Category Archives: General
I Want A Divorce, But My Spouse Is Deployed
Divorcing is a momentous decision, and deserves to be discussed extensively before deciding to take the plunge. However, once two people have discussed the possibility, the impetus to act fast can be hard to ignore. Sometimes, one spouse may want to file for divorce even while their servicemember spouse is deployed overseas. It is… Read More »
State & Federal Laws Protect Military Servicemembers’ Rights During Deployment
While some people are able to navigate the process with relative ease, most people find the mechanisms of divorce to be quite complex. This goes double, very often, for members of the military, simply because they must balance personal and professional factors at essentially every moment. Because of this, during deployment, state and federal… Read More »
Alimony Reform and Co-Parenting Issues
Did you know that Florida lawmakers have introduced a new issue into the bill aimed at alimony reform? And, according to a recent article in the Orlando Sentinel, many legislators aren’t happy about it. In short, Senator Tom Lee asked Senator Kelli Stargel, who sponsored the alimony reform measure, to include a provision about… Read More »
Same-Sex Divorce Upheld in Florida Appellate Court
Earlier this year, same-sex marriage became legal in Florida. While this change in the law suggested that same-sex divorce also could become a possibility in our state, no clear decisions had made same-sex divorce clearly permissible throughout Florida. However, a recent decision by Florida’s 2nd District Court of Appeal issued a decision “cementing the… Read More »
Funding for Healthy Co-Parenting Research in Florida
Many couples who file for divorce will need to consider the effects of their decision on their children. Indeed, questions of child custody and visitation can become extremely contentious—even in divorces that at first appeared to be uncontested. According to a recent article in the Tallahassee Democrat, researchers at Florida State University just received… Read More »
Can Investors Force Condo Owners Out?
When you buy a condominium, you know that, in most cases, you’ll need to abide by HOA rules or guidelines whether you like them or not. In some situations, these rules and regulations result in a contentious condo dispute. Yet most condo owners continue to think of themselves as homeowners, investing in a significant… Read More »
Drop in Military Divorce Rate
How often do military spouses get divorced in Florida? According to a recent article from Military.com, the military divorce rate is at its “lowest level in 10 years.” To be sure, based on data released from the Department of Defense, the divorce rate among military couples dropped again from last year, allowing the military… Read More »
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 »
