Navigating Family Law Proceedings as a Parent in Florida: Parental Responsibility, Timesharing, Parenting Plans, & Child Support
The laws affecting parents in divorce and paternity actions have modernized and evolved over the years. Parents are often familiar with terms like custody and visitation, but in Florida, those terms are rarely used in the family court setting and have been replaced by the concepts of parental responsibility, parenting plans, and timesharing. Parents are […]
Ongoing Legal Developments on Corporate Transparency Act: Injunction Stayed, then Restored in set of Fifth Circuit Court Rulings
In a stunning set of legal developments this past week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit first reinstated the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) across the United States, then once again restored the nationwide injunction banning the law’s enforcement. The upshot is that, at least for the time being, […]
Corporate Transparency Act Blocked Nationwide
The Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”), enacted in 2021 to combat money laundering and other illicit activities, has been blocked, as of December 3, 2024, by a federal district court in Texas. The Court issued a nationwide injunction, temporarily halting the enforcement of the CTA, including its controversial beneficial ownership information (“BOI”) reporting requirements. We […]
Understanding Premarital, Postmarital, and Cohabitation Agreements: How Family Law Contracts Can Serve Your Needs
Download PDF Many people are familiar with premarital agreements, however, there are a variety of family law agreements that can be uniquely tailored to fit an individual’s needs outside of a litigation context. These agreements are considered legally binding contracts and are interpreted based on Florida’s contract law. The purpose of these agreements is to […]
The 100 Club’s 54th Annual Spring Dinner
Mike Swan addressing the club members Member Mike Swan, President of The Hundred Club of Indian River County, is pictured above addressing the membership and guests at their Annual Spring Banquet. The Hundred Club honored the eight Officers of the Year from law enforcement agencies in the County. The Hundred Club of Indian River County […]
St. Lucie Bar Association Law Day 2024 Law Day Dinner
We are thrilled to announce our Firm’s Platinum Sponsorship of the Saint Lucie County Bar Association’s Law Day Dinner! The dinner was held May 15, 2024 and the Keynote Speaker was The Honorable John D. Couriel of The Supreme Court of Florida. President Elect, Lily Chen, was instrumental in the planning and execution of a […]
46th Annual AAML Institute in Orlando April 26-27
Brad Rossway, Chelsea Miller, and Haley Davis attended the 46th Annual AAML Institute in Orlando on April 26-27, 2024. The Family Law Department spent two days learning from preeminent family law practitioners in the state about topics such as business valuations, artificial intelligence in the legal industry, professionalism, joinder and working on high conflict divorces.
Safari Ball 2024
Taylor and Haley Davis, Paul and Jill Amos, Three hungry Giraffes Chelsea Miller, Becky and Brad Rossway Three hungry Giraffes On April 27th, the Brevard Zoo held its annual Safari Under the Stars Fundraiser, and this year the Zoo celebrated 30 years! Rossway Swan participated as a Shooting Star Sponsor of the event. Attendees were […]
Big Shots with the Big Shots
Big Shots with the Big Shots is an Indian River County Bar Association event that hosts Bar members and local Judges at the golf venue, Big Shots. It is primarily designed to recognize the Judges for all they do and to foster conversations with the Judiciary and Bar members. Several attorneys throughout Indian River County […]