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What Is Mediation Without Attorneys?
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What Are Unbundled Legal Services? What Are Unbundled Legal Services? Barkus Law offers unbundled legal services for the client to control the cost of the divorce or family […]
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WHAT IS STRATEGIC CONSULTATION? What is a Strategic Consultation? Barkus Law uses strategic consultation to negotiate or get the matter to court as quickly as possible to get the […]
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What Makes Barkus Law Different From Other Law Firms? What Makes Barkus Law different from other law firms? Lori Barkus has nearly two decades of experience as an attorney, […]
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ABOUT BARKUS LAW Lori Barkus discusses the work of her firm Barkus Law, which serves Broward County, and other areas of South Florida. Lori Barkus is a South Florida […]
Appellate case centers on length of marriage and alimony
When it comes to awarding alimony, there are several things the court must take into consideration. And, when it comes to awarding permanent alimony, one of the key issues centers on how long a couple has been married. In Banks v. Banks (Case No.2D 14-962), the Second District Court of Appeal in Tampa recently found […]
Florida lawmaker files alimony reform legislation
Florida Representative Colleen Burton has fired the first salvo in this year’s attempts to change the state’s alimony laws. In filing HB 943 on Monday, the Lakeland Republican will be working with Republican Senator Kelli Stargel toward passage of this year’s alimony reform legislation. The bill goes a long way toward changing the current system while […]
Will 2015 be the year for alimony reform?
Last week, I attended a seminar put on by the Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers for the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar. Based on discussions that took place during the meeting, as well as discussions I had with colleagues, I suspect that a new alimony reform bill will be introduced during the upcoming Florida […]
Permanent alimony can break the bank
Those who favor alimony reform have long suggested that no one should be forced to pay alimony for the rest of their lives, regardless of how long they were married or their financial situation. It’s not unusual for those who must pay permanent alimony to one-day find themselves in dire financial straits when circumstances in […]