Family Law Reform Advocates Continue to Set Record Straight

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'TALLAHASSEE, Fla., April 29, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Florida Legislature made history on April 18 with the passage of sweeping changes to the state's antiquated alimony laws.

"Opponents to alimony reform are making false claims and using scare tactics to manipulate public perception. Many, if not all of these claims, are coming from the leadership of the Family Section of the Florida Bar, by trying to protect and maintain their perpetual income stream through continued litigation," said Alan Frisher, President of Family Law Reform, Inc.

Myth: The bill doesn't allow a lot of room for judicial discretion.

Fact: The bill removes arbitrary and unbridled discretion by judges. Guidelines are incorporated to allow for consistency and predictability while still allowing for discretion in outlying cases.'