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House approves alimony law rewrite
The House approved a watered-down version of what began as a rewrite of the state’s alimony laws but still contains provisions critics say are biased in favor of the bread-winning spouse. The measure...
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Alimony bill sponsors urge Scott to sign bill into law
Rep. Ritch Workman, R-Melbourne, and Sen. Kelli Stargel, R-Lakeland, publicly urged Gov. Rick Scott to sign into law a bill (SB 718) revamping the state’s alimony laws. “You have to be able to move on....
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Alimony changes race through Senate panel despite emotional pleas
Senate Judiciary Chairman Miguel Diaz de la Portilla meets with women after controversial alimony bill raced through his committee Wholesale changes to Florida’s alimony laws raced Tuesday through a...
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Child custody changes sweep through Florida Senate, amid fears it will hurt...
Shared custody bill draws heat Legislation aimed at promoting equally shared child custody in divorce cases was approved 23-15 by the Florida Senate on Tuesday, although the move still faces a stern...
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Controversial child custody standard softened by Senate in bid to woo House
Senate seeks to soften child custody provisions in its alimony bill. A controversial bill overhauling alimony in Florida was retooled Tuesday by a key senator who changed provisions aimed at promoting...
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Alimony overhaul clears Senate — despite opponent calling it “unfair and...
Senate OK’s alimony overhaul. Alimony in Florida would change dramatically under legislation approved Friday by the state Senate in a move supporters say will bring more consistency to awards but which...
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Alimony, child-custody changes headed to Gov. Rick Scott
Alimony, child-custody changes heading to Gov. Rick Scott A controversial overhaul of Florida alimony and child-custody laws cleared the House on a 74-38 vote Tuesday, sending the measure to Gov. Rick...
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Alimony, child custody bill sparks heated exchange in governor’s office
Supporters and opponents of alimony bill crowd Gov. Scott’s office. Rick Scott’s office Tuesday was the scene of a loud confrontation between about 100 people on both sides of a contentious alimony and...
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