A Florida court has ordered Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera to pay $20,000 a month in child support to an ex-mistress he fathered two children with and pay off her nearly $1-million mansion by July. He'd had an ongoing affair with the woman and supported her financially for years. When the wife found out, Cabrera balked at his financial commitment to the other woman. That's when it turned ugly for him and the matter ended up in a Florida court. According to Florida court documents … [Read more...]
Rapist Rights in Child Custody Cases
Yes, you read the title correctly. Rapists, believe it or not, have legal rights when it comes to the seeking custody of the child born from the sexual assault. In 31 states, a rapist can sue the victim for custodial rights but in none of those states does the victim have a right to sue the perpetrator for child support. According to Snopes, "No aspect of that preface suggested that victims of rape “cannot” seek child support, only that laws in some states are structured in a manner that … [Read more...]
Who’s Protecting Our Children?
As a parent, I'll be the first to say it's the parents responsibility to protect their children but when the parents fail who is going to protect them? In most instances, it's up to the state to step in and protect them but time after time the state fails as in the tragic case of Jordan Belliveau. Charisse Stinson, Jordan's mom, is charged with first degree murder in the death of her toddler. As the case unfolds in the courts, questions arise as to why she would have had contact with the … [Read more...]
2018 Brings New Florida Divorce Laws and Parent Time Sharing Plans
Florida parent time sharing plans in divorce cases will be different in 2018. Bills passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Governor Rick Scott became law on January 1, 2018. One of the laws will change how the children of divorced parents will spend their time between the two parents. The goal is to shift focus to the best interests of the children, according to the new law and current family law trends. Parents are being encouraged to work together to develop plans … [Read more...]
Alimony Laws Could Be Changing Again in Florida
Alimony was the subject of heated controversy last year in Florida after Governor Rick Scott vetoed an alimony reform bill sent to him for signature. At issue in the 2016 alimony bill was a clause in the bill concerning mandatory 50/50 time sharing of children. Advocates for both sides of the issue fought long and hard over the bill and there is no reason to think a new bill will be any less controversial or incite less argument. It appears likely that a new reform bill will be introduced in … [Read more...]
