By Scott Weiss, Esq. | Published May 21, 2015 | Posted in Family Law | Tagged Tags: Florida statutes, stalking | Leave a comment
Are You Being Stalked By an Ex?
Are you being stalked by an Ex? Florida now has a statute that specifically addresses the issue of stalking. Section 784.048(2), Florida Statutes (2014), criminalizes “[a] person who willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly follows, harasses, or cyberstalks another person.” To harass, is “to engage in a course of conduct directed at a specific person which causes Read More
Read MoreScott Weiss Named Florida Rising Star For 2015
We’re honored to share with you that Scott Weiss has been selected to the 2015 Florida Rising Stars list! This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in Florida. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a research-driven, peer influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high Read More
Read MoreScott M. Weiss Selected as Member of Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED COUNSEL PRESS RELEASE Scott M. Weiss, of Weiner & Weiss, LLC, has been selected to the 2015 list as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. NADC is an organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards of legal excellence. Its mission is Read More
Read MoreFactors the Court Must Consider If You Seek to Relocate With Your Minor Child(ren)
Unless an agreement has been entered a parent or other person seeking relocation must file a petition to relocate and serve it upon the other parent, and every other person entitled to access to or time-sharing with the child. Below are the factors the Court must consider. a. The nature, quality, extent of involvement, and duration Read More
Read MoreHow Long Does it Take to Get Divorced?
For couples who are clear about their decision to divorce and do not share minor children, Florida offers a process for a simplified dissolution of marriage. This type of divorce can take as little as 30 days to complete and cost very little money. Do we qualify for a simplified dissolution of marriage? If you wish Read More
Read MoreVacation Planning For Divorced Families
Many of Florida’s divorced parents enjoy an equal or near-equal share of time with their children. A parenting plan should allow for parents to take their children on vacation with a bit of negotiation. When planning a vacation that involves extensive or international travel, it is a good idea to prepare well in advance, so Read More
Read MoreWhat Are Grounds For Divorce In Florida?
Despite the fact that nearly half of all marriages in the United States end in divorce, many couples are not versed in divorce law. There remains a notion that, if a marriage fails, one person must be legally at fault. Florida has joined the majority of states that now have a no-fault statute. The two Read More
Read MoreWhat To Do If Your Divorce Turns Violent
Florida’s infamous George Zimmerman has recently been back in the news, this time not for alleged murder but for domestic troubles. Zimmerman and his estranged wife, Shellie, are divorcing. A recent encounter led her to place a panicked call to 911 to request police intervention. While it is unclear as to precisely what happened between Read More
Read MoreHow To Have A Successful Divorce Mediation
Every couple divorcing in Florida is required to have at least one session in mediation to resolve any contested issues. A mediator is a neutral third party who is trained to help couples resolve areas of conflict peacefully and to reach an agreement in the least hostile manner possible. Many couples choose to divorce through Read More
Read MoreAre you a Disney Dad?
The role of the divorced father has evolved over the last 20 years. In most modern divorces, both parents share in the responsibilities of parenting the children they share, if not equally then nearly so. Florida modified the language of its divorce-related statutes to reflect the change in philosophy — from custody to time-sharing. The Read More
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