Category Archives: Fort Lauderdale Family Law
Governor Scott Vetoes Changes to Alimony and Child Custody in Florida
On April 15th, Governor Rick Scott vetoed the controversial family law proposal that would have forced judges to use a specific formula in calculating alimony (entirely based on number of years of marriage and combined incomes), and would have eliminated permanent alimony entirely. Perhaps the most controversial aspect of the proposal was the last-minute… Read More »
Mortgage Options during Divorce
One of the most stressful decisions that has to be dealt with during divorce is what to do about the mortgage because it is such a major asset for both individuals involved. To that end, the magazine Money recently offered advice on how to ensure that it is handled correctly: Selling Your Home Many… Read More »
“How to Co-Parent after Divorce”
Fortunately, the last 40 years of psychological research that has been published concerning children who come from divorce has revealed that, in fact, it is healthier for children to grow up around two happy, loving parents that are divorced than in a home with two married parents embroiled in conflict. Specifically, 75 to 80… Read More »
Are Divorce Apps A Good Idea?
Many are aware that there are mobile apps that people use for dating, but what about apps to help you through the divorce process? There are now online offerings that offer divorce advice to couples that are seeking a divorce—a kind of “Do It Yourself” online kit that allows you to fill out and… Read More »
Divorce Can Be a Good Thing
A recent survey demonstrated some interesting perspectives that Americans have about divorce and commitment. It also generated some enlightening responses. Specifically, while polling shows that Americans have demonstrated an increasing acceptance of things like birth control, premarital sex, abortion, single motherhood, etc., it also shows that while they are fine with divorce, they are… Read More »
The Link between Paternity and Fraud
On March 18th, Huffington Post featured an interesting article about the link between paternity tests, family law courts, and fraud. Specifically, the article discussed current issues related to fathers paying child support for children that are not theirs, and, conversely, actual biological fathers being obstructed from having a relationship with their children. The article… Read More »
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds LGBT Adoption
On March 7th, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously reversed an Alabama Supreme Court ruling that denied parental rights to a lesbian adoptive mother. The couple had conceived three children over the 16-year span of their relationship, where one was the biological mother and the other the adoptive mother. The final adoption decree, as administered… Read More »
Florida Still Not Recognizing Same-Sex Spouse on Birth Certificates
In spite of progress the country has made since the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on same-sex marriage equality, same-sex couples in Florida are still being denied the right to be listed on their child’s birth certificate without going through the process of stepparent adoption. Specifically, for a couple who has been married where one… Read More »
When Rape Victims Are Burdened By Having To Share Child Custody
Many people do not realize that child custody laws often work against women who are the victims of rape in America. Specifically, in 15 states, there is still no law in place terminating a rapist’s parental rights, and in the 35 states where there is a law in place, most first require that a… Read More »
Keeping Assets Protected During Marriage
Credit.com recently published a story on how couples who want to avoid a pre- or postnuptial agreement can still protect their assets when it comes to financial preparation and marriage. While prenuptial agreements are the safest way to ensure that you are financially protected, there are other ways to keep at least some of… Read More »
