Florida lawmakers like others across the nation are taking the issue of permanent alimony to the legislature. Florida lawmakers are currently considering Bill 549, which would end permanent alimony in the state. Currently, Florida Statute 61.08 reads, “Permanent alimony may be awarded to provide for the needs and necessities of…
Florida recognizes four main types of alimony. (1) Bridge-the-Gap (2) Rehabilitative (3) Durational (4) Permanent These types of alimony differ in whether they are modifiable and if so in what ways. However, as a Jacksonville Family Law Lawyer, I usually run into cases where Former Husbands want to reduce the…
Not far from Jacksonville, Hillsborough County Judge Caroline Tesche is dealing with a “dead-beat dad” who owes approximately $10 million in child and spousal support. ABC News is reporting that Judge Tesche sentenced, “dead beat dad”, John Stanton to five months and 29 days in jail. However, Mr. Stanton avoided…
Are you a Jacksonville Florida resident and have been considering legal changing your name for a while now? If so, don’t go into the new year with a name you hate. Contact a Jacksonville Name Change Lawyer to get the process of changing your name moving. The process to have…
As a Jacksonville Divorce Lawyer I am familiar with the many issues that surround custody disputes. I also know what Jacksonville Judges absolutely hate to see in child custody cases. One of the main things that divorcing parents in contested cases have a tendency to do is disparage the other…
Timescolonist.com posted an article the other day titled, “Parental Abduction: Here are the Warning Signs.” Although the article discusses issues arising out of Canada the same principals apply to the States. Some things to consider when there are concerns regarding Parental Abduction: (1) Divorce or separation is “high conflict.” (2)…
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If you or a family member has been accused or are under investigation for a Crime and are looking to hire a Florida Criminal Defense lawyer to represent you, we have an offer that may make it easier to hire an attorney around the end of the year. The Law…
Drug testing is a common issue in divorce and other legal proceedings involving children. Family Law Judges in Jacksonville have the authority to order a parent who is alleged to be using and or abusing illegal substances to submit to a drug test. This usually occurs upon motion of the…