Smith Family Law Firm Blog
This blog provides brief summaries of the most recent family law appellate cases and statutes that may effect the issues our existing and prospective clients are facing. This is not an exhaustive list and do not automatically assume that if a case seems similar to your facts that the same result will be reached. We encourage individuals to secure counsel. These are very difficult issues to go through alone.
Posted by Roy Smith on
Feb 19th 2018
On February 27, 2018, Roy Smith will participate in a discussion with two other seasoned mediators before the law students of Florida A&M University College of Law. The panel will take questions and inevitably tell “war stories” focusing on the practice of mediation and the differing experiences of practicing in litigation, practicing as a Certified Family Law Mediator, and practicing as a Certified Circuit Civil Mediator.
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Posted by Roy Smith on
Feb 19th 2018
On March 22, 2018, attorney Roy Smith will be lecturing at Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law regarding the practice of family law in Orlando, FL, current developments and trends in family law, and the practicalities of mediation, litigation and collaborative law. The lecture will provide students with the knowledge needed to become proficient and ethical practitioners of law.
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Posted by Roy Smith on
Feb 19th 2018
Millan v. Millan: Fla. 2nd DCA, February 14, 2018:
In case where Wife suffered a stroke and suffered ongoing significant issues, the trial court erred in a retroactive modification of alimony so as to charge her with an obligation resulting from past overpayments by Husband.
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