What’s New at WomensLaw?

WomensLaw staff is constantly updating the “plain language” legal information and resources on WomensLaw.org. In addition to making sure that the existing information is up-to-date, staff also adds new information on a regular basis.

What’s new:

September 2023
In our Abuse Using Technology section, we added a new question called What is cyber flashing? We also added information about cyber flashing in What are some ways an abuser could use sexting? and What are some specific ways that an abuser can harass me online? What laws can protect me? Added in English; Spanish coming soon.
September 2023
In our Maryland Divorce section, we expanded the information we had about the residency requirements for filing for a divorce. Changes made in English; Spanish coming soon.
September 2023
We added Abduction of Children to our North Carolina Crimes page. Addition made in English and Spanish. We also added the related statute to our Selected North Carolina Statutes page.
September 2023
We updated 16 resources and added two new resources on our Arizona Legal Assistance page. We also updated the resource on our Arizona Statewide Legal Assistance page. All changes made in English and Spanish.
September 2023
Based on 2023 legislative changes, we did the following:
- in our Florida Divorce section:
  revised What types of alimony are there? to reflect the fact that there is no longer permanent alimony, to change the definitions for short-term, moderate, and long-term marriages, and to make other changes;
  
  revised Can I get alimony? What factors will a judge consider? to reflect the fact that a judge can consider the following as factors when determining alimony, among others:
  adultery;
  
  whether either party is physically or mentally disabled;
  
  income generated from both marital and non-marital assets; and
  
  created a new question called Under what circumstances can an alimony award be modified or terminated? to explain how a judge can terminate or reduce alimony if the person receiving support enters into a “supportive relationship” or if the spouse paying alimony retires.
- in our Florida Custody section:
  revised Can a parent who committed violence get custody (parental responsibility) or visitation (time-sharing)? to list the factors a judge will consider when deciding if there is detriment to a child;
  
  revised If a custody order (parenting plan) is already in place, how can I get it changed? to remove the former requirement that the substantial change of circumstances must be unanticipated;
  
  revised Who can get custody (sole/shared parental responsibility) of a child? to explain the rebuttable presumption for equal time-sharing;
  
  revised Can I get financial support for my child in a custody order (parenting plan)? to add information about supporting a ”dependent adult child” and a child who is between 18 and 19 and still in high school. We also added three related statutes to our Selected Florida Statutes page.
Changes made in English; Spanish coming soon.

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