Tampa Bay Florida Same Sex Divorces
On January 6, 2015 same sex marriage was legally recognized in the State of Florida. It was a long wait for those wishing to celebrate, but also for those who had been waiting to legally divorce their spouse.
Family law attorney Nilo Sanchez & Associates is happy to provide divorce and family law services to same sex couples –so that you too can plan ahead or if divorcing to go forward with your lives.
There were thousands of married LGBT couples in Tampa Bay who were unable to divorce prior to the changes in our laws that deemed same sex marriage as “illegal unions.” Prior to the law changing on same sex marriages in Florida, if you had been living in Tampa Bay or anywhere in Florida and were married in another state, you could not seek a divorce here. This left many couples in a state of limbo, not only financially, but also left couples with adopted children with no legal options.
LGBT Divorce Lawyer Tampa Bay, Florida
One of the many frustrating issues with regards to same sex divorcing couples in Tampa Bay is Florida’s equitable distribution laws. This law alone has been a challenging legality for same sex married couples in Tampa who could not obtain a divorce prior to 2015. From being unable to enter into prenuptials or postnuptial agreements to re-writing wills, same sex couples were simply unable to stake a claim on property or other assets that may have been lawfully theirs. These were just some of the problems same sex married couples in Tampa Bay encountered. The legalities that prevented same sex couples from being unable to legally marry and divorce in Florida are finally gone. In short, the right to a marriage license also grants you the right to a divorce— meaning the law is on your side. But, hiring the best divorce attorney for you and your situation is still paramount to reaching your goals.
Divorce & Florida Family Law
Nilo Sanchez & Associates is an established family law firm conveniently located in Tampa, FL. We offer divorce and family law services to couples including same sex couples in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater and in Pasco County, Florida. Our law firm will be available to help you settle matters such as:
- Divorce
- High Asset Divorce
- Alimony
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Equitable Distribution
- Wills
- Prenuptials
- Postnuptials
Contact Us
If you are looking for same-sex divorce and family law attorneys in Tampa Bay, please contact the law firm of Nilo Sanchez & Associates at 813-879-4600 or leave us a secure message below.
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