This weekend did not go well for Johnny Depp and soon-to-be ex-wife Amber Heard. The Hollywood couple separated on May 22nd. Amber filed for divorce the next day on Monday, May 23rd. The couple seems to have gotten into a rather serious fight over the weekend. Amber alleged that Johnny came home after her birthday...Continue Reading

While divorce was once a sad and embarrassing event, many modern people view it as a positive change. Divorce marks the end of a marriage, but also the beginning of a new single life with endless promise and possibilities. Many people are welcoming in this new and exciting season of life with a divorce celebration....Continue Reading

A controversial figure since his election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2008, Alan Grayson is currently in the midst of a personal conflict related to the divorce from his wife of 24 years. Every year, thousands of Americans go through divorces that are as messy as the one involving the Florida congressman. However,...Continue Reading

Another Hollywood power couple is heading for divorce. Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey announced back in August 2014 that they have seperated. The two wed back in 2008 after dating for only six weeks. The two are also parents to three year-old fraternal twins. The announcement did not come as a shock to many because...Continue Reading

Statistics often indicate that the US divorce rate tracks somewhat closely to the overall state of the economy. Divorce can be time-consuming in some cases, and when the economy is struggling, many people do not feel prepared to split. With that in mind, research suggests that during the recession, the divorce rate dropped by a...Continue Reading

Are all my communications going to be reviewed by the court? Are all my communications going to be reviewed by the court? The basic standard is to expect all communications to be reviewed by the Court. If you do not want the Court to read what you are writing, it will have to be either...Continue Reading

What is the standard for Child custody awards? What is the standard for Child custody awards that are Temporary custody to maternal grandparents: must apply clear and convincing standard required. (best interests standard IS incorrect standard) Child Custody Lawyer The Court must use the applicable clear and convincing standard, when the court reviews evidence pursuant...Continue Reading

Wrongful Conduct of the Custodial Parent A recent case worth reading about…. JOAN B. GINNELL, Appellant, v. BRIAN ROBERT PACETTI, II, 35 Fla. L. Weekly D504a Dissolution of marriage — Modification — Time-sharing plan — Contempt — Trial court properly entered order holding former wife in contempt for violating order on time-sharing and modifying time-sharing...Continue Reading

What if things are so bad-do I have the right to get a restraining order, immediately. Q.: What if things are so bad-do I have the right to get a restraining order, immediately. A: You cannot just seek a restraining order-against the other parent-claiming they should not have contact with the child. Fort Lauderdale Domestic...Continue Reading

What is the standard for Child custody awards that are Temporary custody to maternal grandparents Q: What is the standard for Child custody awards that are Temporary custody to maternal grandparents: must apply clear and convincing standard required. (best interests standard IS incorrect standard) A: The Court must use the applicable clear and convincing standard,...Continue Reading