Matthew Podolsky

I am an attorney with Florida Law Advisers, P.A., a results-based firm in Tampa, Florida. The firm was started because we felt there was a need in our community for high quality legal representation at a reasonable cost. In today’s legal industry, it is too common for clients to be charged thousands of dollars without seeing any results from their attorney.

Our local community has responded to our mission with great support. We have hundreds of 5-star client reviews and are now expanding our practice into other cities throughout Florida.

If you would like more information about myself or Florida Law Advisers, P.A., please don’t hesitate to contact me. I am dedicated to the firm’s mission and would welcome the opportunity to share my experience with you.

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Bankruptcy

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief

Foreclosure Defense

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

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Florida

Federal Circuit

Since 2014

Managing Attorney

Florida Law Advisers, P.A.

2015 - Current

Stetson University

J.D. (2012) | law

2009 - 2012

Honors: William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award

Activities: President of the Business Law Society

Stetson University

MBA (2012) | Business Adminstration

2009 - 2012

St. John's University

B.S. (2003) | Finance

1998 - 2003

Honors: Dean's List, repeated mention

Lead Counsel Rated

Lead Counsel Review Board

2015

Better Business Bureau

Accredited Member

2015 - Current

Activities: Rated A+!

Florida Family Law Section

Member

2014 - Current

American Bar Association

Member

2014 - Current

Florida Law Advisers Blog

Florida Law Advisers, P.A.

January 12, 2015

Guest Speaker, Ask a Lawyer Series, North Greenwood Public Libary

November 15, 2017

Bay Area Legal Services

Lead Counsel Rated

Lead Counsel Review Board

Q. Mom is 87 yrs old and is behind on a 112,000 mortgage, can she walk away ?

April 14, 2019

A: Yes, but is likely not a good idea. If the foreclosure sale does not yield enough funds to pay the mortgage in full your mother may be sued by the bank to pay the remaining balance. There are usually much better options for a homeowner than simply walking away. For instance, a short sale, deed in lieu of foreclosure, or bankruptcy may be able to allow a homeowner to walk away without any further liability to the bank.

Q. I have read that if your credit card debt and mortgage are from the same bank, that bankruptcy will not protect me from

April 14, 2019

A: That is not necessarily true. Generally, a Chapter 7 bankruptcy discharge removes your personal liability on the debt. Keep in mind, the discharge does not remove liens from property. Therefore, you may no longer have any personal responsibility to pay back the debt but a lien can still remain on the property. Typically, credit cards are not secured by real estate. However, you should review your specific loan documents to confirm.

Q. Can ex-wife ask for alimony after divorce is final with alimony waiver on the Marital Settlement?

April 14, 2019

A: Generally, if alimony is waived and the final judgment has been entered alimony should not be awarded. Further, if the final judgment was entered over a year ago the options to reopen the case would be limited. If your ex-spouse is not complying with the terms of the Marital Settlement Agreement, you may have grounds to file a motion for contempt. Additionally, your ex may be sanctioned and have to pay your legal fees if the motion for contempt is granted.