What Does “No Fault” Actually Mean in Colorado
The term “no fault state” gets bandied about quite a bit when it comes to discussing divorce in Colorado. It’s an interesting concept that essentially exonerates either party in a [...]
Risky Driving Behavior an Indicator of Mortality On or Off the Road
While it may seem obvious that reckless driving can lead to injury or death in an automobile accident, a new study suggests that a record of risky driving is a [...]
Lay Off Social Media During a Divorce
Gone are the days when one’s personal life was, well, personal. Thanks to the explosion of Facebook, Twitter, texting and other forms of social media, it is easy for folks [...]
Movement against Permanent Alimony Causes Controversy
A woman who says she is prevented from marrying her fiancé because her income would go to support his ex-wife, is speaking out against permanent alimony in Florida – but [...]
The Difference Between a Seperation Agreement and a Legal Seperation
Many think a separation agreement is the same as a legal separation. Separation agreements are documents enshrining what a married couple agrees to ‘prior’ to leaving a relationship. They are [...]
Family Law Attorney Urges Business-Like Approach to Shared Parenting
Parenting plan agreements can be among the mostly hotly contested and acrimonious things to happen in a courtroom. Any parent who has been through the process knows it is emotional [...]
Purchasing a New Home with a 30-Year Marriage
After the worst recession in American history, jobs are slowly coming back, and Florida home sales are finally gaining momentum. But married couples should consider more than their credit, before [...]
“The Right Seat” Campaign Aims to Teach Parents to Use the Correct Child Restraint
The Department of Transportation is launching a new campaign to raise awareness of how to choose the right size safety seat and how to correctly use the seats. The lives [...]
Proposed Legislation Would Eliminate Spousal Support for Convicted Sexual Felony Spouses
Current California divorce laws will grant spousal support to a husband or wife when there is a significant difference in income. Temporary spousal support can be granted to help during [...]
Social Security Disability Adds 13 Conditions to Compassionate Allowances Program
The Social Security Administration recently added 13 new conditions to the Compassionate Allowances program that fast-tracks disability decisions within the agency. The new conditions were introduced in December as part [...]