Divorce And The Declaration Of Independence

Divorce And The Declaration Of Independence

“When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the laws of Nature and of...
Protecting Human Dignity

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...
When To Be Quiet

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

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...
Same-Sex Divorce

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

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...