Family Law
Years ago, I visited Regent University in Virginia with my daughter and we went to an event called the “Clash of the Titans.” It was a debate from the political left and right moderated by Dana Perino, of the Fox news show called “The Five.” The two conservatives,...
Family Law
In a place populated by displaced northerners and others escaping bad weather or starting over in the “Sunshine State,” a common issue in family law cases is one party’s desire to grab the children, leave Florida, and head “back home” when his marriage hits the skids....
Divorce
One of the questions I am asked most during initial consultations is this one: “Does my spouse’s infidelity matter?” It’s a fair question, given the pain infidelity can cause. While televisions shows like “Jerry Springer” and “Cheaters” make light of spouses who...
Timesharing
Determining the appropriate timesharing when a parent is in the military has been a long- standing issue due to deployment, re-assignment to a new base and other variables. Florida Statue 61.13002 allows a parent who is activated, deployed, or temporarily assigned to...
Divorce
I JUST RECEIVED NOTICE THAT MY CASE IS BEING REFERRED TO THE GENERAL MAGISTRATE. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? Why was my case referred to a General Magistrate? Most Judges’ dockets are very congested. In an effort expedite the resolution of the thousands of cases filed every...
