Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Condominium Dispute Over American Flag
If you own a condominium, can your condo association prevent you from flying an American flag over your balcony? That’s the question that has arisen for a condo owner in Jacksonville, Florida, according to a recent article from local NBC 12 First Coast News. What are the issues involved in this condominium dispute? And… Read More »
Visitation Rights for Sperm Donors
A recent child visitation case in New Jersey has same-sex couples with kids across the country—including those in Florida—concerned about how future courts will decide similar cases. In short, according to an article in Slate, a NJ court ordered visitation rights for a sperm donor. The legal parents are two lesbian mothers who had… Read More »
Will Alimony Reform Lower Florida Divorce Rates?
Florida frequently is ranked as one of the states with the highest divorce rates, based on figures reported by the U.S. Census. But will alimony reform in the state lead more couples to rethink whether divorce is actually the right decision for them? According to a recent article in the Saint Petersburg Blog, some… Read More »
Broward Lawyers Care congratulates Steven A. Mason, Esq. as the January 2015 Attorney of the Month!
Mr. Mason obtained his undergraduate degree from The Johns Hopkins University with Honors, and his Juris Doctor degree from Villanova University School of Law, and has his own law firm, the Law Offices of Steven A. Mason in Hollywood. He practices in a wide variety of areas, with a concentration on family law and… Read More »
Same-Sex Marriage Legal in Florida
Since 2013, advocates for same-sex marriage have been working to legalize same-sex marriage (and same-sex divorce) in Florida. As of January 5, same-sex couples can now marry in Florida. The recent shift in the law makes Florida the 36th state in the country to permit same-sex marriage, according to a recent article in Florida… Read More »
Hidden Assets and Divorce
If you’re in the process of getting divorced in Florida, it’s important to think about all the property—everything—that you and your spouse acquired during the marriage. In particular, with contentious divorces, or those likely to get heated when it comes to property division, spouses might be “justified in searching through the family tax returns… Read More »
Protecting Your Finances in Later Life Divorce
A surprisingly high number of Florida retirees decide to file for divorce. These “gray divorces” can provide older adults with more social freedoms in later life, particularly since they’re no longer bound by work schedules. At the same time, however, it can be very difficult to separate financially when you’ve been planning for retirement… Read More »
Child Custody Laws Questioned in Advocacy Group’s Report Card
Are the Florida statutes friendly to parents who want to have equal time with their children after a divorce? A recent “report card,” created by the National Parents Organization, said that Florida can do better in its child custody laws. The advocacy group that drafted the report card aims to preserve bond between parents… Read More »
Same-Sex Divorce in Florida
Late last month, Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi made clear that she would oppose same-sex divorce in Florida, according to a recent article from CBS Miami. Specifically, Bondi filed papers to prevent Heather Brassner’s petition for divorce from her former partner, Megan Lade, from going any further in the Florida court system. Since same-sex… Read More »
Florida Homeowners Association Questions and Answers
A recent article in the Naples Daily News reported on common questions among condominium owners and homeowners with regard to homeowners association (HOA) rights and responsibilities. If you are a Florida homeowner and have questions about what an HOA board can and cannot do, you’re probably not the only one. Below you’ll find some… Read More »
