Category Archives: Family Law
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 »
Divorce During Retirement: What Do Floridians Need to Know?
Divorce Rates Climbing Among Older Adults How often do retirees decide to divorce in Florida? The answer may be surprising, as recent years have seen an increasing trend of older adults deciding to go their separate ways. According to a recent article in the Washington Post,divorce rates among older adults are on the rise,… Read More »
Abiding By Child Custody Court Orders
Do Florida Laws Need to Change When it Comes to Child Custody? According to a recent article in the Tampa Bay Times, current child custody laws in Florida may need to be revised. What’s the problem? In short, parents aren’t always sticking to the custody orders put in place by a judge, and there’s… Read More »
Are Alimony Changes on the Way in Florida?
Florida Alimony Reform Movement According to a recent article in the Jacksonville Daily Record, the remaining months in 2014 may bring some changes to Florida laws that will impact divorces and family law attorneys. In addition to potential changes regarding same-sex marriage and alterations to the Rule of Procedure (which may involve integrating the… Read More »
Inherited Assets and Equitable Distribution in Florida
Many couples considering divorce have questions about the division of marital assets, particularly in cases where one of the spouses inherited a significant amount of money during the marriage. Before we turn to inherited assets, it’s important to understand how marital assets typically are divided in our state. Dividing Property in Florida During Divorce… Read More »
