Filing for divorce, child support or timesharing modifications in Florida require that you be a resident of the state. Residency is determined based on Florida Statute 61.021, which requires that an individual be a resident of Florida for at least six (6) months prior to filing an action within the…
In accordance with Florida Statute 61.183,the Courts have the ability to send contested matters, such as equitable distribution, timesharing, etc. to mediation. Mediation is a place where both parties can work at reaching a settlement agreement. The parties and their attorneys present to a mediator (a neutral third party) that…
The question of alimony has no easy answer. In Florida, alimony depends on a number of factors. In a Florida divorce the court may grant alimony that is rehabilitative or permanent in nature. Alimony payments may be in the form of lump sum, periodic payments, or a combination of both.…
World famous broadcaster and renowned interviewer Larry King and his wife Shawn Southwick each filed for divorce on Wednesday, April 14. The couple has been married for over 10 years and have two young children. Larry King, 75, has been married 8 times to seven different women. He married one…
Recently, a Long Island doctor donated his kidney to his wife to save her life. Eight years and one extra-marital affair later, the doctor demanded the return of his kidney or $1.5million in compensation in their divorce lawsuit. His claims are presuming that his kidney will always be his property,…
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children reports that three hundred and fifty thousand children are abducted by a family member each year. The abductions are usually committed by a non-custodial parent who is unhappy with the child custody arrangement mandated by the court. Representative Darryl Rouson, a Democrat…
According to Florida statutes, children subject to a custody agreement may only be relocated if an agreement is reached between parents, guardians and any other person who is entitled to spend time with the child. All of these parties must agree in writing that the child may relocate with one…
Espia Gatson is one of twenty one speakers who take part in the Jacksonville Faces of Homelessness Speakers Bureau. The bureau was formed to bring to personal stories of Jacksonville’s homeless to the school groups, Rotary lunches, and other events that are usually addressed by civic leaders and celebrities. Gatson…
Shaquille O’Neal and his wife Shaunie have reportedly finalized their divorce in a Florida family law court, and it will soon be finalized. Ms. O’Neal is speaking to reporters about the breakup of her marriage, and she doesn’t have anything nice to say about Miami, Florida. According to Ms. O’Neal,…
I recently wrote a blog article about dissolution of marriage in Florida. Today I am going to cover one of the types of dissolution available, called a “Regular Dissolution of Marriage.” This is the most common type of dissolution in Florida. To start the regular dissolution process, either the husband…