By Deborah Greene | Published August 26, 2014 | Posted in Family Law | Tagged Tags: divorce, gay marriage | Leave a comment
Gay Marriage Ruling Indirectly Impacts Divorce Case
Monroe County Circuit Judge Luis M. Garcia’s July ruling that Florida’s gay marriage ban is unconstitutional may help the cases of not only same-sex couples who are fighting for the right to marry, but also the case of a Tampa couple that is currently seeking a divorce. Mariama Changamire Shaw and Keiba Lynn Shaw, two Read More
Read MoreKey Factors in Determining Child Custody Arrangements in Florida
Every state enforces specific child custody laws and regulations. Florida courts award child custody after determining which scenario is in the best interest of the child, but how do they make that decision, and what types of custody do they award? The following is a quick guide: Legal and physical custody Florida defines child custody Read More
Read MoreBillionaire Fails to Keep Divorce Details Confidential
The confidential details of what could be the largest divorce case to ever be handled by the English court system has been leaked to the media. Sir Chris Hohn, the billionaire in charge of The Children’s Investment Fund, is in the midst of a bitter $1.3 billion divorce case after being married for 17 years Read More
Read MoreFuture of Same-Sex Marriage Unclear in Florida
In a groundbreaking decision in July, Monroe County Chief Circuit Judge Luis M. Garcia ruled that Florida’s longstanding ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional. This monumental decision came out of the court case of same-sex couple Aaron Huntsman and William Lee Jones, two bartenders from Key West, who are suing the Miami-Dade County Clerk Office. Read More
Read MoreThe Importance of Estate Planning for Physicians
Planning for the future of your loved ones and your assets is somewhat more complicated for physicians than the average person. There are a number of key items doctors and medical professionals must consider when engaged in the estate planning process. In fact, setting up a sound estate plan should be a foundation of your Read More
Read MoreNew Statute Addresses Overnight Stays in Child Support Calculations
A new statute in Florida has changed the way divorced couples and family courts may calculate child support, better taking into account actual overnight stays. The law, which went into effect May 12, 2014, allows for the consideration of actual time-sharing arrangements and schedules (verses the schedule attached to your divorce decree) as a greater Read More
Read MoreUnderstanding the Role of a Bankruptcy Trustee
Making the decision to file for bankruptcy is difficult. If you have worked through other options and obtained an experienced legal opinion, bankruptcy is a good choice for getting a fresh financial start. Once they file, many bankruptcy petitioners wonder what comes next. As soon as your bankruptcy petition and schedules are filed, you benefit Read More
Read MoreNTSB Identifies Tractor-Trailer Vulnerabilities
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently made recommendations to combat the rising number of large truck fatalities. The number of people killed in large truck accidents in Florida has risen each year since 2009, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In 2013, more than 200 people died in our state in Read More
Read MoreLaws Governing Healthcare Compliance
The healthcare environment is changing fast in the United States. Steering clear of compliance violations is key to maintaining the health of your patients — and your practice. In early April, a federal grand jury delivered a 59-count indictment implicating 10 Florida residents for participating in a scheme to defraud Medicare through submitting false claims Read More
Read MoreTerminating Parental Rights: What Does it Mean in Florida?
The termination of parental rights has serious implications. Parenting a child is an enormous personal and financial responsibility. Most parents willingly take that responsibility. However in some instances, termination of parental rights could be in the best interests of a child — or the wish of a parent. Here are some circumstances under which ending Read More
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