June 2014 Blog Archive

Postnuptial Agreement Alive and Well... Sat, Jun 14, 2014 I read with interest an article discussing the Iowa Supreme Court recently upholding as valid and enforceable in that sate a couple’s post-nuptial agreement that was entered into and signed by the parties in the State of Florida over 20 years ago. Read More

Proposed Law Ending Permanent Alimony in Florida Vetoed Fri, Jun 13, 2014 Four hours before it was to automatically became law, Governor Rick Scott on May 1, 2013 vetoed a measure that would have ended permanent alimony in Florida. In light of the overwhelming majorities in the House (85-31) and Senate (29-11) that appr... Read More

Domestic Violence Injunctions Wed, Jun 11, 2014 As society has developed an increased awareness of domestic violence and its corrosive effect on families, our laws have become increasingly complex. Domestic violence results in physical injury, psychological trauma and sometimes death. Its impact... Read More