Florida Legislature Passes ‘Greyson’s Law’
Wed, May 31, 2023
Both the Florida House and the Florida Senate this week passed in their respective chambers their versions of ‘Greyson’s Law’. This was approved with widespread support by the Florida Legislature in both the House and the Senate. Read More
2023 Alimony Reform: Changes on the Move
Fri, May 05, 2023
Florida legislators have approved significant reforms to Florida’s alimony law and SB 1416 will head to the Governor's desk for signature or veto. If the bill is approved by the Governor, it would have dramatic effects on the future of alimony awards... Read More
“THEY DIDN’T READ ME MIRANDA!”
Fri, Apr 14, 2023
Over the many years that I have been a criminal defense attorney, I have heard from many, many individuals during the initial consults, “they didn’t read me my Miranda.” I then ask the person if they made any statements to law enforcement after being... Read More
Parenting Plans & the Right of First Refusal
Mon, Apr 10, 2023
Parenting and time-sharing agreements often encompass an array of topics which may arise when navigating the world of co-parenting. Often, the topics which come to mind first are time-sharing, child support, and parental responsibility. However, some... Read More
By MaryCatherine Crock
The Rights of a Surviving Spouse: Part Three
Mon, Mar 27, 2023
The third spousal right for discussion is “elective share.” Absent a valid waiver of spousal rights, the elective share serves as a floor for inheritance. It presents a surviving husband or wife with the opportunity to make sure they receive at leas... Read More
Florida On Track for More Parental Rights to Unwed Fathers
Fri, Mar 17, 2023
We are in the midst of the 2023 legislative session, and both the Florida House and the Florida Senate are working on a variety of new proposed legislation in Tallahassee. One such proposed law change would give fathers, whose child or children are b... Read More
Retroactive Child Support
Fri, Mar 10, 2023
Florida Statute 61.30 dictates the terms and requirements surrounding retroactive child support. Retroactive, or otherwise known as “back-owed,” child support, can be ordered relative to a certain period of time. Read More
By MaryCatherine Crock
The Rights of a Surviving Spouse: Part Two
Mon, Mar 06, 2023
The second of several rights enjoyed by a surviving spouse (absent a proper, formal waiver) is that of “family allowance.” Family allowance is the concept that the surviving spouse and certain “lineal heirs” of the decedent the are entitled to money... Read More
Times Are a Changin’, Part I
Fri, Feb 17, 2023
The Florida Legislature is in full swing for the 2023 Legislative Session in Tallahassee, Florida, and the Florida Senate Criminal Justice Committee is already active with 39 bills pending action before the committee. Some of the key bills to keep ... Read More
