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An Overview of Child Support Under Florida Law
AN OVERVIEW OF CHILD SUPPORT UNDER FLORIDA LAW By Karen A. Howe, Esq. In Florida, both parents are legally obligated to provide support for their minor child or children and receipt of child support is considered a right of the child not the parents. The purpose of child support is to ensure that the child’s [...]
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A Conversation About Reverse Mortgages (And How They Might Save Your Financial Life!)
I recently had an extended conversation with my friend, Lisa Marie Wheeler, of A&A Mortgage Funding, Inc., in Valrico, Florida about Reverse Mortgages. In this very tough economy, many seniors have experienced heavy losses to their investments. So I wanted to know more about how my clients could utilize the equity in their homes to [...]
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Electronic Fingerprinting Mandated
Our firm recently received a bulletin from Ideal Identification’s Mr. Bob Smedley concerning a change in FBI policy relating to criminal background checks. The FBI has informed the Florida Department of Law Enforcement that effective April 15, 2012, it will no longer accept fingerprint cards submissions for any domestic adoption. While the FBI will continue [...]
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Recent Changes to the Alimony Laws Effective July 1, 2011
The law regarding alimony in Florida has changed in a number of ways since 2010. These changes include codification of the types of alimony that may be awarded, codification of what defines a long term, short term, and moderate term marriage, and changes to the factors the court must consider in deciding whether to award [...]
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Adoption Profile: David and Stacy’s Story
From David and Stacy Arthur: Not long ago we adopted a little girl. As first time parents, we are both a bit surprised by how quickly she became the center of our world. Our adoption experience was a story in itself, but space does not suffice to tell it here. There were bitter disappointments along [...]
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Florida’s Gay Adoption Ban Lifted
On September 22, 2010, the Third District Court of Appeals decided the case of Martin Gill’s petition to adopt his foster children, and effectively lifted the 33 year old ban on gay adoption in the State of Florida. This ruling applies throughout the State of Florida, and means that any qualified individual or couple can [...]
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Adoption Profile: Denise’s Story
My story begins as most stories do, with a desire. My desire was to have a family; my dream was a big family, husband and 3 or 4 children. But little did I know that would not be my life. Looking back I see purpose for my singleness in being a co-caregiver for my mother, [...]
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Medicaid Law in Florida Will Be Changing
The following public announcement concerns new legislation passed in Florida’s 2011 legislative session, to reform Florida’s Medicaid law. These changes are set to take effect in July 2012. Public hearings like the one referenced below will be held across the State to discuss these changes. Medicaid Public Hearing Thursday, June 16th at 9:00a.m. Hillsborough County, AHCA Region [...]
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