With the United States Supreme Court handing down its opinion in Obergefell v. Hodges,1 the citizens of Florida now have a firm answer to the question, “Is gay marriage legal?” The answer is “yes.” Same-sex couples “may exercise the fundamental right to marry in all States.”2 Further, “there is no lawful basis for a State […]
On May 29, 2015, the Second District Court of Appeal issued another opinion on the matter of same-sex divorce. In Shaw v. Shaw, the Court of Appeal again reversed the decision of trial court refusing to allow a same-sex couple to obtain a divorce.1 In doing so, the Court cited back to its previous opinion […]
Do I need a Lawyer to create my Will? This is a question many people ask before hiring an estate planning lawyer. The short answer to the question is: certainty. Having your will prepared by an experienced estate planning attorney means that you will be certain that your wishes will be carried out. It is […]
New Appellate Opinion Clears the Way for Same-Sex Divorce Across the State of Florida The state of gay divorce in Florida has recently become significantly clearer. As the general public waits for an opinion to be issued by the United States Supreme Court in Obergefell v. Hodges,1 the case which is expected to definitively resolve […]
How much will divorce cost and how long will it take? Without a doubt, these are the two questions most often asked from individuals curious about instituting a family related lawsuit. It’s completely understandable for these two questions to be at the forefront of one’s mind before undertaking to file for dissolution of marriage. Unfortunately, […]
Considerations for Newlywed Same-Sex Couples in Florida Same-sex couples across the State of Florida will be able to procure marriage licenses on January 6, 2015. However, couples should understand that gay marriage in Florida is not yet a settled issue. While this date will certainly be a milestone as well as a day of great […]
While Florida news outlets are mainly reporting on the ability of gay Floridians to enter into a marriage, there is little discussion on the topic of dissolving one. Obviously, this lack of coverage is due to the issue of gay divorce being one that currently affects a relatively small number of people. However, the inability […]
With recent concern about issues such as global warming, energy efficiency and GMO’s, it seems the “green” industry has taken off. This new demand for organic and eco-friendly products and services creates a great opportunity for environmentally conscious entrepreneurs who want to start their own business. Recent surveys have shown that over 70% of consumers […]
Our days of waiting in line for tickets may soon be over. For several years now, airlines, movie theaters, and other industries have been successful in utilizing a ticketing system that includes online check-ins and at-home ticket printing, and theme parks may be the next to jump on board. Installation of a no-line ticketing process […]
Gainesville’s rapid growth rates in both population and business ventures have led the city to indulge in support projects such as Start Up Downtown, a unique gathering that was recently hosted in the downtown area. The event was held on the evening of Thursday, July 19th, on the second floor of Union Street Station and […]