Can You Receive Alimony After the New Alimony Law?
You can still receive alimony after the new alimony law, Senate Bill 1416, became law effective on July 1, 2023. However, you can no longer receive permanent alimony. Permanent alimony was abolished with the new law. If you are asking for alimony, y...
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What Else Should You Know About the New Florida Alimony Law?
There is a new alimony law in Florida that became effective July 1, 2023. The biggest change in the law is that Permanent Alimony was abolished. There are other things you should know about the alimony law. The new law also addresses changes to Flor...
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Certified Question on Disqualification of a Judge
The Fourth District Court of Appeals recently certified this question: To what extent may a judge issue a written denial of a motion for disqualification that stays within the confines of both Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administrat...
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Some of the Major Differences Between Florida Statute 61.08 and the New Alimony Law
First and foremost, permanent alimony was abolished. There is no longer Permanent Alimony in Florida effective July 1, 2023. Under Florida Statute 61.08 a short term marriage was less than seven years; a moderate term marriage was seven to seventeen...
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New Law Regarding Time-sharing in Orlando, Florida
There is a new law in the State of Florida regarding Time-sharing. It became effective on July 1, 2023. The new law is codified in Florida House Bill 1301. Why is this important? It is important to know about this, especially if you are involved in a...
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Can I Obtain Attorney’s Fees from a Guardianship in the Orlando, Florida Area?
Section 744.108(1) Florida Statute provides that an attorney who has rendered service to the ward or the guardian on the ward’s behalf, is entitled to a reasonable fee for services rendered and reimbursement for costs incurred on behalf of the ...
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