Blog Posts in April, 2015

Florida Legislator Proposes Serious Changes to Alimony Law

There may soon be sweeping changes in Florida’s alimony laws. State House Rules Chairman Ritch Workman recently proposed a new law that borrows elements of existing child support formulas to calculate alimony following a divorce. If passed, the bill would represent a radical departure from the current system and a complete overhaul of the state’s divorce laws. According to the proposed bill, ...

Florida Same-Sex Couples Can Now Marry and Divorce

In January, Florida became the 36 th state to legalize same-sex marriage. The news was met with celebration from many couples that have long awaited the chance to formalize their relationships in the eyes of the law. Although many of these couples has chosen to get married in other states, their marriages were not recognized by Florida, and so they lacked the rights offered to other married ...

Successful Co-Parenting: Using Your Smart Phone to Pave the Way

Divorce is often a stressful and emotional time. Although many people may wish to sever contact permanently with their former partner, this is typically not an option when there are children involved. No matter what, divorced parents are always united through their kids and the responsibilities they owe to them. This can be a challenging situation, and it’s often taxing to parents who no longer ...

Florida Man Arrested for Failing to Pay $120,000 in Child Support

U.S. marshals arrested a 45-year-old Florida resident who was tens of thousands of dollars behind on child support payments. The Safety Harbor resident was arrested on January 23, 2015, and was charged with several crimes, including failure to pay up to $120,000 in back due child support payments. The mother of his child reportedly now lives in Maine and has been seeking payments from the man for ...