2023 Time-Sharing Reform
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
The Governor has signed a bill into law which creates a rebuttable presumption that equal time-sharing is in the best interest of the child, CS/HB 1301 - Parenting and Time-Sharing of Minor Children.
What does this mean? Read More
By MaryCatherine Crock
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
By MaryCatherine Crock
Ex-Wife’s Alimony Terminated For Sharing Prison Cell
Thu, Jan 26, 2023
Generally speaking, a person’s alimony obligation terminates if his or her ex-spouse gets remarried. In some states, such as Florida, laws have been passed allowing alimony to be terminated if one’s former spouse enters into a supportive relationship... Read More
Things to Remember About Tax and Dissolution of Marriage
Mon, Jan 16, 2023
Taxes issues and consequences are a continuous fact of life. It is important, to look at tax effects and tax consequences when you are going through a divorce. The following is an outline of some of the important things to consider as part of your di... Read More
Division of Pensions and Retirement Accounts In a Florida Divorce
Tue, Dec 06, 2022
Pensions and retirement assets are often among the largest and most significant assets at issue in a divorce proceeding. Florida’s equitable distribution law recognizes that some retirement assets are marital, some are non-marital and others are a c... Read More
Disestablishment of Paternity in Florida
Tue, Dec 06, 2022
Chapter 742.18 of Florida Statutes specifies the requirements for seeking a disestablishment of paternity or a termination of a child support obligation in circumstances wherein the male is not the biological father of the child. Read More
By MaryCatherine Crock
Substance Abuse and Divorce
Fri, Nov 11, 2022
One of the marriage difficulties that predictably leads to divorce is one spouse’s alcohol abuse or other addiction - to gambling, sex, food, drugs or spending. Over time, these habits erode the relationship and wreak havoc on finances. Read More
Current Overview of Alimony in Florida
Fri, Oct 14, 2022
The Florida legislature attempted to eliminate permanent alimony three times over the past ten years. However, those bills were vetoed twice by then Governor Rick Scott and once by current Governor Ron DeSantis. For better or worse, alimony is alive ... Read More
Florida's Alimony Reform Bill Update
Mon, Jun 20, 2022
On June 17, 2022, the ‘Alimony Reform Bill’ that passed both chambers of the Florida legislature this past legislative session, was sent to Florida Governor DeSantis’ office for review. The Governor has until the end of this month to approve the bi... Read More
