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Navigating Relationships With Grandparents in a Divorce

Andrew — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:50:46 +0000

Last Friday’s quandary was simple and direct: how to keep grandparents in children’s lives following a divorce?

Readers had many success stories, and from them, I tried to pull out the best, most workable moments of advice — and ones that didn’t depend on having a close relationship with a soon-to-be former in-law to begin with. “Have a civil divorce” also seemed like the kind of advice that’s easily given, but not always easily taken. Realistically, in some ideal, perfectly friendly divorce with shared custody and everything as good as it can possibly be, this isn’t even a question.

But what if things are not so rosy? The goal is to keep the children and grandparents in the family regardless of the parents’ differences. Readers’ suggestions for getting there, tidily tucked into a nice neat list for what may not be such an ordered endeavor, follow.

1. Figure out your own relationship with your ex’s parents. Golf Widow and Erda are lucky enough to have close relationships with their children’s paternal grandmothers and advocated keeping it that way, if possible. Visits to your ex’s parents? If you’re comfortable, go with it. Coffee, e-mails, texts are great. But if you’re

Miami Student to Plead Guilty in Obama Threat

Andrew — Fri, 18 May 2012 03:50:26 +0000

The Florida Bar – Daily News Summary

Andrew — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:46:53 +0000

An electronic digest of media coverage of interest to members of The Florida Bar compiled each workday by the Public Information and Bar Services Department. Electronic links are only active in today’s edition. For information on previous articles, please contact the publishing newspaper directly.

May 17, 2012

–Judiciary–

WRONG FIGHT, WRONG JUDGE– The Palm Beach Post, editorial, http://www.palmbeachpost.com, May 17, 2012.
The editorial states: “Palm Beach County residents must hope that the attempt to disqualify a judge isn’t typical of the work under interim State Attorney Peter Antonacci. . . . In August, County Judge Barry Cohen is set to preside over the trial of Richard Daniels. . .[who] faces first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and attempted robbery charges, all with a firearm . . . . Antonacci filed a motion asking Judge Cohen to recuse himself. Indeed, the intent may be to force Judge Cohen off all criminal cases. To support his unprecedented request, Mr. Antonacci cites public criticism Judge Cohen has made of Florida’s criminal justice system . . . . Judge Cohen’s reputation for fairness exceeds his reputation for outspokenness. A former prosecutor and public defender, he has been on the bench

Divorce's Health Effects: It's Not Just Hearts That Can Break

Andrew — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:45:54 +0000

The enormous well-being and happiness dividends of a strong, intimate relationship can be erased by the damage that can occur when a partner is lost through death or a difficult breakup. The death of a spouse, in particular, can literally be a killer, especially if the husband is the surviving spouse.

The end of a marriage can be devastating for health, says Debra Umberson, a sociologist at the University of Texas at Austin.

“What we see is that divorce for both men and women decreases happiness and increases the chances of dying in the next year,” says Linda Waite, a sociologist and demographer at the University of Chicago. “The hit seems to be pretty substantial for both sexes for divorce.”

Women, however, may deal with divorce better than men, and they are clearly better survivors than men in dealing with the death of a spouse. Divorced men are much more likely to remarry and regain the benefits of marriage.

Gender roles are changing and behavioral differences are likely narrowing for younger people in marriages. But the impact of divorce and widowhood on older people is based on gender roles established decades ago.

Gender influence

“When you think about the things that are really challenges to health,

Attorney General Bondi, the Federal Trade Commission, and Other States Reach $40 Million Settlement with Skechers

Andrew — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:45:51 +0000

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. –Attorney General Pam Bondi, along with 43 other states, the District of Columbia and the Federal Trade Commission have reached a $40 million settlement today with Skechers USA, Inc., the makers of Shape-Ups, Tone-Ups, and the Skechers Resistance Runner athletic shoes. The settlement resolves allegations that the company made health-related claims in the marketing, packaging, advertising, offering, and selling of its line of rocker-bottom shoe products that were not adequately substantiated at the time the claims were made. Under the settlement, Skechers will pay up to $40 million in restitution to consumers who purchased the shoes. In addition to restitution, the settlement prohibits Skechers from making these claims unless it has adequate substantiation to do so.

“Companies are expected to do their due diligence before making claims about their products,” stated Attorney General Pam Bondi. “This case is an excellent example of state and federal authorities working together to protect consumers.”

The lawsuit alleges that without adequate support, Skechers claimed that the rocker-bottom shoe products caused consumers to lose weight, burn calories, improve circulation, fight cellulite, and firm, tone or strengthen thigh, buttock, and back muscles.

In addition to Florida, the District of Columbia and

MIAMI – Court records show George Zimmerman had a pair of black eyes, a nose …

Andrew — Thu, 17 May 2012 03:39:57 +0000

MIAMI – Court records show George Zimmerman had a pair of black eyes, a nose fracture and two cuts to the back of his head after the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.

ABC News reports (http://abcn.ws/K3tcvN ) the medical records were part of evidence released Tuesday that prosecutors have in the second-degree murder case against Zimmerman. He has entered a plea of not guilty and claims self-defense in the Feb. 26 shooting. A message left Tuesday evening with Zimmerman’s attorney was not immediately returned.

Zimmerman was treated Feb. 27 at Altamonte Family Practice. A phone call made Tuesday evening to the practice rang unanswered.

Some of the injuries were previously reported by The Associated Press based on video of Zimmerman at a jail sally port.

The Florida Bar – Daily News Summary

Andrew — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:37:33 +0000

May 16, 2012

–The Florida Bar–

FLORIDA BAR REPORT: LAWYERS SHOULD REPORT MISBEHAVIOR, PROBLEMS QUICKLY– Daily Business Review, http://www.dailybusinessreview.com, May 16, 2012.
A commission empaneled to review The Florida Bar’s disciplinary system in the wake of Scott Rothstein, Hank Adorno, the robo-signing scandal and other highly publicized cases of misbehaving lawyers in recent years is recommending that the Bar communicate better with the public and news media about what it labels “extraordinarily complex or widespread violations.” In a report issued Monday [May 14] by the Commission on Review of Discipline System, the 36-member commission is recommending The Bar inform its leaders quickly of problems and that the president serve as the spokesperson on such matters. Additionally, The Bar needs to educate lawyers on their responsibility to report misbehaving lawyers, the commission recommended. The Bar is set to discuss the 44-page report at a meeting of its Board of Governors Friday [May 18] in Naples.

Browns argue over child visitation on first day of divorce hearing

Andrew — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:32:15 +0000

Former hand surgeon Michael Brown, his estranged wife, Rachel, and a platoon of lawyers crowded into state district court Tuesday for the first of two days of hearings related to their pending and bitter divorce.

The first day of the hearing dealt with issues involving their two children. Michael Brown complained that he has not been able to see his children – an 8-year-old daughter and 5-year-old son – as often as he is legally allowed and asked that court-ordered supervision during visitation be ended.

The second day is expected to deal with property matters. Rachel Brown’s attorneys have complained that her husband is not disclosing all the assets that would be considered community property.

Michael Brown testified that the presence of supervisors and armed security guards interferes with his visitation and intimidates the children.

“This is horrible for the kids,” he testified. “It confuses them. They don’t understand why all these people are around. Stop the supervision. It’s gone on long enough.”

Domestic quarrel

Michael Brown was acquitted of felony assault last year in connection with a 2010 domestic quarrel at their home. Rachel Brown claimed she was struck by her husband during an angry and sudden outburst. Facing her again in court Tuesday, he

Court records: Zimmerman had 2 black eyes, nose fracture after Trayvon …

Andrew — Wed, 16 May 2012 03:25:33 +0000

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The Florida Bar – Daily News Summary

Andrew — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:20:45 +0000

May 15, 2012

–The Florida Bar–

FLORIDA BAR REPORT PROPOSES NEW ATTORNEY DISCIPLINE STANDARDS– South Florida Business Journal, http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida, May 15, 2012.
The article discusses specific recommendations from a report by the Hawkins Commission on Review of the Discipline System. The commission was formed in the wake of two major scandals that rocked the legal profession in Florida – the Scott Rothstein Ponzi scheme and the robo-signing controversy over forged foreclosure documents. The report recognizes that the Florida Supreme Court is moving toward “stronger sanctions” for attorneys who commit wrongdoing on the job. The Florida Bar Board of Governors will take up the recommendations at its meeting on Friday [May 18].

COXE AWARDED FLORIDA BAR FOUNDATION MEDAL OF HONOR– Jacksonville Daily Record, http://www.jaxdailyrecord.com, May 14, 2012. [Also: PROMINENT JACKSONVILLE ATTORNEY TO RECEIVE FLORIDA BAR FOUNDATION'S HIGHEST HONOR-- The Florida Times-Union, http://www.jacksonville.com, May 15,