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Lawrence Datz Discusses Alimony Reform Proposals with WJXT's Morning Show
Two alimony reform bills being considered by the Florida Legislature would significantly change divorce and child custody laws in this state, according to Jacksonville family law attorney Lawrence Datz, former president of Florida’s Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. Datz discussed the proposals this morning with WJXT’s Morning Show host Jennifer Waugh. Legislative proposals were…
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The Smart Path To Crafting Your New Identity After Divorce
The original article written by Heather L. Locus can be found HERE.You have an important decision to make post-divorce – how will you identify yourself going forward?What do you consider core to your identity – the things that make you “you”? Is it your relationships with the people around you? Your profession? Your own personality…
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7 Little-Known Financial Benefits of Divorce
The original article written by Maryalene LaPonsie can be found HERE.Divorce is often devastating, but there are a few financial silver linings.MORE THAN A THIRD OF partnered or wedded couples say money causes the most stress in their relationships, according to a 2018 survey of more than 1,400 Americans conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf…
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The best possible thing you can do to help your child through divorce
The original article written by Tamara Afifi can be found HERE.Most kids will suffer for a short time after a marriage ends, but what exacerbates and extends their stress and anxiety is when they feel torn between two parents, says communication researcher Tamara Afifi.Fifteen years ago, I was doing field research for one of my…
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Lawrence Datz Discussed Marriage, Divorce Rate Trends with WJXT
January is often referred to as “the divorce month” among legal circles. This because divorce filings in the U.S. typically surge at the start of each new year. In fact, the number of filings increases by an average of one-third during January each year, according to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.This year, however, is…