On June 21, 2024, in United States v. Rahimi, 602 U.S. ___ (2024), the United States Supreme Court held that despite the Second Amendment, those with active domestic violence injunctions are to be “temporarily” deprived of their right to bear arms, and in doing so, it remains to be a criminal violation of Federal Law. This latest […]
On July 1, 2023, CS/HB 543 took effect amending Chapter 790 allowing for permitless carrying of a concealed firearm in the State of Florida. Pursuant this amendment, eligible individuals are permitted to carry a concealed firearm without the need for obtaining a concealed weapons permit, but must have photo ID on them at all times […]
On June 30, 2023, Governor DeSantis signed CS/SB 1416 into law. This new legislation, amongst other changes, abolishes permanent alimony in the State of Florida. It also codifies a right to retire for those who are currently paying alimony. Further, individuals married for less than three (3) years will not be eligible to receive durational […]
On June 12, 2023, Governor DeSantis signed CS/HB 775 into law. This new legislation automatically establishes paternity rights for all fathers who are not married to the child’s mother and who have signed an acknowledgment of Paternity and/or are on a child’s birth certificate. This legislation is a substantial gain for all fathers throughout the […]
On June 27, 2023, Governor DeSantis signed CS/HB 1301 into law. This new legislation creates a rebuttable presumption that equal time-sharing is in the best interest of a child. This is a major victory for many fathers throughout the state who currently have divorce and paternity matters pending. Specifically, § 61.13(2)(c)(1), Fla. Stat., is amended, in part, […]
On June 25, 2022, Governor DeSantis signed HB 1119, also known as the “Markel Act,” into law. This law prevents alienation between children and their grandparents in narrowly tailored, tragic situations. More precisely, this new law allows grandparents to petition courts for visitation with their grandchildren where a remaining living parent was found at fault […]
A bill that would have brought sweeping changes to Alimony, Child Time Sharing and Marital Waste has been vetoed by Governor Ron DeSantis. As reasoning for his veto, he stated that, “If (SB 1796) were to become law and be given retroactive effect as the Legislature intends, it would unconstitutionally impair vested rights under certain […]
There is a lot of buzz circling SB 1796, a bill that was passed by lawmakers that makes massive changes to alimony laws. The bill is important as it completely changes alimony. It is important to note that the bill has not yet become law. The biggest change to alimony is that it will do […]
