Jeanne Coleman Attorney at Law
Marital & Family Law | Social Security Disability jeanne@jeannecolemanlaw.com | 813-253-2820
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Advice to Divorce Client Part 1 – Don’t deposit money in Boy/Girl Friend’s account
If you are a party to a divorce case, or may be a party in the future, be smart – don’t deposit money in your girlfriend’s or boyfriend’s bank account, and don’t spend money on them. Basic discovery requests by the other party’s attorney will easily uncover these transactions and opposing counsel will be thrilled to disclose them to the Judge. Even if you think your actions are innocent, a skillful attorney can make it appear that you are dissipating marital assets and abandoning your family responsibilities by diverting need support monies to
Jeanne Coleman Elected to USF Clarion Board
Jeanne Coleman, was elected as a Board member for the 2011-2012 term of the Clarion Society of the University of South Florida Music School. This Tampa divorce attorney has another opportunity to share her love for music while supporting students in their musical endeavors.
National Organization of Social Security Claimant’s Representative’s (NOSSCR) Conference
Jeanne Coleman, family law and Social Security Disability attorney, attended the National Organization of Social Security Claimant’s Representative’s (NOSSCR) Conference in San Antonio, Texas November 2-5, 2011, to update their knowledge about social security disability (SSD), supplemental security income (SSI), work incentives, Medicare and Medicaid, trial work periods (TWP), and specific medical disorders. We hear
NEW ALIMONY LEGISLATION:
Effective July 1, 2011, the Legislature amended the alimony statute again to add a provision that durational alimony can be awarded following a marriage of long duration if there is no ongoing need for support on a permanent basis. The burden of proof for permanent alimony in a marriage of moderate duration is “clear and convincing” and “exceptional circumstances” for a marria
HOW THE CLIENT CAN HELP THEIR CASE
The client and the attorney are a team and as a team they need to have clear goals, good communication, and reasonable expectations. The client can help their attorney (and keep their fees down) by following a few rules:
TOP GUN TRIATHLON - 2011
Jeanne competed July 30, 2011, at the Top Gun Triathlon held at Fort De Soto. Chris provided organizational assistance and encouragement at all of the transitions.
CHANGES TO THE HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE WEBSITE
Recently, many of our clients have had difficulty reviewing their Court Progress Dockets because of the recent change to the website. It is important that our clients know of these changes so they can monitor the progress of their cases. The following instructions will guide you through the new website;
TEMPORARY RELIEF HEARINGS
Every time you or your spouse files a motion seeking some sort of decision from the divorce or dependency Judge, a hearing is held before the Judge. Usually, every hearing is attended by the parties, their attorneys and any witnesses that will testify at the hearing for you or your spouse.
Florida Orchestra Wins Big
On June 23, 2011, The Florida Orchestra was honored by the Tampa Bay Business Journal with their Nonprofit of the Year Award for 2011 in Arts, Culture and Humanities. The announcement appeared in TBBJ. If you haven’t expe
Hearings, Hearings, Hearings
Every time you or your spouse files a motion seeking some sort of decision from the divorce or dependency Judge, a hearing is held before the Judge. Usually, every hearing is attended by the parties, their attorneys and any witnesses that will testify at the hearing for you or your spouse. The first hearing you will probably encounter is a temporary hearing to establish your temporary rights to certain property, alimony, timesharing of your children, child support, and other matters.