September 1, 2022 - West Palm Beach, Fla. - Eddie Stephens and Caryn A. Stevens, founding partners at Stephens & Stevens PLLC, were recently recognized as 2022 "Top Lawyers" by Palm Beach Illustrated. Stephens & Stevens focus on high-conflict, high-asset divorce cases helping clients with domestic legal issues such as property division, business valuation, child... Continue Reading →
Grey Rock Communication and the Narcissist
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 →
Family Law Case Updates – March 2014
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: Salisele v. Sapicas, 39 Fla.L.Weekly D540 (Fla. 3rd DCA 2014). Trial court erred in awarding attorneys’ fees when settlement agreement ratified by Court provided each party will... Continue Reading →
Family Law Case Updates – January 2014
Alimony: Evans v. Evans, 39 Fla.L.Weekly D51 (Fla. 1st DCA 2012). Trial court abused discretion in awarding wife permanent alimony because the relative youth of the wife, 2 years of college, and her ability to run a business in the past does not reflect permanent inability on the part of the wife to become self sustaining. Attorney’s... Continue Reading →