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Florida Child Custody Reform 2013

Posted on April 21, 2013 by

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 … Continue reading →

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Florida Divorce – Time to Respond to a Petition

Posted on August 26, 2012 by

It is important for every person who is served with a Florida petition for dissolution of marriage to respond to the petition in a timely manner. The petition, which sets out what a person wants a judge to do (such … Continue reading →

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In A Florida Child Custody Case, Does It Matter That I Am Gay?

Posted on July 29, 2012 by

I have been seeing more clients who are coming out of the closet either during or following their divorce (or during a child custody case not related to divorce). Each client has asked whether the Florida court is going to … Continue reading →

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What is a Florida Parenting Plan?

Posted on July 16, 2012 by

For every Florida divorce case in which child custody issues are being decided, the judge must enter a parenting plan. A parenting plan is a document that sets out parents’ rights and responsibilities towards their children.  The parenting plan will … Continue reading →

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Rights Recognized in Tampa’s Domestic Partnership Registry

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

As President Obama today expressed his support for gay marriage, the State of Florida continues to define marriage as “a legal union between one man and one woman,” leaving homosexuals in loving relationships in a state of legal limbo.  Attempting … Continue reading →

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Do Fathers Ordered to Pay Child Support Have Custody Rights?

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

I see it all the time.  A mother requests state welfare benefits, and the Florida Department of Revenue inquires as to whether the mother is receiving child support from her child’s father.  The answer is no, and the Department of … Continue reading →

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Disparaging The Other Parent Hurts Your Child And Your Florida Child Custody Case

Posted on April 18, 2012 by

Rosalind Sedacca, a divorce and parenting coach and author, writes about why parents should not bash one another in front of their children: When you put down their other parent, your children are likely to interpret it as a put-down … Continue reading →

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Appellate Judges Discuss Collaborative Divorce in Meeting of Hillsborough and Pinellas Family Law Attorneys and Judges

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

I recently had the opportunity to attend a joint meeting of the Tampa Bay Family Law Inn of Court and Pinellas County’s Canakaris Inn of Court.  The guest speakers were three judges from Florida’s Second District Court of Appeals:  Chris … Continue reading →

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Florida Appellate Court Recognizes Parental Rights of Both Lesbian Mothers in Case of Fertilized Egg Transplant

Posted on March 31, 2012 by

Here’s the story:  Two women are in a committed lesbian relationship when they decide to have a child together using reproductive technologies.  One woman (the “Genetic Mother”) supplies the egg and has it fertilized.  That egg is then implanted into … Continue reading →

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Can Smoking Affect Your Child Custody Case?

Posted on March 4, 2012 by

As a former cigarette smoker, an article in the Washington Times regarding smoking and child custody piqued my interest. Below is an excerpt: States are increasingly factoring in cigarette smoking in making decisions about who gets custody of minor children. … Continue reading →

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