It is likely that this past spring there were many individuals in the state of Florida who were closely watching the alimony overhaul bill that would have dramatically changed the way the spousal support payments were handled in the state of Florida. Known as SB 718,...
Year: 2013
Trusts can make a worthy substitute for a prenuptial agreement
Prenuptial agreements are no longer frowned upon. Sure, it may still be a difficult discussion to have with your spouse; but a prenuptial agreement is to the benefit of both spouses. It protects what they want protected and establishes rules that they agree with;...
Sometimes marriage is not as pure as it may seem
Many Florida residents have this idea about marriage; that it is a sacred bond between two people who truly love each other. It is a happy moment, one that has no ulterior motive -- besides, the wedded couple vows that they will love each other until the end of their...
New alimony bill may change divorce forever in Florida
The governor of Florida has to decide whether or not to pass a new alimony bill that will drastically change the lives of many Florida divorcees. The bill, if approved, would institute limits on both the possible amount and the length of time for which alimony can be...
Indian child custody case goes before Supreme Court
A recent child custody case that may have caught the attention of Florida residents is presently before the Supreme Court. The case begins in 2009, when a young man in Oklahoma learned that his pregnant fiancee no longer wanted to date him. The man gave up on the...
Some Realtors now specialize in divorce
Florida residents who move to a new home may do so not because of personal preference but because of some sort of life change, such as a new job, an addition to the family or a new marriage. Divorce is another major life change that usually results in at least one...
Police seek lottery winner on unpaid child support warrant
In March 2013, a 45-year-old man won a $338 million jackpot in the Powerball lottery. It was later discovered that the man owes approximately $29,000 in past-due child support. The county sheriff's department is looking for the man to resolve an outstanding...
How couples handle divorce in a marriage-less America
Due to decreased rates of marriage in Florida and the United States, a situation is emerging among unwed couples deciding to separate. Because they were never legally married, they can't initiate divorce proceedings. Although courts and legal firms handling family law...
Preparing for a divorce
According to a matrimonial attorney, March is one of the busiest times of the year for divorces. People who live in Florida may receive bonuses or tax returns during this time of year that make them decide it is time to move on. Before someone files for divorce, there...
Bill against Sharia law makes its way through Senate
If passed, new Florida legislation could keep the courts from deferring to foreign laws such as Sharia law when they make legal decisions. This could impact the handling of several aspects of family law especially divorce, remarriage, child custody and inheritance. SB...
