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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lawrence Datz was recently selected to the prestigious Super Lawyers list in the Family Law category for the seventh consecutive year. This accolade is only given to a select few attorneys per state each year.Super Lawyers is a legal rating service that provides assessments of attorneys based on peer recognition and professional achievement. The rankings […]
WJXT News4Jax: One of the biggest stressors of divorce is co-parenting. During this time of school closings, working from home and anxiety in our country, it is essential for parents to work together to help children know there is a united front looking out for them. It can be really hard to co-parent at times like this. Family law expert […]
January is often referred to as “the divorce month” among legal circles due to the surge in divorce filings in the U.S. 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. Lawrence Datz, […]
Social media, texts and online activities are playing a larger role in legal proceedings – especially those involving divorce and child care. Lawrence Datz recently wrote a guest column for the Ponte Vedra Recorder discussing the role social media can play in divorce cases. Below is the full text from the column: Social media has […]
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 […]