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Agreements: Martin v. Sater, 50 Fla.L.Weekly D2636 (Fla. 5th DCA 2025). Affirms trial court for applying 12.540 instead of Casto analysis to set aside MSA on motion filed after entering final judgment. Court recedes from...

Eddie E. Stephens, Sr. didn’t build a store. He built a standard—one measured in fit, fabric, service, and reputation. The business that carried his name wasn’t just about clothing; it was about the quiet confidence a...

Alimony: Beck v. Tamas-Beck, 50 Fla.L.Weekly D2492 (Fla. 4th DCA 2025). Trial court erred requiring life insurance for support without findings of availability, affordability and special circumstances. Trial court also...

Originally published in Family Law Section Commentator – Spring 2015 Written by Eddie Stephens and Cindy Crawford Stephens:  In my 18 years of practicing law, I have never tried an “at fault” divorce.  I...

Alimony: Secrist v. Secrist, 50 Fla.L.Weekly D2105 (Fla. 5th DCA 2025). Trial court erred by failing to apply new alimony statute to a case that was tried and Court made oral pronouncement on June 30, 2022. but the matter was...