Alcoholism is the leading substance abuse problem in the United States. It has been estimated that over 13 percent of adults will experience some form of alcohol abuse at some point in their lives. For many of these individuals it can be a factor in the dissolution of a marriage.…
Recently, an Australian man had charges of rape dismissed because of text messages stored on his iPhone. It’s not uncommon for text messages to be used in such cases; what’s interesting is that the man had deleted the text messages several weeks earlier. Fortunately, an it expert was able to…
The short answer to this question is, unfortunately yes. If, in a divorce, one party is granted sole exclusive use and possession of the former marital home the other party could still be held responsible in the event of a default on the mortgage. Thus, even if the former marital…
The Daily Pitch is reporting that Frank and Jamie McCourt have reached a divorce agreement that will give Frank McCourt, the Los Angeles Dodgers Owner, sole control over the Dodgers. Jamie McCourt, on the other hand, will be leaving the marriage with a hefty $130 million in her pocket. The…
Let’s say you and your ex divorced several years ago. It was somewhat contentious but the two of you try to maintain some contact because you have children. As part of your divorce, your spouse retained custody of the kids and you have to pay $500 a month in child…
Florida is a “no fault” divorce state. This means that either spouse may seek a divorce without showing cause for the desired separation. The spouse seeking a divorce has the option to simply claim the marriage is “irretrievably broken.” Generally, Jacksonville Florida courts are not concerned with which party played…
A few weeks ago, Evangelical host of the 700 Club Pat Robertson made waves when he suggested that Alzheimer’s is a type of death and it would therefore be permissible to divorce someone suffering the disease. Many people in both medical and religious groups took offense to Mr. Robertson’s statement,…
Most of us think of marriage as lasting “till death do us part”, but high divorce rates are making that sentiment less of a reality. Facing a high divorce rate, legislators in Mexico City have made waves recently by proposing legislation that limits the marriage commitment to two years, as…
As a Jacksonville Beach Child Custody Lawyer, I will, on occasion, have clients ask whether the Judge overseeing their divorce will likely grant them and their soon-to-be ex-spouse 50/50 timesharing (commonly known as custody). The law surrounding this question is convoluted at best. Basically, Florida law has established a presumption…
When a family is going through a divorce it can be one of the toughest times in a person’s life. Concerns range from child support, alimony, and distribution of assets and liabilities. Many people find themselves so caught up in the emotion of their case that they can overlook very…