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• Modifying Florida Alimony

  
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  Now that Senate Bill 718 on alimony reform has been vetoed by Florida Governor Rick Scott , many Tampa Bay residents are wondering whether there is any way to modify or terminate their alimony obligations.  The answer, in many cases, may be yes. Chapter 61 of the Florida Statutes states that most types of alimony ...
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• Terrence Howard Toxic Divorce Nightmare Finally Over..

  
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  Terrence Howard’s divorce is officially over. I like Howard’s acting, but he has a reputation in Hollywood for being kind of a a-hole. Let’s hope now that his toxic relationship is behind him he can focus back on doing what … Continue reading →
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• On Money-Grabbing & Why It’s Nothing To Be Proud Of

  
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  I would like to praise Liz Hodgkinson for her article in the Daily Mail today entitled   ‘We Fought for Equality. So Why Do Greedy Wives Still Sponge Off Their Ex-Husbands?’ It’s a question I’ve often wondered about, in spite of my own experiences. You see, when my father left my mother back in 1995, with ...
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• Alimony and Living Together for Love

  
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  If there is cohabitation by an ex-spouse who receives alimony, the ex-spouse is at risk not only to a potential decrease in alimony but also at risk for a total termination of alimony.   On March 7, 2013, the New Jersey Appellate Division released the published decision of Reese v. Weis upholding a trial court’s ...
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• Social Security Benefits And Minnesota Divorce

  
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  Ex-s With Benefits: Collecting social security benefits after a Minnesota divorce Did you know that if you are divorced, you may be able to collect social security benefits based on your ex-spouse’s payment record?  You can be ex’s with benefits—of the financial kind.  To make things even better (or worse, ...
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• Tampa Bay Collaborative Divorce In A Weekend

  
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  I recently came across an article by Sandra Young and Brian Garvey, collaborative divorce lawyers in Illinois, who offer what they refer to as a “ Divorce Weekend .”  This is a fascinating model of collaborative divorce which offers the option of a quick settlement, and there is no reason why a weekend ...
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• Alimony Reform is on the Move

  
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  Legislators in Florida have proposed a bill that would overhaul that state’s existing alimony system. The law if enacted would “end permanent alimony, cap alimony awards based on a person’s income and the length of the marriage and make it easier for an ex-spouse to terminate or lower alimony payments upon ...
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• Governor Rick Scott Vetos Florida Alimony Bill

  
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  On May 1, 2013 Governor Rick Scott vetoed the proposed alimony bill known as SB718. The governor said in a letter to Florida Senate President Don Gaetz that "alimony has long been a key component of our domestic relations law and represents a remedy for our judiciary to use in providing support to families as they ...
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• Governor Vetoes 2013 Florida Alimony and Child Custody Reform Bill

  
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  In an unexpected turn of events, Florida Governor Rick Scott has vetoed Senate Bill 718 , which envisioned broad-ranging changes to Florida alimony and child custody laws.  If signed, the bill would have created a presumption in favor of 50/50 child custody, eliminated permanent alimony, and permitted (in certain ...
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• The Gender Discriminatory Laws of India

  
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  An article authored by me titled, “The Gender Discriminatory Laws of India” has appeared in the Glimpse Magazine, Chandigarh. Here’s a scanned version of the article below. In case you find it difficult to read, you can download the image, enlarge it and read it.
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• Florida Alimony Reform: How Long is a “Long-Term” Marriage?

  
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  As Senate Bill 718 – which deals with Florida alimony and child custody reform – looks likely to be signed by Governor Rick Scott, this blog is exploring the various parts of the bill and discussing how they may affect Tampa Bay divorce and family law cases. One area that this bill changes is the way that ...
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• Divorce in Your Sixties - Is Permanent Alimony the Right Result?

  
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  Wikipedia defines grey divorce as a "term referring to the demographic trend of an increasing divorce rate for older ("grey-haired") couples in long-lasting marriages."  Now while "grey divorces" of a short or mid length marriage provide challenges for a divorce attorney, many believe that divorces of long term ...
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• Florida Alimony Reform: Supportive Relationships

  
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  As Senate Bill 718 dealing with alimony reform and child custody reform  has passed both houses of the Florida Legislature and seems likely to be signed by Governor Rick Scott, this blog will attempt to explain how various aspects of the bill may impact Florida and Tampa Bay family law cases. If signed, most ...
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• Court must consider division of marital property before ordering spousal maintenance (alimony); Factors that determine amount of spousal support.

  
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  In a recent ruling from the Court of Appeals, Husband appealed the trial Courts decision granting maintenance to the Wife, claiming, among other things, that the Court did not consider the Wifes award of marital property, and the ability to earn income from it, in its maintenance determination.  The Court of Appeals ...
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• Scandal at The Willows Maternity Sanitarium when Singer Borrows Baby to Defraud ex-Hubby

  
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  I was born and adopted from The Willows Maternity Sanitarium in Kansas City, Missouri. During its heyday, the Willows advertised “Superior Babies for Adoption”. After searching for newspaper articles that made reference to The Willows, I came across a scandal that involved The Willows in 1924. (If you would like ...
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• Florida Child Custody Reform 2013

  
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  There has been a lot of press lately about efforts to reform Florida’s alimony laws.  As discussed on this blog, Senate Bill 718 (which primarily deals with alimony reform) passed the Florida House by a wide margin (85 Yeas versus 31 Nays) and, since it had also passed the Florida Senate, will be going to ...
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• Alimony and Custody Changes in Store For Florida Law

  
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  The new Alimony Reform Bill passed in the Florida House by the vote of 85 to 31. The Bill will now go to the Governor for his signature in order for it to become law. The Florida Legislature has passed a bill that will drastically change if not eliminate permanent alimony payments and even allow the courts to modify ...
  4 weeks ago

• Update: Florida Senate Debates Alimony Reform Bill

  
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  Right now, the Florida Senate is debating the alimony reform bill (SB-718).  You can watch the current session at the following link: http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/VideoPlayer.aspx?eventID=2443575804_2013041204 . Update:    SB-718 has overwhelmingly passed the Florida Senate. Read a previous post on alimony ...
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• Florida Senate Votes to Overhaul Spousal Support Laws

  
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  The Florida Senate recently passed important divorce legislation that would drastically change how spousal support is handled in that state. The law, backed by the group known as Floridians for Alimony Reform, would end permanent alimony and allow for long divorced couples to reopen their divorce settlements and ...
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• Can a Wife Who Earns More Than the Husband Be Entitled to Alimony in North Carolina?

  
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  Courts may grant alimony in North Carolina, but not in all divorce cases. The income of each spouse plays a significant role in determining whether or not a spouse is entitled to receive spousal support from the other spouse. The spouse who makes considerably less income than the other, also referred to as the ...
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