Starting Monday, October 19th and running through January 31, 2010, parents have the opportunity to lock in the 2009-2010 tuition rates for Florida state universities by enrolling their children in the state-sponsored Florida Prepaid Plan. Under the plan, any child may be enrolled, from birth until they reach their junior…
An emerging divorce method, using what is called a “collaborative process,” brings legal, financial and mental health professionals together to help encourage cooperation between the divorcing couple. The method is starting to gain momentum as the Florida Bar has drafted legislation to codify collaborative divorces into Florida state law. The…
by Whitney R. Lonker, Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A. wlonker@woodatter.com In Jacksonville, Florida and in all counties in Florida, if children are an issue in a divorce case, the courts will require that the parents attend and complete a parenting course or divorce class. In Jacksonville, Florida, the class is…
Terengganu, an eastern state in the country of Malaysia, is offering free second honeymoons and counseling to troubled couples in the hopes of saving their relationships. The state hopes it will slow their skyrocketing divorce rate. The conservative Muslim state follows the Islamic custom where divorce is legal, but still…
No papers have been filed yet, but Ronald Cummings, the father of missing Jacksonville, Florida child, Haleigh Cummings, reported to CNN that he and his wife Misty will be getting a divorce. While Misty at first did not want to go along with Ronald’s decision, she finally agreed to it…
Gay marriage is only recognized in a handful of states, which can cause some interesting legal problems when those couples move to another state. To date, six US states have legalized gay marriage and two more states will recognize same-sex marriages entered into in another state. Washington DC recognizes gay…
Written By: Lenorae Atter Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A. Florida is a no-fault divorce state, meaning that in a divorce things like debt and assets should be split 50/50 or equitably. When one party racks up the majority of the debt and there are really no “assets,” then the court…
by Whitney R. Lonker, Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A. wlonker@woodatter.com A postnuptial agreement is an agreement or voluntary marriage contract made between couples who are already married regarding the division of marital property that is usually formulated in contemplation of divorce. However, I think they are a necessary document in…
By Whitney R. Lonker, Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A. wlonker@woodatter.com In my family law practice in Jacksonville, Florida, as a divorce and family law attorney, I have a vantage point that most people don’t have. I see people everyday going through the most confusing and emotional issue of their lives.…
by Whitney R. Lonker, Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A. wlonker@woodatter.com So you and your spouse just love Florida Gators football right? Well what happens when each of you keep your love of football and your favorite team and season tickets but not for each other? Who gets the season tickets?…