GlobeNewswire: Family Law Reform, Inc. Contains the last 10 of 37 releaseshttp://www.globenewswire.com/External?Length=42024-03-28T13:28:00ZGlobeNewswirehttp://www.globenewswire.com/External?Length=4newsdesk@globenewswire.com (NewsDesk)https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/04/27/728766/10130922/en/Bill-Aimed-at-Eliminating-Permanent-Alimony-in-Florida-is-One-Step-Away-From-the-Governor-s-Desk.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=14095Bill Aimed at Eliminating Permanent Alimony in Florida is One Step Away From the Governor's Desk2015-04-27T17:46:23Z<![CDATA[HB-943 Passes in House Floor Vote by Huge Margin TALLAHASSEE, Fla., April 27, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tens of thousands of Floridians will be affected if House Bill-943 passes into law, ultimately eliminating permanent alimony and changing the face of family law for decades to come. The FL House of Representatives passed HB-943 favorably in a 93-22 vote on Friday (April 24th). Supporters of alimony reform say, there is one more hurdle to jump before the lead bill hits Governor Rick Scott's desk.]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/03/26/719213/10126527/en/Women-Taking-the-Lead-in-Support-of-Eliminating-Permanent-Alimony.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=14095Women Taking the Lead in Support of Eliminating Permanent Alimony2015-03-26T14:20:28Z<![CDATA[Senate Judiciary Committee Votes in Favor of SB 1248 TALLAHASSEE, Fla., March 26, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "I'm an older woman who happens to pay permanent alimony", says Tari MacMillan, giving her testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday, holding nothing back. "I'm 64 years old and have been paying fifteen years on a 13 year marriage." McMillan, sharing her plight with Senate members, right before the committee unanimously voted in favor of Senate Bill 1248. SB 1248 seeks to end Permanent alimony and the struggles people like McMillan (women, men and families alike) have had to endure. "My ex-husband, who does not work receives 65% of what I earn and I--who does work--receives 35% of what I earn…. after 12 years of litigation!"]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/03/18/716412/10125402/en/The-Road-to-Eliminating-Permanent-Alimony-is-Shorter-Than-You-May-Think.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=14095The Road to Eliminating Permanent Alimony is Shorter Than You May Think2015-03-18T14:53:30Z<![CDATA[House Sub Committee Votes in Favor of HB 943 TALLAHASSEE, Fla., March 18, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clearing its first hurdle in the Florida House of Representatives, HB 943 passed with a 9 to 4 vote in the House Civil Justice Subcommittee Tuesday (March 17th). The bill is off to a fast-paced start that could lead to the elimination of permanent alimony in Florida as early as October 2015.]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/02/24/709412/10121767/en/Florida-is-One-Step-Closer-to-Eliminating-Permanent-Alimony.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=14095Florida is One Step Closer to Eliminating Permanent Alimony2015-02-24T21:30:58Z<![CDATA[House Files HB 943 TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 24, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Florida is one step closer to banning permanent alimony as Collen Burton (Rep, Lakeland), of the House of Representatives files the first draft of HB 943.]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/02/13/706428/10120190/en/Family-Law-Reform-Announces-New-Legislative-Sponsor-for-Upcoming-Alimony-Reform-Bill.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=14095Family Law Reform Announces New Legislative Sponsor for Upcoming Alimony Reform Bill2015-02-13T20:22:34Z<![CDATA[TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 13, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Family Law Reform (FLR), the grassroots organization responsible for the Florida Alimony Reform bill, has just announced that Representative Colleen Burton will replace Ritch Workman as the 2015 Legislative Sponsor for Alimony Reform.]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2013/10/30/585044/10055277/en/Florida-Governor-Recognizes-the-Possibility-for-Alimony-Reform-in-2014.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=14095Florida Governor Recognizes the Possibility for Alimony Reform in 20142013-10-30T16:45:13Z<![CDATA[President of Family Law Reform and Gov. Rick Scott Meet to Discuss Bill Proposal TAVARES, Fla., Oct. 30, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Florida Gov. Rick Scott recently met with Family Law Reform's Alan Frisher and suggested that 2014 may be the year for alimony reform provided that the new bill addressed the governor's concern about retroactivity.]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2013/08/26/569277/10046120/en/Alimony-Reform-Summit-Draws-Nearly-300-in-Orlando.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=14095Alimony Reform Summit Draws Nearly 300 in Orlando2013-08-26T17:46:52Z<![CDATA[Legislative Bill Sponsors Speak About Redraft Initiatives ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 26, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hundreds of Family Law Reform members, including many family law attorneys, gathered in Orlando for the first ever Summit of its kind to learn how changes in the new Florida Alimony Reform Bill could eventually help them renegotiate their divorce settlements.]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2013/08/01/563974/10042960/en/Hundreds-Expected-at-Family-Law-Reform-Alimony-Summit-in-Orlando-on-August-17th.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=14095Hundreds Expected at Family Law Reform Alimony Summit in Orlando on August 17th2013-08-01T13:00:00Z<![CDATA[ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 1, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Many Family Law Reform members from all over Florida and the sponsors of the Florida alimony reform bill will rally at a Summit at the Shingle Creek Hotel and Conference Center in Orlando to support efforts to do away with Florida's antiquated alimony laws. The goal of the August 17th Summit is to gear up for the 2014 legislative session and grab the attention of Florida's politicians to present a bill that will pass in both houses and receive Gov. Scott's seal of approval.]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2013/05/02/543825/10031159/en/Family-Law-Reform-Disappointed-with-Gov-Rick-Scott-Veto-of-Alimony-Bill.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=14095Family Law Reform 'Disappointed' with Gov. Rick Scott Veto of Alimony Bill2013-05-02T14:27:15Z<![CDATA[Historic Measure to Eliminate Permanent Alimony Would Have Made Florida a Pioneer in Family Law TALLAHASSEE, Fla., May 2, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Florida alimony reform advocates are promising to continue the fight following Gov. Rick Scott's decision this week to override the wishes of Legislators and veto an historic bill to reform the state's outdated alimony laws.]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2013/04/29/542574/10030458/en/Family-Law-Reform-Advocates-Continue-to-Set-Record-Straight.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=14095Family Law Reform Advocates Continue to Set Record Straight2013-04-29T16:04:34Z<![CDATA[Myths vs. Facts 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.]]>