IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA Administrative Order 2020-30-Temp ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER PARENTING IN DOMESTIC RELATIONS CASES (a) Pursuant to Article V, section 2(d) of the Florida Constitution, and section 43.26, Florida Statutes, the chief judge of each judicial circuit is charged with the authority and the … Continue reading →

Edited by Caryn A. Stevens, Esquire Agreements: Romaine v. Romaine, 45 Fla.L.Weekly D558 (Fla. 5th DCA 2020).  Hand written notes on a settlement agreement that change essential terms, constituted a counter offer that must be accepted by original party. Law v. Law, 45 Fla.L.Weekly D503 (Fla. 3rd DCA 2020).  Trial court erred interpreting a “hold … Continue reading →

By Eddie Stephens & Caryn A. Stevens If you are a litigator, and wish to stay in business over the next few months during this COVID-19 crisis, you absolutely must adapt to the times, and you MUST embrace technology and video conferencing.  If you do not have video conference capabilities set up yet, your will … Continue reading →

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Originally published in the Family Law Section's Commentator, Fall 2019 “Invincible” [Note: The author intentionally places quotation marks around the title to communicate that the author does not agree with the use of the term.] by Eddie Stephens, Esquire While most disputes are, and should be, resolved without resorting to litigation, there are always those … Continue reading →

Edited by Caryn A. Stevens Alimony: Williams v. Jones, 45 Fla.L.Weekly D212 (Fla. 1st DCA 2020). Trial court affirmed for awarding permanent alimony in marriage that lasted 16 years and 11 months. Appeals: Smith v. Cooper, 45 Fla.L.Weekly D411 (Fla. 5th  DCA 2020).  Any meritorious arguments not raised in initial brief are waived/abandoned. Muszynski v. … Continue reading →

Last night I went searching for webcams so I could ensure I was ready for our next phase of virtual law. I found there were some in the price range of > $1,000, and a bunch between $25 - $150.  Then I noticed the lack of availability on my normal consumer electronic outlets; Amazon, Target, … Continue reading →

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO.: 12.510 -03/2020.3* IN RE: MITIGATING MEASURES IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 _________________________________________________________ In response to the outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Governor of Florida has declared a state of emergency exists and the Surgeon … Continue reading →

By Caryn A. Stevens, Esquire Originally Published in the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar's Commentator, Winter 2020. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are traumatic events from one’s childhood that can have long-lasting, lifetime effects on a person’s life. They are common, and pervasive, with about 61% of surveyed adults in twenty-five states reporting that … Continue reading →

A proposed revamp of the state’s alimony laws is off the table for the 2020 legislative session, according to Lakeland Republican Kelli Stargel, the Senate sponsor of the proposal. The News Service of Florida reported on Tuesday February 25, 2020 a proposed revamp of the state’s alimony laws is off the table for the 2020 … Continue reading →