Tag Archives: Orlando Family Lawyers
Women Benefit Less From Marriage Than Men, More Likely to File for Divorce
A recent Psychology Today article reports that studies show the benefits of marriage go mostly to men – not women. While media and pop culture paints the picture of many women planning their marriages while still in grade school and men as commitment-phobic, studies show that real life is not quite that image. The… Read More »
The Importance of Hiring a Divorce Attorney
Florida consistently ranks as one of the leading states in the nation when it comes to divorce rates. If you or someone you know is seeking a divorce, the temptation to go at it alone by downloading forms from the internet, getting information from a book, or grabbing forms from the court may be… Read More »
Church Service Disrupted by Police Due to Child Custody Battle
Pensacola police interrupted Sunday service at the Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, just prior to the sacrament of Communion, to execute a court order and take a teenager into custody. According to USA Today news report, officer Meghan Darling went over to the church with the father of the child in an attempt… Read More »
Relocation and Time-Sharing in Florida
Under Florida law, a custodial parent who wishes to relocate more than 50 miles away for a length of time of longer than 60 days must provide notification to the other parent prior to making any moves. Should both parents agree to the relocation, the former couple must file a written agreement with the… Read More »
Length of Marriage Not Sole Factor in Determining Alimony
Across the nation family law judges are ruling on divorce cases and, most likely, awarding alimony. Contrary to popular belief, the dissolution of a marriage that lasted several years – or decades – is not in itself enough to justify an alimony award. In fact, a recent New Jersey court ruling held that judges… Read More »
Ashley Madison Leak Has Led to More Divorces
News agencies across the nation have reported the recent website hacking of Ashley Madison – an adultery-management company dedicated to facilitating infidelity among the married population – exposed more than 30 million client memberships. The private information exposed included email addresses, credit card numbers, physical addresses and sometimes sexual fantasies. An initial class-action lawsuit… Read More »
Grounds for Termination of Parental Rights in Florida
Several courts across our nation recognize the importance of parent involvement in the lives of children. In fact, studies have shown that children who consistently communication – and even live with – both parents after divorce experience less stress. Under Florida law, it is the custodial parent’s responsibility to encourage and foster an ongoing… Read More »
Does Adultery Affect Divorce in Florida?
Under local law, Florida is a “no-fault” divorce state. This means that either spouse may seek a divorce from the court without having to prove any particular reason as to why the marriage failed except that it is “irretrievably broken”. However, if one of the parties committed adultery this fact may affect other aspects… Read More »
Court Approves Divorce of Ponzi Scheme Couple
More than five years after the Rothstein’s extravagant lifestyle came crumbling down when the husband’s $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme unraveled, the couple’s’ divorce was granted. Scott Rothstein, a prominent lawyer at a reputable Fort Lauderdale law firm, ran a massive ponzi scheme that was not immune to the 2008 economic crash. Scott and his… Read More »
Fathers’ Rights to Child Time Sharing in Florida
Under Florida law, the term “custody” is not used, nor is there a primary or secondary residential parent designation in the statutes. Conversely, state law grants both parents the rights to “time sharing” with their children. This means that a court will order a time-sharing schedule whose purpose is to serve the best interest… Read More »