Recent Blog Posts
How to Divorce a Missing Spouse in Florida
Divorces can be complicated enough; but what happens when your soon-to-be spouse is missing? The reasons behind why a spouse is missing can be many. Notwithstanding, Florida law provides a legal vehicle by which a person can petition the court for a divorce even when their spouse is nowhere to be found. Service by… Read More »
Florida Judge Rules Mark Sievers, Suspected of Murder, Will Keep Custody of Kids
A Lee County judge has decided that two pre-teen girls, whose mother was bludgeoned to death in the summer of 2015, should remain in the care of their father despite his recent implication in the tragedy. According to a Naples Daily News report detailing the story, Florida’s Department of Children & Families (DCF) provided… Read More »
Florida Alimony Reform Still Being Pushed
Last November, a House bill aimed at reforming and consolidating Florida’s alimony rules cleared the first House panel. The bill, entitled HB 455, passed muster through the Civil Justice Subcommittee across party lines and is sponsored by State Representative Colleen Burton (R). This most recent push by the Florida legislature is the third one… Read More »
Divorce Results in Man Living in the Yard of his Million Dollar Home
An elderly Florida man has been forced to camp out in the yard of his waterfront home after a dispute with his wife, according to a recent Tampa Bay Sarasota Channel 10 news report. Sharafat Khan, who is 69 years old, has supposedly not been living inside his upscale home but on its front… Read More »
Central Florida Military Mom to Regain Custody of Kids
Military veteran Amanda Hurst is one step closer to getting her two kids back, according to a recent MyNews13 report. The former army vet was honorably discharged in 2013 after serving overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan but, unfortunately, found out upon her return to the states that her children had come under the care… Read More »
The Unintended Consequences of Sweeping Alimony Reforms
The push for alimony “reform” is happening across our nation, including in Florida, which has had at least one failed attempt to pass legislation on the subject. In 2013 the Florida legislature passed an alimony reform bill thanks to strong bipartisan support in both houses on the matter, but which was fiercely opposed by… Read More »
How to Protect Your Assets During a Florida Divorce
American men and women are waiting longer to get married, for different reasons according to studies. Consequently, the likelihood of couples entering into nuptials with assets is higher than ever because financial stability often comes before the walk down the aisle. It is not uncommon for partners to want to protect their personal assets… Read More »
Is There A Set Age in Which a Child Can Choose Which Parent to Live With?
It is a question commonly asked by divorced or divorcing couples – when will my child be old enough to decide which parent her or she wants to live with? The reason behind this inquiry can vary, as sometimes the noncustodial parent wants the child to live with them or the child asks to… Read More »
After Years Together, More Older Couples Splitting Up
Divorce later in life – commonly known as “gray” or “silver” divorce – is not only becoming more popular, but it is also becoming less taboo, according to a recent New York Times article. In fact, statistics compiled by the National Center for Family and Marriage Research revealed that people age 50 and older… Read More »
The Difficulty in Obtaining Sole Custody in Florida
Under Florida law, child custody is based upon the “best interest of the child” and includes several factors that look into his or her health, education and emotional well-being. Prior or during most divorces the soon-to-be ex-spouses create a parenting plan, which includes time sharing with the child or children. If you or someone… Read More »