Monthly Archives: June 2013

Can Florida Same Sex Partners Now Get Federal Marriage Benefits?

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Adam B. Cordover, Attorney-at-Law

In yesterday’s U.S. Supreme Court Opinion striking down portions of the federal Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”), Justice Anthony Kennedy outlined some of the federal marriage benefits that DOMA affected: By its great reach, DOMA touches many aspects of married … Continue reading →

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Baby Veronica Adoption Case Decided By U.S. Supreme Court

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Adam B. Cordover, Attorney-at-Law

I have previously written about the adoption case of Baby Veronica.  In this case, a South Carolina court ordered a child to be taken from her prospective adoptive parents’ home and to be placed in her biological father’s home even … Continue reading →

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Florida Grandparents’ Rights and Collaborative Divorce

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Adam B. Cordover, Attorney-at-Law

Grandparents are, no doubt, an important part of the lives of Florida’s children.  The state government has on several occasions since 1978 enacted legislation to recognize Florida grandparent visitation and custody rights.  However, each statute which attempted to raise grandparents’ … Continue reading →

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A Tampa Collaborative Divorce Can Save You Money | via FamilyBlawg

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Adam B. Cordover, Attorney-at-Law

I recently had an article published at FamilyBlawg.com:  A Tampa Collaborative Divorce Can Save You Money | FamilyBlawg.  Below is an excerpt: Though the collaborative process may not be the cheapest in all cases, it has a substantial opportunity to … Continue reading →

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I’m An Adult. Can My Stepparent Adopt Me?

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Adam B. Cordover, Attorney-at-Law

When people think of adoption, they generally envision an adult adopting a minor child.  The adult may be a close relative or stepparent of the child, or not related to the child at all, but this is seen as the … Continue reading →

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Collaborative Divorce Video: A True Life Story Part 2

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Adam B. Cordover, Attorney-at-Law

Just as more divorcing spouses in Tampa are seeking an alternative to the usual courtroom battles, the use of the collaborative family law process is growing around the country.  Collaborative Practice California has produced a video which follows an actual … Continue reading →

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Collaborative Divorce Video: A True Life Story Part 1

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Adam B. Cordover, Attorney-at-Law

Like Tampa, California has seen a need for a divorce process that does not pit spouses against one another in courtroom battles.  To that end, Collaborative Practice California has produced the following video which follows an actual divorcing couple through … Continue reading →

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