Cowhey + Ward

11/03/2023

The family law attorneys at Tallahassee’s Cowhey + Ward know that child custody and time sharing are among the most complex and emotionally charged issues addressed by the Florida Family Court system. As such, if you’re a parent facing a child custody case in family court, you must understand the critical aspects of child custody law to ensure that your child’s best interests are met. This article provides essential information that can help you navigate the child custody legal process in Florida.

With decades of combined legal experience, Cowhey + Ward brings an unprecedented depth of expertise and passion in the representation of their clients. Both partners are active members of The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, and are heavily involved in the local legal community.

09/26/2023

If you are preparing for impending Florida family court proceedings, you should be wary of any advice or information you receive from non-lawyers. To secure the most favorable outcome from your day(s) in family court, you should seek the services of a skilled family law attorney, like those at Tallahassee’s Cowhey + Ward Attorneys at Law.

With decades of combined legal experience, Cowhey + Ward brings an unprecedented depth of expertise and passion in the representation of their clients. Both partners are active members of The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, and are heavily involved in the local legal community.

08/31/2023

Everyone knows that a skilled attorney can prove instrumental in securing favorable outcomes in criminal and civil court. But what about family law court? Other than contested divorces and contentious child custody issues, do you really need a lawyer? With extensive experience in family law, the attorneys of Tallahassee’s Cowhey + Ward Attorneys at Law have some tips for you.

Tallahassee’s Cowhey + Ward Attorneys at Law describe how to choose the best family law attorney to meet your legal needs in Florida.

08/18/2023

Florida has long held a reputation for having some of the nation’s strictest drug laws and robust enforcement initiatives. The law classifies most drug-related offenses as felonies, and drug trafficking offenses are penalized with mandatory minimum prison sentences. If you’re facing drug trafficking charges, then you need the skills of an experienced criminal defense lawyer—like those at Tallahassee’s Cowhey + Ward Attorneys at Law—to help strategize a defense designed to secure an acquittal, dismissal, reduced charges, pretrial intervention, or other favorable outcome. Read on to learn more about Florida’s drug trafficking laws and how our lawyers defend against the charges. https://bit.ly/3OIWloA

06/23/2023

Florida divorce law calls for the “equitable” distribution of marital assets and liabilities. While this sounds fair, the keyword in the law is “equitable,” which doesn’t necessarily mean a right-down-the-middle 50/50 split. In fact, the law provides judges with significant subjective discretion to determine what might constitute an equitable distribution in each divorce case.
Let’s take a closer look at how Florida divorce law works to divide assets and debts in the dissolution of a marriage.

Tallahassee family law lawyers at Cowhey + Ward describe how Florida divorce courts address the distribution of assets and debts between divorcing couples.

06/19/2023

When marital bliss morphs into prolonged marital strife, divorce often follows. On par with a death in the family, tax audits, and moving, divorce can be one of the most stressful and difficult times of a person’s life. Few people are ever prepared for divorce, and emotions can cloud rational thinking. This can make divorcing spouses prone to making mistakes before and during the process, impacting outcomes and their long-term future.
Let’s review some of the most common divorce mistakes.
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04/21/2023

Florida law provides married couples with two different options for dissolving their marriages through divorce: Uncontested divorce or Contested divorce.
The first option involves limited court interaction, but the second revolves around court intervention. Read on to learn how mediation works and how it might be used in your divorce.

Tallahassee divorce lawyers at Cowhey + Ward describe how Florida divorce law incorporates mediation and how it might work with your divorce.

04/18/2023

When marital bliss turns into sustained marital turmoil, one or both spouses often start contemplating divorce. Likewise, when either marital partner seeks bliss in the arms of a third party, and sometimes when the wedded bliss evaporates and leaves a spouse wondering how they ever ended up married in the first place. Whether due to strife, infidelity, or loss of affection, anyone thinking about ending a marriage wonders how long it might take to get a divorce. And, depending on the reasons driving end-of-marriage contemplation, some people yearn for a quick divorce. Let’s take a closer look at two different divorce options and how they might actually play out in real-time.

Tallahassee divorce lawyers at Cowhey + Ward highlight how long it takes to get a divorce in Florida and describes the three types of divorce.

03/23/2023

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Please contact Zach Ward or Adam Cowhey at 850-222-1000.

02/07/2023

According to Florida Department of Law Enforcement statistics, 102,559 people were arrested on assault-related charges in 2021. We say “assault-related” because the Uniform Crime Report does not distinguish between assault and battery. And you might be surprised to learn that there is a significant difference between the two. Read our latest blog on "Understanding the Five Primary Types of Battery Offences in Florida" for more!