The Sun Sentinel is reporting that a Florida woman who was killed in her Tallahassee home had recently been awarded child support by a Florida marital and family law judge. Last Tuesday, Brandi Peters was awarded $307 per month in child support and retroactive child support in the amount of…
Many clients will ask their Fort Lauderdale divorce attorney how they will have contact an access with their child in cases involving relocation or in which one parent resides outside of the state where their child resides. Video chats through the internet and programs such as Skype have become very…
People is reporting that Charlie Sheen will be filing for divorce from former Florida resident, Brooke Mueller. The parties were married in 2008 and have twins. After separating in April, 2010 during an incident in which Charlie Sheen was arrested, both Sheen and Mueller entered rehabilitation programs. Mr. Sheen was…
A recent survey by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers revealed that 73% of attorney’s who practice marital and family law are reporting an increase in the demand for prenuptial agreements. Broward divorce attorneys believe that the recession has effected people’s assets which now require protection in the event of…
Before you decide to hire a divorce attorney in Ft. Lauderdale, it is essential that either you or your spouse has been a resident of Florida for 6 months before the filing of the petition. While marital and family lawyers in Broward refer to this as the “residency requirement”, the…
A divorce lawyer in Fort Lauderdale will always ask you about your occupation especially if your case may include alimony. A recent study explored a link between divorce and occupation. Have you ever wondered how your career can impact your marriage? During the 2000 census, 16.35% of individuals listed themselves…
Divorce lawyers in Miami have advised the Salt Lake Tribune that former Utah Jazz forward, Carlos Boozer, and his wife, Cindy have reached an amicable settlement. In her Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, the wife had advised that the parties had entered into a marital settlement agreement and parenting plan…
The Daily Business Review is reporting that William E. Dellow, Jr., a Miami-Dade general magistrate, has resigned from the judicial position that he has held for 22 years. He is accused of making racial slurs to an Assistant State Attorney. Two years ago, Dellow was disciplined due to a sexual…
The Miami Herald is reporting that the Supreme Court of Florida has issued its opinion in Kaaa v. Kaaa that addresses whether and under what circumstances passive appreciation of a marital home that is a nonmarital asset is subject to equitable distribution. For 27 years, the parties resided in a…
The Miami Herald is reporting that Circuit Judge Jeri Cohen has ruled that a Hialeah women will not have custody of her children pending an investigation by DCF. On Monday, Rebecca Garcia, 21, left her infant and five year old son alone in her vehicle while shopping. She was subsequently…