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Domestic Violence: McCord v. McCord, 39 Fla.L.Weekly D1001 (Fla. 1st DCA 2014).  Trial court erred in entering an injunction against repeat violence when it was based on motion to extend no contact order. No contact...

The difference between living an ordinary life and an extraordinary life is simple.  For those who believe in personal responsibility, it is what path you choose to follow in life. When I was 15, I lost my mother. My...

Alimony: Wright v. Wright, 39 Fla.L.Weekly D817 (Fla. 5th DCA 2014).  Error to deny permanent alimony in 17 year marriage without necessary findings of fact enumerated in 61.08(2) Taylor v. Hutz, 39 Fla.L.Weekly...

Appeals: Nassirou v. Nassirou, 39 Fla.L.Weekly D547 (Fla. 1st DCA 2014).  Former Husband’s challenge of “majority 100% time sharing parent” waived when not raised in first direct appeal. Attorneys’ Fees:...

Alimony: Motie v. Motie, 39 FLW D410 (Fla. 5th DCA 2014).  Trial court abused discretion in awarding durational alimony as opposed to permanent in marriage exceeding 17 years.  Neither age nor a spouse’s...