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2023 Time-Sharing Reform
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Temporary Custody by Extended Family Member: What You Need to Know About Chapter 751
Temporary Custody by Extended Family Member: What You Need to Know About Chapter 751 Mon, Oct 31, 2022 Chapter 751 of Florida Statutes dictates the requirements for legal and temporary custody of a minor child by an extended family member. As reflected in Chapter 751, many minor children live with and are cared for by members of their extended familie... Read More
By MaryCatherine Crock

Current Overview of Alimony in Florida
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
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

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