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“Zoom” on Over to the Courtroom
While the courthouse has not been open for non-emergency hearings and trials due to the prior shelter in place order and the continuing concerns over COVID-19, hearings and trials are taking place by Zoom. Since the shelter in place order, our Judges have continued working by conducting motions and evidentiary hearings and non-jury trials by Zoom, a...
read moreTough Times May Call For Alimony Modification
Covid-19 has brought unprecedented uncertainty to our lives these days. In March alone, more than 700,000 people in the US lost their jobs. And the number of people testing with the virus (meaning they can’t work) is rapidly rising. Not to mention other circumstances, such as other illnesses or having to care for someone who’s sick, that may impact...
read moreAlimony Amount Not A Given in Florida
Under Florida law, alimony is designed to help support the spouse with lower or no income in the case of divorce until he or she can be self-supporting. People who expect to receive alimony often think that the settlement should be much higher than what the court decides is fair. And it’s difficult to predict what the judge will decide. Younger judges are...
read moreLiving Together? Protect Yourselves with Cohabitation Agreement.
It used to be against the law to cohabitate in Florida, much less provide for one another if the two part ways. And with no common law marriage in Florida, it’s even more important than ever to enter a cohabitation agreement. A cohabitation agreement is sort of like a prenuptial agreement. It provides for each party in case of a break-up, incapacitation or...
read morePatience and Persistence Can Pay Off in Near Impossible Custody Battle
Imagine losing custody of your child to a spouse that has falsely accused you of untrue heinous acts. Imagine you are denied access to your daughter, who has been moved out of state by your ex for months or even years, due to incendiary lies. We recently handled such a case… and ultimately achieved a positive outcome. The client, a father in his 40s with a...
read moreConsider Collaborative Law to Save Money, Stress in Divorce Dispute
Let’s face it. Divorce usually creates high levels of stress and emotions for all parties involved, not just the two people who are getting a divorce. What’s more divorce can be very costly – both emotionally and financially- and drawn out. But now there is an alternative that can reduce spending, time, stress and what can often be long-lasting tensions...
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