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Founded in 1997 we are experienced and knowledgeable Tampa attorneys practicing exclusively in Divorce, Family, Stepparent/Relative Adoption, Criminal Defense, and Personal Bankruptcy. We practice primarily in the cities of Tampa, Riverview, Brandon, Valrico, Lithia, Carrollwood, Northdale, North Tampa, Plant City as well as Hillsborough County, Pinellas County and Pasco County. We have offices conveniently located throughout Tampa Bay. Our lawyers have extensive experience practicing in contested and uncontested divorces, including military divorces, and family law, child support, child custody and visitation, relocation of children, alimony, domestic violence, distribution of assets and debts, retirement/pensions (military and private), enforcement and modification of final judgments, paternity actions, adoptions and name changes as well as criminal defense. We offer a free consultation to discuss your options. Please call us at 813-672-1900 or email us at info@familymaritallaw.com to schedule a consultation. Our representation of our clients reflects our dedication to them. We look forwarding to hearing from you! Se habla EspaƱol.

Friday, May 10, 2013

UPDATE: Alimony Reform 2013

On May 3rd, the 2013 Legislative Session ended without any reform to alimony laws. Governor Rick Scott vetoed SB718 and announced his decision in a letter dated May 1, 2013, to the Senate President, Don Gaetz. In the letter, Governor Scott concluded that "I cannot support this legislation because it applies retroactively and thus tampers with the settled economic expectations of many Floridians who have experienced divorce." The governor also noted that existing Florida law provides for alimony to be adjusted under proper circumstances. For a full look at May 1, 2013, letter by Governor Scott, click here.

See the April 4, 2013 blog:  Proposed Alimony Reform 2013

Article By:  Lynette Silon-Laguna Google+

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