Apr 26, 2018 | Divorce, Family Law, Florida Law, general law
In order to file a joint tax return, parties must be married on the last day of the year. Many times it makes sense to file a joint return, as it generally gives the most favorable tax treatment. However, this result follows only when parties trust each other. When...
Apr 12, 2018 | Divorce, Family Law
In the practice of Family Law, it is a common experience for a client to ask a lawyer to seek an emergency hearing. Section 61.518(1), Florida Statutes (2015), provides that [b]efore a child custody determination is made under this part, notice and an opportunity to...
Jan 25, 2018 | Divorce, domestic abuse, Family Law
Most diseases affect the individual. However, there are serious diseases that affect the individual and the family. Opiates can destroy not only the user but also the lives of family members as well. It is for this reason alcohol and drug addiction are both...
Jan 11, 2018 | Divorce, Family Law
As a matrimonial attorney in Clearwater, Florida, I regularly encounter clients who are dealing with the grief that accompanies a divorce. I encourage clients to consult with mental health professionals, as needed, to help them handle the various emotions experienced...
Jan 4, 2018 | Divorce, Family Law
In the 1950’s and the 1960’s the average American bride was too young to consume alcohol at her own wedding. In 1972, 87% of French women aged between 30 and 34 were married. Times have changed. These days just 43% of French women in their early 30s are married. In...