MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - Jul 13, 2011, 11:15 am
There is a new 2011 Florida Alimony Statute that is effective as of July 1, 2011. The new alimony law did not radically change alimony rights in Florida. The new law mostly clarified and defined prior new laws. A summary of the new changes to Florida alimony law: If a court awards permanent alimo...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - Jul 11, 2011, 2:49 pm
We all celebrate many times a year.  Birthdays when you know you’ll get a free slice of cake, Holidays where we’re not sure where the tradition came from but we gladly partake, personal family celebrations of benchmarks as simple as getting your first set of A’s on a report card, the list goe...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - Jul 8, 2011, 11:27 am
We all know dad had something to do right at the start of the process of having a baby, and he was likely there holding a camera expectantly nine months later.  But, there is normally shockingly little involvement for the soon-to-be dad for the time in-between.  How can men be active fathers from ...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - Jul 6, 2011, 1:25 pm
A recent survey of over 1,200 mothers by ForbesWoman and the pregnancy website TheBump.com has shown that most women feel that their partners don’t engage in their fair share of childcare or chores.  How can splitting the chores help prevent a couple from splitting up? Despite women being the on...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - Jul 1, 2011, 10:43 am
Charlie Sheen has been headlining the news for some time now.  From the start when he was “bi-Winning,” to fighting for emergency custody, and every number of antics in-between Sheen now finds himself without custody of his children and facing a large sum of child support docked from his payche...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - Jun 29, 2011, 2:02 pm
You thought your dad was embarrassing. Stories of bath-time in front of your significant other, baby photos when you were in your teens, and tales of the first time you “made potty” likely don’t compare to the stores this sixteen-year-old will tell his kids. Makani Rain Price, who goes by Ra...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - Jun 27, 2011, 2:22 pm
If you don’t answer your daughter’s curiosity and questions about sex, someone else—the media or their peer group—will. Be vulnerable with them about your sex education, and let them learn from your mistakes as well as your convictions. It’s that talk that no parent is looking forward to ...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - Jun 24, 2011, 1:25 pm
The age-old adage, “You are what you eat,” may be changing for kids today.  Growing research has begin to show that fathers may have a more important role over the eating habits of their children than previously thought. Originally reported on by Kim Carollo, ABC News, growing research suggest...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - Jun 22, 2011, 2:24 pm
Michael Roth, son of David Roth, pitches for the South Carolina Gamecocks in college baseball.  After missing his son’s winning game in 2010 David vowed he would never miss his son pitch for the College World Series again if the team made it back.  He did what most parents wouldn’t even dream ...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - Jun 20, 2011, 1:12 pm
Pamela Haag, in her new book Marriage Confidential, outlines five “new” types of marriages that she argues define many married couples today.  She says the age of the romantic marriage has come and gone and most unions today are unions of convenience, obligation, and partnership. Most books on...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - Jun 17, 2011, 9:57 am
As Father’s Day approaches this weekend, on Sunday the 19th, we would like to extend our warmest wishes of a Happy Father’s Day from our families at the Men’s Divorce Law Firm to yours. From the beginning Father’s Day was rooted in honoring the trials of fatherhood and the sacrifices father...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - Jun 15, 2011, 3:25 pm
With Father’s Day fast approaching you may be picking your brain for what you can do with, or get, “Dad.”  Pass on the tie or slippers this year, plan for some time, and reach for the popcorn.  These are some of the best movies to sit down and watch with any father. Even though every dad wi...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - Jun 13, 2011, 12:36 pm
Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich recently sat down with a contingent of Fathers & Families at the Portsmouth, New Hampshire Seacoast Republican Women’s Breakfast. At which he explained how he sees the Family Law system as having an “Anti-Male Bias.” Deanna Marchand, a Fathers and Families...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - Jun 9, 2011, 12:47 pm
What once required weeks of effort and clever detective work can now be found at the click of a mouse.  People seem all too ready to air their dirty laundry for the world, and the courtrooms, to see. The world’s most popular social media site is revolutionizing the divorce experience, pouring t...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - Jun 7, 2011, 4:08 pm
Major League Baseball recently added a new common-sense roster rule allowing fathers of newborns to have up to three days paternity leave after the birth of a child. In the Major Leagues time off is a relatively new concept.  Tom Grieve, a Rangers broadcaster, who played from 1970 to 1979, said he...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - Jun 3, 2011, 9:50 am
Two lovers gaze longingly into each others’ eyes as they say “I do.”  The bride and groom tell you they couldn’t be happier.  But, what’s the story five or ten years down the road?  Are married people happier than single people? Christine Carter thinks so. Dr. Carter is a sociologist a...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - Jun 1, 2011, 9:53 am
Alimony is the legal term referring to financial support which one spouse is required by a court to give to another following a divorce.  Traditionally this is a payment which the man gives to the woman because he is the primary bread-winner of the family.  However, as more fathers are choosing to...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - May 31, 2011, 1:25 pm
Despite being well-known for its highly masculine culture, parental rights and child laws in Japan have been out of date compared to the rest of the world. However, new strides could put fathers both in Japan and abroad on a better playing field with the mother. Japan’s Cabinet has recently approv...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - May 25, 2011, 4:34 pm
Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John was born on Christmas Day in 2010 via a surrogate mother in California to awaiting parents Sir Elton John and partner David Furnish.  What kind of life can the only-child of these star-studded parents expect? John and Furnish recently sat down with Barbra Walters...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - May 24, 2011, 3:43 pm
Are you looking to have some fun this Memorial Day weekend? Rain or shine the Flop House will be putting on the 15th Annual Crawfish Festival in Baldwin Park on May 29th.  This is not something you want to miss! The Crawfish Festival is a staple every year.  It started in 1997 with only 5 people ...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - May 23, 2011, 10:28 am
The Men’s Divorce Law Firm is the proud sponsor of three children at the 6th Annual Great Oaks Village Fun Day’s 2nd Annual Athletic Shoe Drive. The event was held on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at the Great Oaks Village. For the last five years, the Young Lawyers Section (YLS) of the Orange Coun...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - May 18, 2011, 4:02 pm
“Protecting the streets is second nature to these law enforcement officers. Raising their children? That will take courage.” On September 30, a new movie will open, with fathers in the spotlight. Courageous is the latest film produced by Sherwood Pictures, who also released Fireproof and Facing...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - May 18, 2011, 3:51 pm
Attorney Jean Moses and Client Relations Manager Natalie Ramirez joined the Men’s Divorce Law Firm on the same day.
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - May 16, 2011, 4:54 pm
Major League Baseball announced the launch of its “My Dad, My MVP” online contest on Friday to get the ball rolling toward its annual Father’s Day celebration, giving fans a special opportunity to recognize the father figures in their lives. Father’s Day is June 19, and the contest on MLB.c...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - May 12, 2011, 7:15 pm
Dinnertime is often the only time during the day for uninterrupted communication.  And communication is the lifeblood of relationships for strong families.  Serious parents take eating together with their children seriously. The typical family dinner today has changed drastically from the iconic ...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - May 12, 2011, 9:59 am
In 2010 one out of three children were growing up without their father, representing an all-time high.  Are fathers today spending enough time with their kids? Roland Warren of the National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI) sat down with CNN to discuss the issue of absent fathers in today’s society.�...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - May 10, 2011, 3:22 pm
Whether you are still in a relationship with your children’s mother or whether you share a co-parenting relationship, it is imperative that you consistently work to show her love and respect. This helps your children’s developmental stages and fosters a positive family atmosphere. All Pro Dad, ...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - May 6, 2011, 9:00 am
Mother’s Day is often just as important for the mother as it is for the children.  Doing something for someone who has made an impact in their lives often times provides children with a positive experience that is both memorable and character-building. Dr. Post Senning talks about special holida...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - May 5, 2011, 12:35 pm
“I think we have to make our own rules,” Diaz explains. “I don’t think we should live our lives in relationships based off old traditions that don’t suit our world any longer.” 38-year-old Cameron Diaz recently shares with Elle Magazine, ”I think a lot of people are married to peopl...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - Apr 28, 2011, 1:08 pm
NFL Players, Marshall and Hunter, both suffered a knife attack from their domestic partners less than a week apart from each other. According to a recent article by Sports Illustrated, the wife of Brandon Marshall, stabbed him in the abdomen with a kitchen knife, sheriff’s deputies said this past...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - Apr 25, 2011, 5:08 pm
“She met me when I was at the top of my game and then all of a sudden, she owns half of me.” What happens when a marriage worth millions falls apart? Click here to visit CNBC’s new show, “Divorce Wars,” where they take you behind the scenes to discover what happens when a marriage worth ...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - Apr 22, 2011, 1:35 pm
NFI recognizes Military Dads by holding a contest for the greatest Military Dad. You can read their amazing stories below and vote for one of the three finalists in the Military Fatherhood Awards.   The voting closes on May 11th so be sure to place your vote today! Each year, the National Father...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - Apr 20, 2011, 12:23 pm
Did Brooke Mueller really attempt to sell items at an Inglewood pawn shop? Did she really refuse to take her court ordered drug test last week? What did the judge tell Sheen when he attempted to get custody of his twins? USA Today reports on Charlie Sheen’s latest court appearance to address the ...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - Apr 12, 2011, 3:55 pm
This is a list written for men, by men. This isn’t criticism so much as it is confession. We’ve all been there, and we all need to learn. Here are ten of the biggest mistakes men make according to All Pro Dad. All of us make mistakes.  And it has been said that a wise man learns from hi...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - Apr 8, 2011, 3:57 pm
Join the Men’s Divorce Law Firm tonight in a walk for ALS at Lake Eola beginning at 7:00 p.m. Why We Walk       The ALS Association is the only non-profit organization fighting Lou Gehrig’s Disease on every front. By leading the way in global research, providing assistance for people wit...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - Apr 7, 2011, 3:06 am
We are GIVING away 2 VIP Tickets to this Saturday’s Orlando Predator GAME! Contest ENDS this Friday, April 8th at Noon. The Men’s Divorce Law Firm is a proud sponsor of the Orlando Predators. We believe in supporting our community and our local sports teams. We also would like to give back to yo...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - Apr 4, 2011, 1:45 pm
The Court has ordered a strict visitation schedule between Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller. Frequent drug and alcohol tests are required of both parents. Charlie Sheen and ex-wife Brooke Mueller have come to terms in their custody dispute over Bob and Max, their 2-year-old twin sons, with a stri...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - Mar 23, 2011, 4:21 pm
All Pro Dad Shares 10 Ways to Know You are Being a Good Father Do you help your kids with their schoolwork? Do you take an interest in their hobbies? Do you show affection to your wife in front of them? Do you advocate that they speak to you and each other respectfully? Do you just enjoy being ...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - Mar 22, 2011, 12:38 pm
For the month of March, NFI’s Dad Email is featuring tips and advice on how dads can use technology to help them build their relationships with their kids. National Fatherhood Inititative’s mission is to improve the well-being of children by increasing the proportion of children growing up with...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - Mar 21, 2011, 3:47 pm
“I’m present with my kids and it is important to be with them…to be connected to them… to see the joy on their faces.” According to Business Insider, Palm Beach gossip pages are salivating over the news that Elin Nordegren has a found a new home that’s just ten miles from ex-husband T...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - Mar 15, 2011, 2:40 pm
“For me, it shows a lot of people that you need to fight to be in your kids’ lives sometimes. You fight until you can’t fight any more. That’s all I was trying to be, a father in my kids’ lives.”  A Chicago court has granted Dwyane Wade the sole ‘care, custody and control’ of his ...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - Mar 7, 2011, 2:13 pm
All Pro Dad asks and answers the question: “What Can Your Child Learn from a 104-Year-Old Woman?” In All Pro Dad’s Play of the Day, reporters interviewing a 104-year-old woman asked: “And what do you think is the best thing about being 104?”  She simply replied, “No peer pressure.” ...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - Jan 19, 2011, 11:34 pm
Kelsey Grammer, former Frasier star, treads lightly through his very public divorce to former Playboy model, Camille Donatacci.  The actor refused to sign a pre-nuptial agreement with Donatacci in 1997 and continues his refusal to protect his assets with his fiancee, Kayte Walsh. Camille filed for...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - Jan 12, 2011, 10:25 am
Raising healthy and responsible teenagers is one of the most difficult tasks for parents today. As children grow older, they become more susceptible to peer pressure and the negative influences generated by society. About.com published a list of 10 things parents can do to keep their teens from dab...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - Jan 1, 2011, 4:13 pm
The first day of 2011 is upon us and inquiring minds want to know, have you broken your resolution already? Did you eat a greasy hangover breakfast that your “new” diet forbade? Did you break down and buy a pack of cigarettes because you just needed one more?   According to the Marist Poll, 5...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - Dec 22, 2010, 4:01 pm
In today’s downturn economy, generating extra cash-flow is a priority for many adults. Singlefather.com published a list of five ways that stay-at-home dads can make money online. Forget selling used goods on such mega-sites as EBay and Amazon. This article show stay-at-home dads how to sell the...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - Dec 20, 2010, 11:01 pm
Juris Doctor, Jean Moses, attended the 2010 Beaujolais Nouveau event at Funky Monkey Wine Company. The event, which included live entertainment and the release of the 2010 Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau, benefited Second Harvest of Central Florida—a private, nonprofit organization that colle...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - Dec 18, 2010, 1:22 pm
Leaving the house for a fun afternoon around town used to be as simple as grabbing your car keys and wallet. However, once a baby enters the family, the process becomes a bit more tedious. Although all babies need love and attention, they also require several other supplies. Fortunately, About.com...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - Dec 15, 2010, 3:19 pm
The Public Defender’s office for the Ninth Judicial Circuit is reaching out to the community for donations to their annual clothing drive, taking place this Saturday, at the Orange County Courthouse.  CLOTHING DONATIONS BEING ACCEPTED: Please bring your clean, serviceable; men, women & kids clo...
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MensDivorceLawBlog.com posted an article on Orlando Divorce Blog - Dec 13, 2010, 11:18 am
Marriage is arguably the biggest challenge in people’s lives. With the responsibility of raising your kids and maintaining your career, the last thing you want to do is fighting with your spouse about unpleasant money matters. Fortunately, All Pro Dad recently published an article outlining ways...
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