Don’t just settle to get this over…Get it right the first time and fight for what you want in your divorce or paternity case right now. Last week, we discussed the fact that equitable distribution judgments are generally non-modifiable. This week we will examine modification of custody orders. Fla. Stat. 61.13(3) states, “…A determination of […]
Tag: Divorce Florida
Realistic Custody Expectations in Florida Family Court
Often, potential clients enter an attorney’s office with high hopes and lofty goals. Many want their “day in court” and do not wish to settle for less than 100% of their original goal. The reality is that the Court is not in business to make you happy. The Family Court is a court of equity. […]
New Florida Alimony Guidelines in Florida
Florida is one step closer to having specific guidelines for alimony. A bill has passed through the legislature. If approved by the governor the bill would become law on October 1, 2016. Presently, alimony is determined based upon a balancing of the needs of the recipient against the ability to pay by the obligor. The […]
Lessons Learned in Divorce Litigation
To paraphrase Santayana: those who fail to learn the lessons of history are doomed to repeat it. Here are a few of the lessons I have learned in almost two and a half decades of divorce litigation: Wait too long to file for divorce/modification/enforcement. The date of filing a divorce has the important distinction of […]
Fall Edition 2015
For this fall edition of the Men’s Rights Blog, in the spirit of Halloween, the following is a list of what to do, and not to do, during family law litigation. Although this list may be obvious to some, it is SCARY how often these things happen, and therefore they need to be mentioned. With […]
Bailey v. Bailey
Bailey v. Bailey concerned the granting by the trial court of a motion for psychosocial and substance abuse evaluation. The Appellate court quashed the order because the motion was filed the same day as the hearing, and thus there was inadequate notice. The evidence that was adduced suggested that some type of psychological evaluation might […]
What assets and liabilities are considered marital, and how are they divided under Florida law?
Florida Statute 61.075 sets out criteria for classifying assets and liabilities. The first step to understanding what you and your significant other have in the marital estate is to determine two key periods of time. First, you must determine the date of your marriage. That date will be the starting point for classifying marital versus […]
Alimony Reform – Senate Bill 250
Senate Bill 250 Please find enclosed Senate Bill 250 that Senator Lee filed on September 10, 2015. Also, you will find The League of Women Voter’s President’s, Pamela Goodman, informed letter to Governor Scott on the subject of alimony “reform.” As you can see from a review of Senate Bill 250, the Bill proposes a […]
How To Employ Your Family Law Attorney Effectively In a Divorce Case
Going through a divorce is likely to be one of the most stressful times in your life. No matter how long you have been married, a divorce results in an upheaval of almost every aspect of your life. Because your attorney is your advocate and has been hired to fight to protect your rights during […]
Back to School
It is that time of year again: time for children to head back to school. It’s important to remain involved with your child(ren)’s schooling even though you and the other parent may not be together. If parents have a friendly relationship, staying involved should be fairly easy, but what if you and your child(ren)’s other […]