For years, baby boomers were blamed for an ever rising divorce rate in the United States. That trend seems to be reversed with the coming of age of the Millenial generation. Millenials are marrying later in life, taking their time in choosing a life partner, and avoiding divorce. A recent University of Maryland study shows …
Florida Republicans are proposing a bill that would mandate couples seeking to marry read a guide on marriage before they get hitched. HB 1323, which was filed by Rep. Clay Yarborough, R-Jacksonville, would cover topics ranging from parenting responsibilities to communication and even domestic violence. Lawmakers hope making this guide a prerequisite for a marriage …
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Florida, like many states, is a no-fault state in matters of divorce. Put simply, this means that a couple doesn’t have to put forth a reason in seeking a divorce. In terms of the law, all that is necessary is a desire to longer be married. So this isn’t about legal “reasons” to petition for …
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 …
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Nightmares can occur even during waking hours. In fact, these nightmares are worse than the ones encountered in sleep. Waking nightmares are reality and you can’t shake them off with a splash of cold water and a hot cup of coffee. This is what happened to Terry Power and his ex-wife Michelle Fournier as detailed …
Divorce is one of the most emotionally roiling experiences anyone can encounter in life. As a Florida divorce lawyer, I’ve witnessed my share of mistakes individuals make during the divorce process. Often, they are made emotionally and are entirely avoidable. Such mistakes may provide a temporary “feel good” moment but will prove costly when it …
An old adage goes, “Someone who represents himself has a fool for a client.” While this is often attributed to Abraham Lincoln, the saying is probably pre-dates Lincoln. Whoever coined the phrase made an important statement, especially in matters of divorce. Do it yourself divorces (DIY) can be very expensive especially if there are assets …
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One of the few if only benefits to paying alimony is that it is been tax deductible. That is, until now. If Trump’s tax overhaul plan, a.k.a. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, is signed into law, the tax deduction that those who pay alimony would be eliminated. “Alimony payers won’t be able to afford …
Adultery is a misdemeanor in Florida. According to statute 798.01, it’s a second-degree misdemeanor to be Living in Open Adultery: Living in open adultery.—Whoever lives in an open state of adultery shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Where either of the parties …
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Many people think that a prenuptial agreement and a postnuptial arrangement are of equal value. As long as you have one of them signed, you’re covered if disaster strikes your marriage. Unfortunately, that’s just not true. A prenuptial agreement is the best possible agreement, for the courts prefer a statement of who came into the …
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