Category: Family & Divorce Law

Miccosukee child custody case should remain in Florida court, judge rules. – Miami-Dade

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http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/11/21/3769538/miccosukee-chi... Miccosukee child custody case should remain in Florida court, judge rules. - Miami-Dade  A custody dispute involving the children of a Miccosukee mother and non-Indian father belongs in a Florida state court, not in a tribal court, a Miami-Dade judge ruled this week. The decision marks the first time a South Florida judge has stripped authority from the tribal court... [...]

Wellington woman breaks silence about ‘years in captivity’

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http://www.wptv.com/dpp/news/local_news/special_reports/well... Wellington woman breaks silence about ‘years in captivity’ PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla.-- For three years, Fouzia said, she was held captive in her own home. "I really wished for death,” she said through an Arabic translator. Fouzia, born in Morocco, moved to Florida in 2010 to be with her new husband Qasem Alabed. "I loved him very much,” she said. “I loved him more... [...]

Reuters revealed a lack of a prenup could lead an oil billionaire to pay the largest divorce settlement in history. | Blog | Thomson Reuters Eikon Thomson Reuters Eikon

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https://thomsonreuterseikon.com/blog/reuters-revealed-a-lack... Reuters revealed a lack of a prenup could lead an oil billionaire to pay the largest divorce settlement in history. | Blog | Thomson Reuters Eikon Thomson Reuters Eikon Reuters published an in-depth Special Report on the dramatic divorce of oil baron Harold Hamm, who owns more oil in the ground than any other American and whose fortune exceeds $11 billion. Reuters revealed... [...]

Dwyane Wade, Ex Settle Divorce: Miami Heat Star Pays ‘Hush’ Money – Yahoo Sports

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http://sports.yahoo.com/news/dwyane-wade-ex-settle-divorce-m... Dwyane Wade, Ex Settle Divorce: Miami Heat Star Pays ‘Hush’ Money - Yahoo SportsCOMMENTARY | Finally, Dwyane Wade and his ex-wife settled their long, public and nasty divorce to the tune of $5 million. Reportedly, the Miami Heat paid Siohvaughn Funches to stop the ongoing smear campaign. Now, Wade can turn his eyes to defending the team's NBA Finals title next... [...]

5 Ways to Cut Costs During a Divorce | Elliot Grey

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/elliot-grey/cut-costs-divorce_... 5 Ways to Cut Costs During a Divorce | Elliot GreyIf your divorce is uncontested, billable hours are going to be greatly reduced, saving you substantial money on attorney's fees. Schedule some sit-down time with your spouse when the two of you can knock out the nuts and bolts of an agreement. Divorce isn't something most couples like to talk about, but it's important to be... [...]