Family Law

Debate over Florida’s Alimony Reform Re-Ignited

Alimony reform has been a hot topic here in Florida for quite a while, and it was refreshed once again in late summer with Senator Tom Lee (R-Brandon) filing a Senate Bill on September 10. Containing similar language to the bill introduced last year, the one change in the newest bill is that it now […]

Affleck and Garner Divorce Enters into Mediation

Another day has come and gone and another Hollywood couple is “calling it quits”. Sweethearts Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have one of the latest Hollywood marriages to likely end in divorce, though the couple is choosing to enter into mediation to discuss their differences rather than embark in a Twitter battle or have their […]

12-Year Florida Child Custody Case Gets Yet Another New Judge

A 12-year custody case, has lost yet another judge with the removal of Judge Manno Schurr by the Third District Court of Appeal. Schurr’s departure makes a total of six judges who have presided over the custody proceedings. Although the five judges before Schurr recused themselves, Schurr refused to step down, and was later removed […]

New Subpoenas Issued in Illinois High Net Worth Divorce Case

Courts have issued new subpoenas in the 14-month-old high net worth divorce proceedings of Chicago multibillionaire Ken Griffin, and his soon-to-be ex wife Anne Dias Griffin, a money manager. Griffin, who ranks as the wealthiest person in the state of Illinois, is the founder of the Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel. Upon filing for divorce in […]

Collaborative Divorce Emerging as the New Ideal

With divorce rates in the United States continuing to hover around the 50% mark, most of us will know at least one couple this year who will call it quits on their marriage. How they choose to divorce, however, is changing drastically by the year.  Divorce is transforming into something more akin to a session […]

Uncontested Divorce: What to Consider

When deciding to end a marriage, there are a host of decisions from equitable distribution to custody and timesharing.  While this process is commonly drawn out and incredibly complicated, more couples are turning towards uncontested divorce. uncontested divorce involves couples that are able to reach an agreement on all separation issues such as spousal support, […]

Modifying and Enforcing Your Dissolution of Marriage Agreement (Part 2)

View part 1 of this post here. Enforcement: The Aftermath of Your Divorce There are many situations that can occur to make you consider legal enforcement of your dissolution of marriage decree. Most people think only those whose ex is avoiding the payment of child support need the services of a top divorce lawyer to help […]