BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — In a move that is surprising family law professionals statewide, Governor Rick Scott Wednesday night vetoed a highly publicized and highly controversial bill that would effectively end permanent alimony. Those in favor of the bill said it was a smart and effective way to prevent non-working ex-spouses from collecting...
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UPDATED 5:43p TO REFLECT THE PASSAGE OF SB 718. BY: Jodi Furr Colton, Esq. | Brinkley Morgan BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) – A few years ago there was a major change in Florida’s alimony law. The legislature defined what constituted a short-term marriage, a long term-marriage and the “gray area” in between. The new law...
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BY: Jodi Furr Colton, Esq. | Brinkley Morgan Getting divorced often takes a very long time – or at least it will feel that way if it is happening to you. In the words of one client, and probably more, “getting divorced sucks.” Here are four ways to make it less painful for you,...
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BY: Jodi Furr Colton, Esq | Brinkley Morgan You’re getting divorced. Admit it, you’re angry. Angry like you’ve never been angry before. You’re borderline irrational. Or maybe you’ve actually crossed the line into completely irrational. Before you do anything really stupid, take a deep breath and consider these suggestions from the front lines of...
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