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.
January 23, 2017
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Contested and Uncontested Florida Divorce
An uncontested Florida divorce is the simplest and quickest divorce in the state. Before I began writing about how long the process takes, it’s important
January 18, 2017
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Seven Things to Avoid During a Divorce
Divorce is a complex thing. It’s not difficult because the laws are arcane or difficult to understand. In fact, in most instances, Florida divorce laws
January 13, 2017
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Child Custody and Visitation Rights in Florida
What was once known as child custody and visitation in family law cases has changed much over the years. Even the terms custody and visitation
January 11, 2017
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Modifying Alimony Payments in Florida
In Florida, alimony payments are normally awarded in medium to long-term marriages where one spouse’s income is significantly different from the other spouse. The question
November 17, 2016
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Types of Alimony in Florida
As I mentioned in my last post on alimony, there are various types of alimony that can be paid in a divorce settlement. Unless the
November 16, 2016
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Alimony in Florida-How It’s Calculated and Who Pays
Florida alimony decisions are multi-faceted and there is no hard and fast calculation that can be used in all situations. Florida judges have wide discretion
November 15, 2016
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Florida Divorce-Mediation or Litigation?
As a Florida divorce lawyer who’s been representing men and women for more than twenty years, I can tell you that without a doubt, divorce
November 10, 2016
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Divorce for Military Personnel
As a Clearwater divorce lawyer who served 8 years in the armed forces, I am uniquely aware of the particular stresses and strains on a
November 7, 2016
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Florida Divorce It Can Be Complicated
The decision to file a divorce petition in Florida is a big step but it’s not the last difficult decision you’ll have to make. In
October 18, 2016
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