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Tips for a Smooth Divorce

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Getting into a divorce proceeding is usually a very stressful life event, even if it was brought about due to perfectly rational reasons.; life-long commitments are severed, property is separated, family often becomes divided or polarized, etc. There are a few certain things you can do to ensure that you sail as smoothly as… Read More »

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Florida’s Homosexual Marriage Ban Has Not Been Overturned Yet

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This past week has been one of great interest for Florida’s homosexual population. They have been fighting to be allowed to marry for years now, but when a recent vote passed a measure making it constitutionally illegal for homosexuals to marry in Florida, many people lost hope. While it is true that other states… Read More »

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Not Recognizing Your Marriage Means No Divorce?

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Back in 2008, Florida passed a constitutional amendment banning homosexual marriage with a 62% yes vote. Since then, there have been quite a number of cases brought to the courts to challenge that ruling, including a few recent ones which are a little different. Generally, couples will challenge the court when they are seeking… Read More »

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Are Alimony Decisions Permanent?

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Q: Since my divorce 5 years ago, my income has been cut rather significantly, and my ex-spouse’s has increased. Is it possible to get an alimony modification, or is the decision permanent? A: Well, fortunately, the short answer is yes, alimony can be modified, depending on what the court originally ordered. The long answer… Read More »

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Florida Woman Treated Like Criminal by Family Courts

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In a perfect storm of a divorce case, one Florida woman found that a mix of bad preparation and unfortunate circumstances ended up costing her the most important things in her life: Her children. Linda Marie Sacks found out the hard way that, in certain circumstances, family courts can be even more unforgiving towards… Read More »

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Divorced Florida Couple in Battle Over Son’s Remains

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A long-ago-divorced Florida couple are finding themselves embroiled in perhaps the most-heated legal battle of their lives over a very unexpected item: Cremated ashes. The remains in question are of their son Scott Patrick Wilson, who was 23 when he was killed by a hit-and-run drunk driver. The main problem stems from the fact… Read More »

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