Here's a scenario that should have some women thinking, say family law commentators in a recent media article on post-divorce life.You are a woman who worked hard to attain your professional working status. You went to school, applied your drive and acumen at the...
Month: December 2013
Florida judge’s family law ruling questioned, on appeal
The subject matter underlying family law disputes that go before a Florida judge for a ruling in a formal hearing can run a wide gamut of possibilities. In a divorce matter, outstanding issues can revolve around child custody and visitation, child or spousal support,...
No Christmas cheer between actress Winslet, men’s rights group
If internationally known movie star Kate Winslet is having a Christmas party this year, chances are that the invitation list doesn’t include any activists for men’s rights groups.Especially an organization known as Fathers4Justice.That group, which uses...
Florida child custody dispute shines spotlight on homeschooling
Many Miami residents may have heard about a recent unusual turn in a Florida child custody case. The case involves a former couple now in the midst of child custody proceedings. During these proceedings, the children reportedly reside with their mother, and they are...
Parenting plan focus: religion, holidays and time sharing
Parenting plans in a Florida divorce can cover a lot of ground, and they are meant to do so.Indeed, a well-considered and comprehensive parenting plan ensures that, first of all, both parents have taken the time to fully visit and reach agreement on the centrally...
Child custody dispute takes twist: Judge served in case
As we have noted in prior select posts, every divorce matter in Florida and elsewhere is unique, and for this obvious reason: Every family is unique.Some families need to settle outstanding issues regarding assets and property. In other divorces, money might be less...
Study: Many orthopedic surgeons not seeing domestic abuse symptoms
Here’s a notable irony relating to domestic abuse: Highly trained orthopedic trauma surgeons who believe that such abuse is a serious problem and that identifying and following through is important seem as a group to be woefully ineffectual in identifying and...
Spotlight: Difficulties for millions in collecting child support
Millions of deserving and needy children are not being adequately served by the legal system, states a recent Los Angeles Times article.The paper’s focus is on child support, with the article centrally noting this: More than one-third of all money owed in...