TAVARES, Fla. — As the Florida legislature considers proposals to update the state's antiquated lifetime alimony laws, a group of citizens, members of Florida Alimony Reform (FAR), intends to offer testimony …
Jan
19
Alimony Reforms Continue to Create More Uncertainty for Divorcing Women
Image via Wikipedia A few months ago, legislators in Massachusetts passed the Alimony Reform act of 2011, updating the Commonwealth’s alimony laws. Now, citizens’ groups in Florida and New Jersey are pushing for the same kinds of changes in those states. On some levels, I support these reforms. As a Divorce Financial Strategist™,
Jan
19
Should alimony laws be changed?
Michael Morgan only groans as his wife bathes his body, shaves his face and gently kisses his lips. A retired physician diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease 14 years ago, Morgan, 72, no longer walks or talks.
Jan
12
State lawmaker files bill to reform 'unfair,' 'antiquated' alimony laws
The "I do" that began Alan Frisher's marriage ended 13 years later with a "you will" from a Brevard County judge. Comparing it to a jail sentence, Frisher says he was ordered to pay "permanent alimony."
Jan
12
Times have changed, so should alimony?
Alan Frisher is a certified divorce financial analyst in Suntree who co-founded Florida Alimony Reform. / Tim Shortt/ FLORIDA TODAY The “I do” that began Alan Frisher’s marriage ended 13 years later with a “you will” from a Brevard County judge.
Jan
12
Group Seeks to Update 'Lifetime' Alimony Laws
Critics say laws for spousal support are out of date and don't set adequate limits on length, amount of payments VIDEO: Adopted Girl Taken Back by Biological Dad Due to Legal Loophole
Jan
12
N.J. activists work to introduce bill eliminating lifetime alimony payments
New Jersey Alimony Reform pushes to eliminate permanent or lifetime alimony and restrict the wide discretion judges have in setting alimony payments
Jan
11
Anderson Cooper Features Florida Alimony Payers and Director of Florida's Leading Reform Group
NEW YORK — The alimony reform movement that's sweeping the country will get a huge boost Monday, January 9, when Anderson Cooper's daytime show, ANDERSON, highlights alimony problems in Florida and across …
Jan
11
Anderson Cooper Update – Florida Alimony Reform Show Now Scheduled for Friday Jan 13, Changed From Jan 9
NEW YORK — Anderson Cooper's daytime show, ANDERSON, changed the broadcast date of a show about the need for alimony reform in Florida, taped earlier, to Friday January 13, from Monday January 9. For …
Jan
11
Ex-Brockton cop out of jail in alimony case
A former Brockton police officer who was cleared in a pension-boosting case has been released from jail after his ex-wife was paid nearly $14,000 in alimony authorities say he owed her.