Will Alimony Reform Pass in the Florida Legislature in 2020

in Alimony, Florida Law, Legislative Sessions

Alimony Reform in Florida— A Hot Topic in 2020 Will Alimony Reform Pass This time? Alimony reform has been a controversial topic in the Florida Legislature over the past decade. In 2013, alimony reform was passed in both the Florida House and Senate but was ultimately vetoed by then Gov. Scott. Alimony reform was again presented in 2016, but due to a controversial child custody component, it was also vetoed. In 2020, alimony reform is back again as House bill 843, HB 843. On Dec. 3, 2019, Rep. Alex Andrade of Gulf Breeze, Florida, filed the latest version of the alimony reform bill....

10 May

0 Comments

Sticky

Florida lawmakers push for new law that could alter parental custody

Posted by DeWitt Law Firm, P.A.

in DeWitt Law Firm News, Family Law, Legislative Sessions

Half of all American children will witness the breakup of their parents' marriage, according to divorce statistics. Florida law makers are pushing for a new law that would give parents split custody. It’s a controversial bill that many politicians believe will pass in a matter of time.We decided to take a close look at this new legislation and find out how it could affect your family. "I get them all through the week and he has them on the weekends,” said Sheree Kovocs. Kovocs is going through a divorce and her four children split their time between their mom and dad. Under current...

25 April

0 Comments

Sticky

Governor Scott Again Vetoes Alimony Reform Bill

Posted by DeWitt Law Firm, P.A.

in Alimony, Family Law, Florida Law, Legislative Sessions

Alimony has been a contentious subject in Florida for a number of years and the legislature has made several attempts to change the current alimony statute. Three years ago, Governor Scott vetoed a proposed alimony reform bill because it would apply retroactively....

20 May

0 Comments

Sticky

No Alimony Reform in Florida in 2015

Posted by DeWitt Law Firm, P.A.

in Alimony, Florida Law, Legislative Sessions

The regular session of the Florida Legislature for 2015 has ended without passing any alimony reform statute. ...

10 March

0 Comments

Sticky

A Review Of The 2012 Legislative Session

Posted by DeWitt Law Firm, P.A.

in Legislative Sessions

Below is a brief summary of some of the bills that were passed by the 114th session of the Florida Legislature and some that did not pass this session. Some of the Bills that Passed: (Must be signed into law by Governor Scott before they become law) Septic Tank Inspection: The legislature repealed a 2010 law requiring inspection of septic tanks every 5 yrs. Budget: The legislature passed a $70 billion budget with no new taxes, giving $1billion more for public schools, providing for 5000 fewer state jobs ( half in Dept. of Corrections) ; Reducing State Medicaid payments to Hospitals...

10 March

0 Comments

Sticky

Judicial Developments Related to the 2012 Legislative Session

Posted by DeWitt Law Firm, P.A.

in Legislative Sessions

There have just been two major judicial decisions dealing with recent legislative changes. These include the recent Florida Supreme Court decision finding the Senate’s redistricting map unconstitutional and the decision by a Leon County Circuit Judge finding unconstitutional the requirement that members of the State Retirement System contribute 3% of their salaries to the pension fund. I. The Florida Supreme Court Rejects Senate’s Redistricting Map, and Confirms House Map by 5-2 vote. In a 234-page ruling written by Justice Pariente, the Florida Supreme Court ruled that the Senate Redistricting map was unconstitutional, but that the House map met the c0nstitutional requirements. (Justices...