While people think of child custody disputes as being between the two parents of a child, in some situations Florida law provides for other immediate or extended family members to step in to take responsibility for a child’s care. This is the first of a three-post...
Month: May 2021
Does a Florida remarriage end alimony payment from a previous marriage?
The answer is that it depends on the type of alimony and the terms of any marital settlement agreement incorporated into the final divorce decree. Today we will take a closer look at this question. Permanent alimony The court may order permanent spousal support to...
Bill and Melinda Gates announce divorce and separation contract
On May 3, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, 65, and his wife Melinda French Gates, 56, announced their divorce on Twitter after almost 30 years of marriage. That same day, Ms. Gates filed a petition for divorce, which Mr. Gates joined. The petition states that the...