Monthly Archives: March 2024
Appeals Court Rules on Termination of Alimony Due to Supportive Relationship
It is not uncommon for a Florida divorce settlement to include some form of alimony or spousal support paid by one spouse to another. In such agreements, the individual paying alimony may stipulate that the alimony would terminate if the spouse receiving alimony enters into a supportive relationship with another partner. The Third District… Read More »
Florida Courts Prefer Equal Timesharing Arrangements
Florida Statute §61.13 discusses timesharing arrangements for divorced parents with minor children. Every parent who is going through a divorce should understand the provisions set forth under this statute. Section 61.13 plays a crucial role in determining time-sharing relationships for minor children. In this article, the Tampa, FL child custody attorneys at Westchase Law,… Read More »
Legal Agreements for Separated Couples Who Live Apart While Staying Married
In some cases, a couple will agree to separate while remaining married. The decision to do so is a personal one. You may not be ready for the finality of a divorce or there may be financial reasons for avoiding divorce. Regardless of your reasons, you will want to put certain things in writing…. Read More »
Filing an Emergency Custody Order in Florida
Emergency custody orders should be used sparingly. They are filed when one parent alleges that there are indications that a child is in immediate physical danger, experiencing abuse, or at risk of being removed from the state. If you believe that your child is in danger or that your co-parent is planning to abscond… Read More »
Can the Florida Courts Annul a Marriage?
Most people think of divorce as a legal matter and annulment as a religious one. Christians, for example, may consider annulling a marriage if the couple never consummated the marriage (ie: had sexual intercourse). The courts seldom concern themselves with what goes on in a couple’s bedroom. But there are reasons that the court… Read More »
The Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights: When Can the Courts Take a Child Away from a Parent?
It goes without saying that the Florida courts default on giving parental rights and custody of the children to the child’s biological parents. In legal terms, custody is defined as physical residence with a parent and the decision-making power to make decisions on behalf of the children. This decision-making power can include aspects related… Read More »