find a Divorce Lawyer Who Will Really Understand You

Going through a divorce is a very hard ordeal to deal with. Dissolving a marriage and talking about how to divide possessions and money is quite taxing on both the divorcing couples. During this process, divorce lawyers are hired to take care of the legal proceedings. These lawyers know the best way to deal with a divorce properly so that both parties get an equal share.

If you are about to go through a divorce, you must find a good divorce lawyer in Tampa. A lawyer that’s not only good at winning divorce cases, but someone who is good at understanding clients. It is essential that a lawyer knows and understands what his or her client is going through, what the client wants at the end or how they should go about the proceedings. A lawyer who is merely focused on winning is one you should not hire.

Every client and every divorce lawyer have a different personality, which is why you should find one that matches you. You will be working with this lawyer for months to years and it is important that you two have a good relationship with each other. Although the number of wins is an important factor to consider, you also have to ask, “Can this lawyer be my partner in winning this case?”


Observe the personality of your lawyer; is he or she friendly? Hot-headed? Welcoming? Accommodating? Calm? Collected? Works well under pressure? Treats other people well? How does he or she speak? Arrogant? Boastful? Kind? Is he or she driven? Highly motivated? Tends to slack off? Updates you regularly? Goes for weeks without calling you? These are traits that you should look into to determine if the divorce lawyer is a good fit for your personality.

Divorce is a difficult process on its own; you don’t want to hire a lawyer that will just add stress to the situation. The divorce lawyer you must hire is someone who will do what it takes to make the process easier for you. Someone who considers your mental and emotional well-being as well. Someone who you feel comfortable with so can divulge important information and build trust easily.

Remember, you and your lawyer will be working as a team from here on out. You will be partners and clashing of personalities is definitely a no-no. If you see any signs that you and your lawyer won’t be working well together, find another one before things heat up.

Nancy McRoberts Parham, P.A.
210 N. Pierce St., Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 228-0219
http://www.businesslocallistings.com

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Tips from a Divorce Lawyer on Child Custody and Support


Life is full of surprises. One day a couple is so in love, the next, they are signing their divorce papers. Divorce is a common occurrence in our country. A number of couples find this option to be the perfect solution for their irreconcilable differences. But what happens to the children caught in between separating parents? Atty. Nancy Parham, a female divorce lawyer from Tampa sheds some light on the matter.

What happens to children once the divorce is granted to their parents?

 Aside from the division of properties, the other thing that makes divorce complicated is child custody and support. The welfare of the children is given premium in any court of law. In Tampa, issues related with child custody and support, as well as child protection and visitation, make negotiations and settlements lengthy and complicated.

Does custody always go to just one parent?

No. Separating parents have the option to share custody of the child. Otherwise known as joint child custody and support, joint custody implies shared physical and/or legal custody of a child, after the divorce. This means that both parents share in the everyday responsibilities of raising a child, including all emotional, financial, and social responsibilities. Courts in Tampa frequently award at least some aspects of custody to both parents. It may be a joint physical custody where in the child spend relatively the same amount of time with each parent, a joint legal custody where in parents share decisions regarding the  welfare of the children, or both.

How does joint child custody and support work in Tampa?

Child custody and support obligations in Tampa are governed by the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act. But, there are also instances when the parents choose to have an oral agreement between themselves to avoid paying child custody and support obligations when the child is not in the care of one of the parents. Some settle with child protection and visitation grants to avoid settlement in court. It is best to consult with a family lawyer or divorce lawyer when it comes to this query so that every detail can be properly explained.


Nancy McRoberts Parham, P.A.
210 N. Pierce St
Tampa, FL 33602
813-228-0219