Comments on: Alimony Overhaul Heads To Scott For Signature

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 16:42:17 +0000

those who hope to gain are hopeful
those who fear to lose are fearful

By: william cox

william cox — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:48:33 +0000

WILD MAN SAYS BOOOOOOYAH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THATS WHAT I’M SCREAMING

By: Ben Dere

Ben Dere — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:57:56 +0000

Having been told by a lawyer “you have a good job so the judge is going to make her your ward, not the state of Floridas. Doesn’t matter you were only married 9yrs, 11mo.Doesn’t matter you can prove she is a rx drug addict. Doesn’t matter you have proof she is already living with another man. Fl is a no fault state. He will only look at your ability to pay and her needs” Maybe a breath of fresh air.

By: Bubba Ray

Bubba Ray — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:17:32 +0000

So going forward it might NOT be “cheaper to keep her”…

By: jcellops

jcellops — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:17:01 +0000

theres something to be said for pre-nuptual agreements…altho, florida does have several reasonable criterias in place for invalidating them- these days, the odds are that your marriage will eventually come to an end- i do think that a “premarital counseling certification” should be required before EVERY marriage- it would save time, money and heartaches for the parties involved, the children and the rest of the family members….always told my girls, “watch how they (prospective mate) treat their mother, as it will be a good indicator of how theyll treat you”…youve got to think moreso with your head and NOT your heart…that goes for the man or the woman.

By: Keep the Tide Rollin'

Keep the Tide Rollin' — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:57:19 +0000

This seems to good to be true. There has to be a catch somewhere I am sure it may come out later. But, one thing that stood out to me is where Rep. Barbara Watson, D-Miami Gardens said, “We’re setting up the premise that women will no longer be treated equally in a divorce settlement,” Huhh.?? Wouldn’t an equal judgement mean you leave with what you came in with that is, as a single person. Now I can understand if children were produced in the marriage. But…..now…..

…let’s hope they tackle these extreme child support laws next too since the agenda is now “pro family.” I have male family members who are absolutely violated by these mafia style laws where the more successful they become financially, the more they take from them to keep them closer to minimum wage. You do know that is how the balances of scales works for these politicians? Wouldn’t it be wise to listen to the people who actually raise their kids to ask what the needs are for children universally? The basic needs – food, water, shelter, clothing… then create a range on the amount per the age of the child. The fact is they already know this information, but that doesn’t allow a beuracrat sitting behind a desk a way to figure out how to manuever a law that creates the most money in the best interest of the state. Pro-family and politics do not mix at all. Never will.. These lawmakers don’t strike when they see blood, they strike until the until blood flows…

Anyway, let’s just pray this new sense of equality is spread abroad for all of these entitlement programs, just like the Representative had hopes for with this one. Equality, Pro-family.. I sure hope so..

By: roll Tide

roll Tide — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:18:55 +0000

You have some spouses who originally marry with good intentions but as time goes on they lie, cheat and connive and secretly plan on getting divorced without telling the other spouse till they get all their ducks in a row and take advantage of the husband till they get every possible benefit and then file for divorce. I think it is these types of people that this law was designed for. Gold diggers looking out only for their self and the hell with everybody else. Thank God for these courageous lawmakers who will even the playing field.

By: Duke of Wawbeek

Duke of Wawbeek — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:39:35 +0000

Get to know your partner before the wedding, marriage is not a weekend excursion.

If Mom and the Reb say no, listen to their advice. Shalom.