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Divorce And The Declaration Of Independence
As we approach the Fourth of July, it is important to know that a divorce case had a place in the founding of our country.
Protecting Human Dignity
Last week, Pope Francis spoke to members of an Italian judiciary council about their responsibility to protect the man’s dignity. The Pope noted that it is important for public authorities and those in the judiciary field to use their office to “... give stability and...
When To Be Quiet
“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3 KJV When his wife left him in 2010, Mr. Elonis turned to social media. One of the less disturbing of many disturbing things he posted on Facebook was this: “There’s only one...
Why Family Law Appeals Rarely Make Sense
Several years ago, I had the privilege of meeting Justice Clarence Thomas. I had been sworn in to the Supreme Court and the Justice spent time speaking to each of the lawyers. He was truly a gentleman. That experience cemented an interest I have always had in...
Judicial Candidates May Not Personally Solicit Contributions
The case has national significance because 39 states have judicial elections and 30 of those have a contribution restriction similar to Florida’s.
Same-Sex Marriage
The federal government’s view is that the Court should rule in favor of the same-sex marriage, based upon the Fourteenth Amendment’s guarantee of legal equality. The Supreme Court must now render an opinion in the coming weeks.
Same-Sex Divorce
The Second District Court of Appeals has recently ruled in the case of Thomas v. Thomas, 40 Fla. L. Weekly D971 (2nd DCA April 24, 2015), that a Florida court has jurisdiction to dissolve the marriage of a same-sex couple which was legally entered into in another...
The Other Side of Alimony Reform
“Social Progress Can Be Measured By the Social Position of the Female Sex” --Karl Marx The Miami Herald reported on April 29, 2015 the following: An alimony overhaul that brought together people once bitterly divided on the issue has created an even deeper rift...
Advice For Parents Who Are Divorcing
Dr. Phil McGraw provides advice that I can agree with on the subject of parents who are divorcing, including the following: Put your children’s needs first. Start a new relationship. Don’t think of the divorce as ending the relationship with your ex-spouse. Instead,...