The 4th of July Celebrates Freedom
Right?
Right?
Independence or In-Dependence Day?
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Freedom is a word we throw around about the United States. We're free to drive from state to state without inspections. We're free to go to the church or school we want. We're even free to marry whoever we want. And that's where the freedom ends. Once you are married, the state has a firm grip on your future. 50% of marriages end in divorce. People change. Depending on the reasonableness of each spouse, the divorce will either be amicable or horrible. Family law attorneys prefer horrible. There's much more money to be made! So what do we do about it? Since 2011 we have been working to update Florida's antiquated family laws. In 2013 and 2016 Gov. Scott vetoed bills that were overwhelmingly supported by the Florida House and Senate. In 2015 the Florida House did not finish their session and went home early, leaving many good bills to die, including alimony reform. What is to keep Gov. Scott from vetoing another bill? Two things.
First, we will support alimony reform and/or child sharing as separate bills, unless we have specific knowledge that the Gov will sign a bill that somehow combines both. We will do our best to check with the governor to see what he will sign and what he won't sign. Rep. Workman told us last year that Gov. Scott would veto any bill that had child sharing attached to it. And the governor did just that. Working backwards, we'll help craft a bill that Gov. Scott will sign.
Second, we need a public outcry! Last year having 10,000 people asking Gov. Scott to sign the bill wasn't enough. We need 100,000 Floridians to stand up for our families and demand that the Family Court System helps to end a failed marriage without ripping the family completely apart! The destruction of Florida families is largely due to the existing laws that many Family Law Attorneys use to divide the family and conquer the bank accounts. Conflict creates great income opportunities for Family Law Attorneys. A mediated outcome without opposing attorneys usually will get the best long term result for the entire family at a fraction of the cost. Most family law attorneys appear to be against this straightforward solution. Wonder why?
So when you see the fireworks, listen to the music, enjoy the hamburgers, hotdogs, potato chips and drinks, enjoy the freedoms we have, but stand up and fight for the freedoms our state took away from us. If you don't pay alimony to your ex-spouse who is capable but refuses to work, you go to jail. That Is Not Freedom!!!! You have broken no laws, but still go to jail. Think about it!!
Then get involved! It will be great to celebrate July 4th and be totally FREE! No more ball & chain. The sooner you get involved, the sooner we will all celebrate!
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POINT OF VIEW: Craft reasonable legislation to reform alimony system
