Articles

One of the questions we often receive is whether or not a prenuptial agreement (also called a “prenup” or antenuptial agreement) can be invalidated.  The answer depends upon the circumstances. read more

You’ve been through a divorce. You prevailed in alimony. But your spouse won’t pay.  What next? The answer likely won’t thrill you, as it will involve a return to the Courts.  Whether or not you will require the assistance of a lawyer in doing so will depend upon the complexity of your case. read more

Here are some links to recent news articles around the Web on the status of the Alimony Reform bill: Orlando Business Journal: "Florida Lawmakers Pass Alimony Reform" Jacksonville Business Journal: "D… read more

The Governor has vetoed alimony reform. As quoted in the Miami Herald article linked above: In a letter to lawmakers, Scott said he vetoed the the alimony bill “tampers with the settled economic expec… read more

Permanent Alimony Poised to Become a Thing of the Past (and Presumed Equal Time-Sharing the Way of the Future) The Florida Congress has passed legislation that, if signed into law by Governor Rick Scott, will officially end what has previously been known as “permanent alimony” shifting focus, instead to “durational” support (i.e. support that will last no longer than a certain durational period). The same bill will also dramatically change the way parents are presumed entitled to enjoy time-sharing with their children, deeming “equal time-sharing by both parents” to be in the best interests of the child. This article briefly outlines the changes that have been approved by Congress and which will become law on July 1, 2013, provided Governor Scott signs the bill. read more

Rechel & Associates, P.A. is proud to announce that attorneys Theodore J. Rechel and Lisa Smith Bedwell have been admitted into the Collaborative Divorce Institute of Tampa.  Collaborative Practi… read more

In today’s hyper-technological society where no person is ever more than a few feet away from a cell phone, tablet, or PDA, one of the most common weapons in a divorce has become that of texts, electronic blogging, and voice mail calls.  Smart phones, in particular, contribute to the temptation to either document the divorce experience on Facebook or twitter or to instantly – and irrevocably – text a soon to be ex-spouse.   read more

In Florida, there is a presumption under the statutes that any asset acquired during a marriage (and similarly any liability incurred during that marriage) is presumptively divisible, 50% to each spou… read more