On Behalf of Rechel & Associates, P.A. | Jul 26, 2016 | Firm News, Uncategorized
A case management conference, or CMC, is a meeting of the judge with the attorneys and parties to discuss the progress of the case, and is really just a tool to move a case along. In Hillsborough County, the trial court will schedule the first CMC automatically at...
On Behalf of Rechel & Associates, P.A. | Apr 25, 2016 | Firm News, Uncategorized
For the second time in three years, alimony reform has failed in Florida – and this time the Governor pointed to special interest add-ons as the reason for the failure.In a letter explaining the reason for his veto of Senate Bill 668 (which had passed both the...
On Behalf of Rechel & Associates, P.A. | May 18, 2015 | Firm News, Uncategorized
The new Alimony Bill that was in the current legislature has met an untimely death due to the end of the session. On April 24, 2015, the Florida House passed their own version of the bill and the Florida Senate refused to take up the House’s version. Then...
On Behalf of Rechel & Associates, P.A. | Sep 15, 2014 | Firm News, Uncategorized
There is typically one of two avenues by which to appeal a final judgment or non-final order. The first is to complain there was a misapplication of the law by the judge (also known as an error of law). The second is to make the argument that the record did not reveal...
On Behalf of Rechel & Associates, P.A. | Sep 16, 2013 | Firm News, Uncategorized
The firm is pleased to announce the addition of Jennifer Todd to our roster of family law lawyers!A graduate of the University of South Florida, Ms. Todd has a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology. She received her Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University Shepard...
On Behalf of Rechel & Associates, P.A. | May 27, 2013 | Firm News, Uncategorized
The Supreme Court has struck down the Defense of Marrrage Act (DOMA) as unconstitutional. This will entitle couples in states that recognize gay marriage to be eligible for federal benefits. In a related decision, the Court refrained from ruling on the broader civil...
On Behalf of Rechel & Associates, P.A. | May 24, 2013 | Firm News, Uncategorized
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. If you had the benefit of having time access to an attorney and...
On Behalf of Rechel & Associates, P.A. | May 1, 2013 | Family Law, Firm News, Uncategorized
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: “Divorce Sucks”Fox News: Florida Lawmakers Move...
On Behalf of Rechel & Associates, P.A. | May 1, 2013 | Firm News, Uncategorized
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 alimony bill “tampers with the settled economic expectations of many Floridians Who have experienced...
