August 18, 2022 - West Palm Beach, Fla. -Eddie Stephens and Caryn A. Stevens of Stephens & Stevens PLLC were recently honored with 2023 U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.” The firm received the prestigious recognition based on a combination of client feedback, information provided on the Law Firm Survey, the Law Firm... Continue Reading →
by Eddie Stephens Originally published in Divorce Magazine. The American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-V) defines Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) as an affliction characterized by grandiosity, a need for excessive admiration, and a lack of empathy; and manipulative, self-centered, or demanding behavior. Someone with NPD can cause significant... Continue Reading →
Taking the 2023 Marital & Family Board Certification Exam? Would you like to hear test taking tips and study approaches from ALL SIX attorneys who passed the 2022 Board Cert Test? We got you covered! Brought to you by the Center for Child Counseling, Inc. and Stephens & Stevens, PLLC. Eddie interviewed; Stephen D. Gregg, Krista... Continue Reading →
“Eddie’s article is intimate, thoughtful, and serves as a compelling reminders of the need to maintain perspective amidst our busy lives.”
Alimony: Adams v. Adams, 47 Fla.L.Weekly D1259 (Fla. 2nd DCA 2022). Normally, undistributed pass-through income is not included for purposes of determining alimony. If disputed, the party who receives pass-through income has the burden to demonstrate income was properly retained for corporate purposes, and not just impermissibly retained to avoid alimony. Judge Dana Y. Moore,... Continue Reading →
Agreements: Moquin v. Bergeron, 47 Fla. L. Weekly D1065 (Fla. 4th DCA 2022). Because parties stipulated to the Family Articles of the civil code of Quebec, Wife not entitled to equitable distribution of marital assets. Conditional award of lump sum alimony and attorneys’ fees affirmed. Judge Scott Suskauer affirmed in part, reversed in part. Alimony:... Continue Reading →
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 →
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'.
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
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 →
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