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Allen Dell, P.A. provides its clients with an archive of news and notes about our firm’s cases, press releases, recent events within the firm, and awards and accolades received by our attorneys. The archive is separated into two portions — highlighted articles involving the firm, and a year-by-year listing of notable events.
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Governor Scott Vetoes the alimony bill – Why? The reason may surprise many
TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Rick Scott today vetoed a bill which would have ushered in an overhaul of current alimony laws, but would also have created a new legal premise that both parents to a divorce have approximate equal timesharing of their children. “As a husband, father and grandfather, I understand the importance of family and […]
Governor Scott has one week to decide the fate of the Alimony and Timesharing bill
TALLAHASSEE – Emotions ran high at the state Capitol Tuesday as supporters and opponents of a proposed alimony law clashed outside Gov. Rick Scott’s office. Scott has one more week to decide the fate of SB 668, which has stirred more public reaction on both sides than any other bill from the 2016 legislative session. […]
Governor Scott Signs Collaborative Process Act
TALLAHASSEE – The Collaborative Process Act has passed the Florida Legislature and became law after receiving Governor Rick Scott’s signature. The Act creates a uniform system of practice for the Collaborative Law Process as it relates to family law matters. It encourages the peaceful resolution of disputes and the early settlement of potential litigation through […]
Alimony reform ending permanent alimony and creating a premise of 50/50 timesharing not yet in hands of Governor
TALLAHASSEE – Senate Bill 668 relating to alimony and “50/50” timesharing has not yet actually been presented to the Governor. However, it is anticipated it will occur in short order. Once the Governor receives the bill, he will have 15 days to act on the bill and decide whether to veto the bill or allow […]
Philip S. Wartenberg Joins The Firm as a Shareholder
It is with great pleasure that Allen Dell announces Philip S. Wartenberg has joined the firm as a shareholder. Wartenberg is a board certified marital and family lawyer who has practiced exclusively in the area of marital and family law throughout his legal career since 1994. Wartenberg has been selected for inclusion in Florida Super […]
Alimony reform ending permanent alimony now in hands of Governor
TALLAHASSEE – Alimony reform is now in the hands of Florida Governor Rick Scott. If passed, the changes would include: ending permanent alimony; a formula for calculating amount and duration; and requiring judges to start with the “premise” that children should spend an “approximately equal” amount of time with each parent. Here are the details: […]
Amendments to 50/50 Timesharing Bill
TALLAHASSEE – Yesterday, late amendments were made to pending legislation relating to a 50/50 timesharing bill which passed the Senate Appropriations Committee. The Family Law Section of the Florida Bar continues to oppose SB 668 because it contains a presumption that a 50/50 timesharing schedule is in the best interests of every child. The bill […]
Florida Court Revisits Active-Passive Appreciation Issue
4th District Court of Appeals – WEST PALM BEACH – The 4th DCA recently addressed an active passive appreciation issue in answering the question does a non-owner spouse have a claim to the increased value of all nonmarital assets without showing marital effort or the use of marital assets to achieve the appreciation? In this […]
Marian P McCulloch served on the Thirteenth Circuit Nominating Committee
Marian P McCulloch served on the Thirteenth Circuit Nominating Committee which is responsible for selection of the recipient for the 2016 Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Award. The Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Awards are presented annually in January to recognize individual service by a Florida Bar member in each of Florida’s judicial […]
Alimony overhaul bill clears first House panel
A House bill aimed at overhauling and streamlining the state’s alimony rules cleared its first panel Wednesday, despite a retired judge telling lawmakers “bad things are going to happen to nice people” if the measure becomes law. The Civil Justice Subcommittee OK’d the bill (HB 455), sponsored by Republican state Rep. Colleen Burton of Lakeland, […]