Datz & Datz was recently named one of Jacksonville’s “Best Lawyers” by Jacksonville Magazine. The firm was recognized for its excellent work in family law, divorce law and criminal defense. It was one of 24 lawyers or law firms selected in Northeast Florida. Read more about why Datz & Datz was selected on the Jacksonville […]
January is known as “divorce month” among legal circles, as divorce filings in the U.S. surge at the start of the new year. In fact, the number of filings increases by one-third during January, according to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Lawrence Datz joined Melissa Ross on WJCT’s First Coast Connect to discuss the […]
During the holiday season, many children from divorced families are splitting time between their parent’s homes. Children’s issues in family law vary from state to state, with Florida retiring terms like “custody” and “visitation” in favor of establishing overall “shared parenting plans” and “timesharing.” Lawrence Datz, a family law attorney and partner at Datz & […]
The following column was published in the Jacksonville Jewish News September issue. Jews who marry are less likely to divorce than the current Florida average for all divorces, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Still, divorces are fairly common in both Jewish and interfaith marriages. Although these divorces are largely like any other, […]
The recent release of data stolen from the infidelity dating site Ashley Madison has generated conversations worldwide about online privacy, adultery and, of course, divorce. For those who have been deeply hurt by the leaked data and are thinking about a divorce, they may have questions… Is it legal for someone who learns of his/her spouse’s infidelity through […]
No one wants to go into a marriage already expecting the worst, but even the most seemingly stable couples can hit bumps in the road that tear them apart (i.e. Miranda Lambert/Blake Shelton, Jennifer Garner/Ben Affleck). While many have negative misconceptions about prenuptial agreements from celebrity cases, these agreements have the power to protect both […]
The U.S. Supreme Court sent down a historic ruling this week that same-sex marriages are constitutional across the country. Lawrence Datz, family and marital law attorney from Datz & Datz, appeared on WJXT to further clarify what this ruling means for existing same-sex marriages across state lines. He also discussed issues relevant to gay couples looking […]
The Florida legislature is considering alimony reform which will dramatically affect those who will pay and receive alimony, and most divorce attorneys have a uniquely objective view on the subject. Typically, we represent equal numbers of alimony payors and recipients. The pending bills largely, though not entirely, favor individuals who pay alimony. Going beyond alimony, […]
January is ominously nicknamed “Divorce Month” in legal circles. Local family law attorney Lawrence Datz discusses the uptick in divorce rates during the beginning of year and offers tips on making the divorce process easier for both sides and minimizing trauma for children involved.
Lawrence Datz, family and marital law attorney from Datz & Datz, offered viewers insight on Florida’s potential legalization of same-sex marriage before it was passed in January 2015.