Review of Puscifer’s 6-24-2022 performance in Philadelphia by Eddie Stephens If you don’t know what a “Puscifer” is… at this point you will just have to google it. We had great tickets at the Met Opera house, a 5,000 person venue. As luck would have it, my wife and I did not know you could... Continue Reading →
Governor DeSantis Vetoes Alimony Reform (SB 1796)
The Family Law Section of the Florda Bar spent a significant sum of their membership dues to influence the Govenor to Veto SB 1796. Over 2,100 voters signed a Change.org petition urging the Governor to veto this bill. Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis reveals Mamas for DeSantis: 'Largest movement of parents in Florida history'.
Stephens & Stevens Radio Interview
Eddie Stephens & Caryn A. Stevens were interviewed this week by Jay Oliver on 95.9FM and 106.9FM. They discuss the reasons they partnered up, the pros and cons of high conflict litigation and answer the question; "If they could do it all again, would they?" https://open.spotify.com/episode/7uFEswZi5tnCq1rgEJeCsF
SB 1796 (Alimony Reform) sent to Governor
On June 17, 2022, SB 1796 was sent to Governor for signature. If he signs it or doesn’t veto in 14 days it will become law effective July 1st, 2022. If you have anything to say for or against the bill you can contact the Governor here to express your thoughts. SB 1796 (Alimony Reform)... Continue Reading →
S&S Practice Tip: Recent changes to Rule 12.490 and 12.491
Attorney Caryn A. Stevens breaks down the recent changes to Rule 12.490 and 12.491. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSSrFCGvT8I In Re: Amendments to Fla. Fam. Law of Procedure 12.490 and 12.491 and Forms 12.920(a – e), 47 Fla.L.Weekly S94 (Fla. 2022). Amends rules and forms in accordance with recent rule changes. Now referred to as a Motion to Vacate... Continue Reading →
How to Talk to Children About Divorce [Video]
Great resource for your clients from Center for Child Counseling: https://youtu.be/3jGcMC7Ndmo
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATIVE CHILD SUPPORT ORDER by Temi Zeitenberg, Esquire
Orginally published in the Family Law Section's Spring 2022 Commentator by Temi Zeitenberg, Esquire “My Ex put me on child support”. How many times have we heard this phrase from potential clients? Or you are in court and a litigant complains to the Judge that they were put on child support? But what does... Continue Reading →
Family Law Case Updates – April 2022
Agreements: Parbeen v. Bari, 47 Fla.L.Weekly D641 (Fla. 4th DCA 2022). Trial court erred determining wife who signed a “Mahr,” an Islamic religious document, that could have secular provisions was only entitled to “15,00,000 (Fifteen Lac) Taka only.” In the instant case, the Mahr did not unambiguously express a desire to waive equitable distribution or... Continue Reading →
Marital & Family Law Attorneys Stephens & Stevens Award Scholarship at LeadershipPBC GROW Graduation
Originally published here. Eddie Stephens and Caryn A. Stevens of Stephens & Stevens, PLLC awarded a $1,000 academic scholarship to Shefali Vansadia at the Leadership Palm Beach County GROW Graduation Ceremony on April 28, 2022. Caryn A. Stevens, Shefali Vansadia and Eddie Stephens. Vansadia, currently a junior at Suncoast Community High School, is one of... Continue Reading →
“Officer Stephens”
A few months ago I was selected by The Palm Beach Post and USA TODAY to participate in the Storytellers Project. On March 9, more than 150 people gathered theater to hear live stories about “Growing Up” from 5 storytellers (including me). The audience laughed, and cried and remembered what it was like to be... Continue Reading →