How long a divorce will take to finalize depends on a variety of factors. Some spouses are confident it is time to end the marriage and quickly move through the mediation process, negotiating the terms of asset division and other concerns. But in other situations, the process takes longer. Either…
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In a July 18, 2022 article by the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Tampa Bay Inno, Sheryl Hunter’s arrival to Trenam Law in May was mentioned as part of the publication’s round-up of top news stories in Tampa’s tech scene for the first half of 2022. After founding and leading the…
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Making the decision to end a marriage does not directly affect your credit score. After all, a credit score does not include information about whether an individual is married, separated, or single. But when you are navigating a divorce, it is important to keep in mind that there can be…
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July 25, 2022, TAMPA, FL – Trenam Law is pleased to announce the addition of four new associates to its Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Business Transactions, and Private Client Services Practice Groups. They are Waheeda Ghani, Dana B. Keller, Julius Matusewicz, and Jade L. Turner. Waheeda Ghani Ghani is an…
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Section 547 of the Bankruptcy Code provides the power to claw back “preference” payments made to creditors within the 90 days before a debtor files for bankruptcy. In many instances, during the few months just before a bankruptcy filing, creditors are not treated equally, with a debtor choosing to pay…
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When a marriage ends, it impacts all of your finances, including retirement investments. For many couples, their retirement accounts are their largest assets, which could include 401k plans, 403b accounts, and pensions. Even if you feel your retirement accounts are yours, because they are connected to your work history, the…
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Divorce agreements are usually achieved through negotiation. When the two people exiting the marriage are able to create a path forward with the help of mediators and lawyers, the process will be faster and less expensive. That said, there are times when a divorce heads to court and witnesses are…
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Determining if divorce is less common or not often depends on what figures and timeframe a person is comparing. It is popular for people to conversationally comment that half of marriages end in divorce but that is not necessarily true. While there was an increase in the divorce rate during…
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In a June 26, 2022 article by the Daily Business Review discussing growth in Florida law firms in 2021, Marie Tomassi provided insight on Trenam’s expanding bench in recent years as the firm has grown to 85 attorneys today from 72 in 2020. Tomassi noted the rising demand for litigation…
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When people are married, it is common to have estate plans set up with the other person listed as a beneficiary. But when the marriage ends, you will want to spend time reviewing and updating items. Because there are so many issues to address when navigating a divorce, estate planning…
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