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If you have just been served with divorce papers in Florida, you may be feeling overwhelmed, confused, or even panicked. Before you read further, take a deep breath. It will be ok. 3 out of every 1,000 residents in the State of Florida will go through a divorce every year. The good news is, you can find emotional and legal support from people with the skills and experience that can help guide you through this difficult time.

Last week, the internet exploded when Coldplay’s stadium “kiss cam” landed on Andy Byron, the then-CEO of the data-ops company Astronomer, and Kristin Cabot, the firm’s chief of HR. Their startled faces (and the unmistakable embrace caught seconds earlier) flashed across the jumbo-screen and, within hours, across social media. It did not help that Coldplay frontman Chris Martin joked about the awkward Kiss Cam video by saying that the two could be “having an affair.”

Divorce has always been emotionally and financially taxing but in today’s economic situation, inflation is amplifying the strain, especially for professionals who must also protect their hard-earned reputations, careers, and future financial well-being.

Divorce is never straightforward and not every divorce is the same. The reason we are family law attorneys is because we are passionate about helping individuals and families going through really tough times. If I could summarize it, I would say that we do it for the kids.

The “Parental Abduction Act” creates a new civil cause of action when one parent unlawfully keeps a minor child from the other parent or legal guardian for more than 30 days. If proven, the aggrieved parent can seek either actual damages or $10,000—whichever is greater—plus reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs.

The recent wrongful death lawsuit against Disney has sparked widespread concern and debate over corporate liability and the legal protections afforded to large companies. This high-profile case centers around a family’s allegation that Disney’s negligence led to the tragic death of their loved one, raising critical questions about accountability and justice in situations where powerful entities are involved. Attorney Raymond Traendly offers his expert analysis on the implications of this lawsuit and what it could mean for future cases of a similar nature. Drawing on his extensive experience in handling complex legal matters, Traendly explains the challenges that families face when taking on corporate giants

The long awaited and historic ban to permanent alimony gets signed. Controversial CS/SB 1416 was signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on June 30, 2023. SB 1416 marks the fifth time alimony reform has been up before the Legislature in the State of Florida. The Alimony Reform Bill takes effect, Saturday, July 1, 2023. Click here for a full copy of the 2023 Florida Alimony Reform Bill. What is Alimony? Alimony, also known as spousal support or maintenance, is a legal arrangement in which one spouse provides financial support to the other spouse following a divorce or separation. It is typically intended to help the