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New Florida Law May Alter Parenting Rights in as Much as 27% of Cases

Governor DeSantis just signed into Florida law a lesser-known new statute informally known as Greyson’s Law.  Greyson’s Law targets and augments the ability of a judge to address parenting and child custody decisions in situations where domestic violence is a factor.

The LGBT Movement’s Effect on Family Law

Author’s note by Attorney Howard Iken: The LGBT movement has significantly influenced family law courts, leading to the evolution of legal frameworks and the recognition of same-sex relationships. The movement’s efforts have expanded adoption and parenting rights for LGBT individuals and couples, challenging societal norms and promoting equality. However, ongoing challenges remain, including the lack of uniformity in legal frameworks and biases within family law courts. The transformative power of the LGBT movement is evident in its impact on family law, but continued advocacy is necessary to achieve full equality for the LGBT community within the legal system.

Attorney Jason Ponder Discusses the New Pending Alimony Law

Florida has a new alimony law pending before Governor DeSantis. Attorney Jason Ponder discusses his opinion concerning the new legislation in Florida modifying Alimony rights. Ayo & Iken

Attorney Claudia Blackwell

A visit to the office of Attorney Claudia Blackwell. Although Ms. Blackwell’s home base is in the Plaza Tower in downtown St. Petersburg, she helps clients in all counties throughout Florida. A quick talk with Ms. Blackwell on how she practices, what value she provides to clients and a general insight into her personality, professionalism, and charm.

Attorney Howard Ellzey

A visit to the office of Attorney Howard Ellzey. Although Mr. Ellzey’s home base is in the Ayo & Iken building in New Port Richey, he helps clients in all counties throughout Florida. A quick talk with Mr. Ellzey on how he practices, what value he provides to clients and a general insight into his personality, professionalism, and charm.

Protecting Assets while Avoiding Bankruptcy Fraud

Author’s note by Attorney Howard Iken: Bankruptcy fraud is a white-collar crime that involves hiding or transferring assets, destroying documents, and making false claims. If caught, you could face a fine of up to $250,000 and up to five years in prison. The fraudulent transfer rules make asset protection planning critical in bankruptcy, and the …

The Adverse Impact of Facebook on a Florida Divorce

Author’s note by Attorney Howard Iken: Social media has become a significant part of people’s personal and professional lives. However, during a divorce in Florida, social media activity may be scrutinized, and even private information may be used against you in child custody or financial issues. Posting about expensive assets, luxury vacations, or even venting …

Does DUI Legislation Need an Overhaul?

Author’s note from Attorney Howard Iken: The laws regarding drinking and driving are inconsistent and vary from state to state or province to province, leading to a tangled and muddled system. Penalties for first-time offenders range in severity from state to state and repeat offenders face stricter penalties. However, studies show that many of these …

What to Know about QDROs in a Florida Divorce

What to Know about QDROs in a Florida Divorce Many divorce settlements require that retirement assets be divided between the spouses. After the divorce is final, a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is drafted which directs the administrator of the pension plan to give a portion of an employee’s pension to the plan participant’s ex-spouse. …

Saving Your Home from Foreclosure by Filing Bankruptcy in Florida

For homeowners coping with financial problems and missed mortgage payments, the notion of claiming bankruptcy might seem like a last resort to be avoided at all costs. But in some cases, bankruptcy might constitute the best way to stop the foreclosure process and prevent permanently losing your home. Once a bankruptcy petition is filed, lenders must stop their debt collection efforts and cease foreclosing on your home unless the mortgage company seeks and obtains special permission to proceed called Relief from Automatic Stay.

Alimony Bill Heads to Governor Desantis

It appears the multi-year effort to revamp alimony and parenting laws in Florida has finally made it to the last stage. Both the Florida House and Senate have passed bills that now go to Governor DeSantis for consideration. Passage of the bill into law is not guaranteed. But it will radically change the law in Florida for both Alimony awards and also modification of parenting rights.

Why Contempt Might Pose an Empty Remedy If Your Spouse Fails to Comply with a Divorce Judgment

If you are contemplating a divorce or considering a marital settlement agreement (MSA), you might wonder what happens if your spouse fails to comply with the court’s orders. Many people proceed through the divorce process with the assistance of a typing service, paralegal or other non-attorney. These non-attorneys often tell parties that they can always go back to court and pursue a contempt action against a spouse that does not comply with court orders.