Tag Archives: Manatee County

What Your Florida Divorce Lawyer May Not Be Telling You

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Adam B. Cordover, Attorney-at-Law

The vast majority of divorce attorneys in Tampa Bay and around Florida are good, hardworking people with their clients’ best interests always at mind.  However, there is one divorce option that more and more financial and mental health professionals agree is … Continue reading →

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Sample Florida Child Custody Schedules

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Adam B. Cordover, Attorney-at-Law

In each Florida family law case (such as divorce or paternity) that involves the custody of a child, Florida law requires that a parenting plan be established.  One of the most important elements of a parenting plan is the child custody … Continue reading →

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What Can I Do To Reduce The Costs Of My Florida Divorce?

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Adam B. Cordover, Attorney-at-Law

Going through divorce in Florida can be a very expensive proposition.  No matter which path you choose for your divorce, you are going to be spending money.  However, there are things you can do to reduce your costs. 1.  Agree … Continue reading →

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Collaborative Divorce Consultation: I Will Meet With Both Spouses

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Adam B. Cordover, Attorney-at-Law

When prospective divorce clients call in my Tampa office and ask whether both spouses can attend a consultation, they are often relieved to learn that I am willing to meet with both spouses.  I did not always have this policy. … Continue reading →

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Collaborative Divorce Comes To Sarasota & Manatee Counties

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Adam B. Cordover, Attorney-at-Law

From Brian Pope, MBA, CDFA, and Cindy Barry, Esq.: I am extremely pleased to announce that there is a new group in town!  The “Next Generation Divorce” group for the Twelfth Judicial Circuit has been formed as an expansion of … Continue reading →

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Family Law Courtroom Etiquette in Sarasota, Manatee, and DeSoto Counties

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Adam B. Cordover, Attorney-at-Law

It’s always good to make a good impression when going into a Florida Family Law Court, and one of the best ways to make a good impression is to follow proper etiquette.  Fortunately, the Twelfth Judicial Circuit has published its … Continue reading →

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Tampa Bay Clerks of Court Return to Regular Service Hours

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Adam B. Cordover, Attorney-at-Law

Thanks to a 7% increase in the budget for Florida clerks of the court, Tampa area clerks will increase their hours beginning October 1, 2012.  According to the Tampa Bay Times, the seven percent increase restores the amount that was … Continue reading →

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Tampa Bay Clerks of the Court Slow to Implement e-Filing

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Adam B. Cordover, Attorney-at-Law

You may have heard of the term “paperless office,” where documents are stored on networks and hard drives rather than in physical drawers and filing cabinets.  The advantages of the paperless office over traditional means of storing documents include the … Continue reading →

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Hillsborough County Intends to Implement e-Filing by March 2012

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Adam B. Cordover, Attorney-at-Law

Members of the Florida Bar have long been making the case for e-filing, or the ability to file documents through the internet rather than filing a physical copy with the clerk of the court.  E-filing holds the promise of reducing … Continue reading →

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Name Change: Where do I petition?

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Adam B. Cordover, Attorney-at-Law

If you are looking to legally change your name you may be wondering:  Where do I file a petition?  Do I have to go to Tallahassee?  Do I file in the circuit court of the county where I was born? … Continue reading →

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