Is Florida Alimony on the Verge of Change?

Florida alimony will continue to be a hot issue in the legislature. But one thing's for certain. The current law is going to change. It’s just a matter of when and how. Governor Rick Scott vetoed that last attempt to change the law. The largest point of contention was the retroactive provision. Had the law passed, people who have been receiving alimony and depend on it would have lost access to these funds. People who would be affected by the new law protested loudly against it. Also, constitutional scholars questioned the legality of the retroactive provision. The US Constitution prohibits states from passing new laws that disable prior contracts.

Compromise will be necessary if the alimony reformers want change. Reformers say the law is antiquated and needs to be adjusted to reflect the current economic status of both husbands and wives. Here is an interesting link to an NPR talk about the alimony debate: http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2013-05-20/debate-over-ending-lifetime-alimony

Why I Do What I Do

Opening a law firm has been such an interesting and exciting process. I started my practice out of my home. Eventually I moved to a small office space. Now we have just moved again into a beautiful large space. We’ve added a new attorney to the staff as well as another administrative assistant.

I am proud to have followed in the footsteps of my grandfather and uncle as the third generation to open a law firm in this area. My firm practices family and marital law. We specialize in divorce, custody disputes, alimony, military divorce, domestic violence, and relocation in St. Johns, Duval, Clay, and Nassau counties. I build relationships with my clients based on trust and respect. This allows me to offer excellent representation and the ability to focus on their goals during the litigation process. I offer them a better hope for the future.

I am on the Judicial Relations Committee of the Jacksonville Bar and have moderated the Family Law Judges sidebar luncheon and the Family Law sidebar luncheon with the General Magistrates. I speak frequently at events about the empowerment of women through divorce and alimony protection in divorce. Call me today to arrange a cost-free consultation: 904-241-0012, http://www.jacksonvillebeachlawyer.com/jacksonville-beach-attorney-consult.html