Category Archives: Family Law
Military Divorce Laws
May 14, 2015 The divorce process is complex, but it is even more complicated if one of the divorcing spouses is a member of the military. Though the grounds for divorce do not change if one spouse is in the military, there are several important differences. If you or your spouse is a service… Read More »
What Happens to the Family Business in a Divorce?
May 12, 2015 When a couple divorces, the spouses have to disclose all of their assets so that the court can make determination regarding alimony, child support, and the equitable distribution of property. Often, divorcing couples have a family-owned business. Businesses, like other property, are subject to equitable distribution by the court. Businesses are… Read More »
The Importance of an Attorney in Divorce
May 7, 2015 Some people think that they can handle a divorce without an attorney’s assistance, by filling out the forms and consulting online sources. But divorce is a complicated and stressful time in people’s lives. The advice of a dedicated divorce attorney is essential to helping the process go as smoothly as possible,… Read More »
Alimony Overhaul Bill Fails
May 4, 2015 A bill that would have made significant changes to Florida’s alimony system was killed recently. The bill passed in the House, but the House’s version never reached a vote in the Senate. The House adjourned three days early, and the Senate did not revisit the issue after that time. The Bill… Read More »
Annulments in Florida
April 30, 2015 U.S. Rep Alan Grayson and his wife, Lolita Grayson, have agreed to annul their marriage of 24 years because of bigamy. Lolita Grayson claimed to have been divorced since 1981, but she was still married to another man when the Graysons married in 1990. She secretly divorced the first husband in… Read More »
FSU Researchers Receive Grant to Develop Co-Parenting Toolkit
April 28, 2015 Approximately one quarter of families in the United States are composed of a single parent with children under the age of 18. Additionally, over one million children per year experience their parents’ divorce. Children are healthier and better-adjusted when their parents deal well with conflict and keep the children’s wellbeing as… Read More »
Grandparents’ Visitation Rights
April 22, 2015 Florida law is quite restrictive about visitation rights for grandparents. However, a bill in the current legislative session seeks to loosen those restrictions somewhat. HB 149 has passed the House, and its counterpart, SB 368, is making its way through the Senate. The Bill House Bill 149 would provide that if… Read More »
When Does Child Support End in Florida?
April 20, 2015 Child support is an important element of any divorce involving minor children. Many people assume that the payment of child support ends when the child turns eighteen. In Florida, that is, in fact, the general rule. However, there are some significant exceptions to that rule. Additionally, the manner in which child… Read More »
House Committee Approves Religious Adoption Restrictions
April 7, 2015 The Florida House Judiciary Committee recently approved a “conscience protection” bill that would allow adoption agencies to discriminate against gay couples based on the agencies’ religious beliefs. This bill comes three weeks after the House voted in favor of overturning Florida’s gay adoption ban, which dates to 1977. The Bill House… Read More »
Determining Parental Responsibility in Florida
April 17, 2015 In a Florida divorce involving a child, a major part of the proceedings is determining the levels of parental responsibility that each parent will have after the divorce is finalized. Ideally in Florida, divorced or separated parents will share parental responsibility. But depending on the circumstances of the situation, one parent… Read More »
