Florida and Minnesota Governors Veto Alimony Reform/Equal Parenting Bills

by mensdivorce | May 22, 2013 | Alimony, Divorce, Family Law, Uncategorized

For the second time in a year, a governor has vetoed an equal parenting bill. Last year it was Governor Mark Dayton of Minnesota who vetoed a bill that was 13 years in the making and that had finally gotten the approval of both houses of the state legislature. Now...

Gov. Scott Says Florida Alimony Reform Bill is ‘Retroactive’

by mensdivorce | May 2, 2013 | Alimony, Divorce, Family Law, Top News, Uncategorized

Governor Rick Scott on Wednesday night vetoed a bill that overhauled Florida’s alimony and child custody laws. In a two-page veto letter Scott said he couldn’t support the bill because it applies retroactively. Christine Jordan Sexton reports for the Tampa Bay...

Gov. Rick Scott Vetoes Florida Alimony Reform Bill

by mensdivorce | May 1, 2013 | Alimony, Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Top News, Uncategorized

Governor Rick Scott has vetoed a bill that would have ended permanent alimony in Florida. Central Florida News 13 reports. Scott vetoed the bill (SB 718) on Wednesday, May 1st — just four hours before the midnight deadline to approve or veto the bill. The bill...

Will Governor Scott Say ‘I do’ to Alimony Bill?

by mensdivorce | Apr 30, 2013 | Alimony, Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Top News, Uncategorized

The fight between those who want alimony changed in Florida and those who do not is spirited, but a decision will not be drawn out. Christine Jordan Sexton reports for the Jacksonville Business Journal. Gov. Rick Scott has until May 1st to sign, veto, or allow SB 718...

Florida House Passes Bill to End Permanent Alimony, Governor Needs to Sign

by mensdivorce | Apr 22, 2013 | Alimony, Divorce, Family Law, Top News, Uncategorized

Florida lawmakers approved a bill ending permanent alimony on Thursday, April 18th even while Florida Bar lobbyists have been trying to persuade Governor Rick Scott to veto it. James L. Rosica reports for the Associated Press. The House passed the bill (SB 718) 85-31,...