You may remember the four-hour wedding special and countless front-page tabloid appearances. But alas, true love does not always last: Kim Kardashian filed for divorce from Kris Humphries as of today, October 31. Citing “irreconcilable differences,” apparently the couples’ TV show and focus under the spotlight was just too much…
In many of my Jacksonville divorce cases I run into the all to common problem of Parental Alienation Syndrome. ParentalAlienation.org defines Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) as “a disorder that arises primarily in the context of child-custody disputes. Its primary manifestation is the child’s campaign of denigration against a parent, a…
As a Jacksonville LGBT Lawyer, I receive many calls from gay and lesbians who are ending their relationships, with no formalized seperation documents in Florida that dictate what happens to jointly owned property. This issue becomes more complicated when real property is involved. Same-sex couples do not have the inherent…
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.…
Florida same-sex couples who are raising children together or are planning to either adopt or use donor insemination should consult with an Orange Park Law Firm practicing in gay legal issues. Florida same-sex parenting issues are an evolving area of law. The question about the legal parentage of a child…
As a Jacksonville Family Law Lawyer, I am well versed in the issues of Domestic Violence and its effects on Jacksonville families. Domestic Violence seems to pop up in nearly 50% of my cases; whether the case be one of divorce, paternity, termination of parental rights or modification. The possibility…
As an attorney in an Orange Park Guardianship Law Firm, I often receive calls from parents of minor children who have received an inheritance, proceeds of a lawsuit, or insurance policy. Florida Guardianship law provides that a guardianship is required if the monetary amount in question exceeds $15,000 dollars. Parents…
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…