Useful Resources

Child Custody, Parenting and Abduction

The following resources are available to help transitioning families cope with divorce.

• The Pro-Child Way
  • http://www.theprochildway.com/ – A successful approach to providing pro-child advice through education, and valuable resources, allows parents to deliver nurturing care during and after a divorce

• Up to Parents
  • http://www.uptoparents.org/ – Educational tools for parents who are separated or seeking a divorce to ensure the children come first throughout the legal process

• Child Welfare Information Gateway
  • https://www.childwelfare.gov – Promoting the safety and well-being of all children by connecting families with the proper resources and tools in their communities to achieve success

• The Children’s Rights Council
  • http://www.crckids.org/ – A firm approach to care includes safeguarding healthy childhood development, promoting parental education, community awareness, and social and legal justice

• USA.gov: Government Agency for Child Care
  • https://www.usa.gov/child-care – Providing support and accommodations for children who have been displaced due to legal matters and processes beyond their control

• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
  • http://www.missingkids.com/home – Gain access to 24-hour helplines, Amber Alert resources, and question and answer programs for children who are missing or exploited

• The Child Quest International Guide
  • http://www.childquest.org/ – Keeping children safe from predatorial online activity, while promoting safe internet use for the entire family

• Hague Conference on Private or International Law
  • https://www.hcch.net/en/home – A cross-borders resource providing informative, real-time data for attorneys and parents alike to maintain justice in civil matters that include International relocation for children

Child Support Resources

• Florida Department of Revenue
  • http://floridarevenue.com/childsupport/Pages/default.aspx – Access the State of Florida’s website to make child support payments, or access your case information online

• Florida Kid Care
  • https://www.floridakidcare.org/ – Affordable, quality health and dental insurance for kids under the age of 18 in Florida

Military Divorce Resources

• Congressional Research Service: Military Benefits for Former Spouses
  • https://fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RL31663.pdf – Military divorces follow legislative and procedural policies to determine the financial and civil outcomes in each case

• United States National Library of Medicine; National Institute of Health: Military Divorces
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4472413/ – A review of the mental, behavioral, and physical health outcomes associated with military divorces

Domestic Violence Support

Receive the immediate help and support you need to protect yourself and your family from domestic violence.

• Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence
  • https://www.fcadv.org/

• Partnership Against Domestic Violence
  • http://padv.org/

• American Bar Association, Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • https://www.americanbar.org/groups/domestic_violence.html

Hiring an Attorney: Attorney/Client Fee Disputes

• Attorney Fees Recovery
  • http://www.davidanton.com/practice-areas/divorce-attorney-tampa/attorneys-fees-recovery/ – Understand attorney fees, and the recovery process after the judge’s final decree

• Fixing the Flawed or Unfair Divorce
  • http://www.davidanton.com/blog/family-law/fixing-the-flawed-or-unfair-divorce/ – Fixing the Flawed, or Unfair Divorce; Guidance from the Anton Legal Group

• Collaborative Divorce
  • http://www.davidanton.com/blog/collaborative-divorce/florida-adopts-new-collaborative-divorce-law/ – Review Florida’s new collaborative divorce law

Taxes and Financial Guidance for Divorcing Couples

• Internal Revenue Service, Spousal Resources
  • https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p971.pdf

Learn more about:

• Innocent spouse relief
• Separation and liability relief
• Equitable relief from the government tax source

• National Federation of Independent Business: A Small Business Owner’s Guide to Divorce
  • http://www.nfib.com/content/resources/legal/a-small-business-owners-guide-to-divorce/ – Educational information for divorcing spouses who own a business together

Government Resources to Help Maintain Housing, Education, and Stability after Separation or Divorce

• The US Department of Education
  • https://www.ed.gov/ – Review laws, seek guidance, and understand opportunities to advanced education with financial help and resources

• The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
  • https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD – Locate rental assistance, learn about the Housing Choice Voucher Program, or discover facts on buying a home and real estate assessments.

• The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
  • https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp – Renting difficulties, financial displacement complications, or discrimination concerns: HUD can help deliver solutions

• Bureau of Justice Statistics: United States Prosecutors’ Offices
  • https://www.bjs.gov/index.cfm?ty=tp&tid=27 – Understand the court system from a National standpoint by reviewing the collective information on civil court cases from over 2,300 prosecutors’ offices throughout the United States

Government and Legal Association Resources

If you have questions regarding the court system in which your divorce proceedings will occur, the answers can be found within the state and local links listed here. Our firm can also provide answers quickly and effectively; you do not have to do the research on your own.

• Florida Court System
  • http://www.flcourts.org/

• Hillsboro County System
  • http://www.fljud13.org/

• Pinellas County Court System
  • http://www.jud6.org/

• Manatee County Court System
  • https://www.jud12.flcourts.org/

• Polk County Court System
  • http://www.jud10.flcourts.org

• United States Court System
  • http://www.uscourts.gov/ – Nationwide government databases of statistics, reports, court records, and forums

National, State, and Local Family Resources

• Florida’s Family Court
  • http://www.flcourts.org/resources-and-services/court-improvement/family-courts/ – Understand the nuances of Florida Court Jurisdictions when seeking a divorce, or custodial care

• State of Florida Divorce Guide
  • http://www.stateofflorida.com/divorce.aspx – Online classes and legal resources that create a healthier departure for divorcing couples

• Divorce in Florida: A Consumer Pamphlet
  • https://www.floridabar.org/public/consumer/pamphlet010/ – An overview of the process, and legal jurisdiction when seeking a divorce in Florida

• The 2017 Florida Statutes on Dissolution of Marriage, Child Support, and Time-sharing
  • http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0061/0061.html – Access the legal provisions mandated in the State of Florida for those seeking a divorce, child support, time-sharing, and alimony or spousal support

• Administration for Children and Families
  • https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ – Positive solutions for children, parents, and communities who are currently operating at a disadvantage

• Florida Health Records
  • http://www.floridahealth.gov/%5C/certificates/certificates/divorce/index.html – Obtain finalized Florida divorce records to request a name change, or display proper dissolution evidence for lifestyle changes through this source

• The Administration for Community Living
  • https://www.acl.gov/ – Providing tools for families to enrich their lives in the community, before, during, and after a divorce

• The Children’s Board Family Resource Center; Tampa, Florida
  • http://www.familysupporthc.org/ – Community partnerships, including child development, health, and safety resources throughout Tampa, Florida

• Family Court Tool Kit
  • http://www.flcourts.org/resources-and-services/court-improvement/family-courts/judicial-toolkits/index.stml – Guiding principles and core components of family law in Florida

Learn More About Your Local Government Representatives

Actions or inactions that your local representatives should be aware of – or vote on – can be communicated through the following channels:

• Florida House of Representatives: Names, Assignments, and Contact Information
  • https://www.house.gov/representatives/#state_fl

• United States Senate: Florida Senators; Names and Contact Information
  • https://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm?State=FL

• USA.gov Florida State Government
  • https://www.usa.gov/state-government/florida