Monthly Archives: April 2026
Understanding Best Interest Findings in a Contested Custody Case
Contested cases of child custody and time-sharing are some of the most complex and contentious cases in Florida family law. When trial courts rule in cases involving parental responsibility and parenting plans, Florida Statutes § 61.13(3) call for extensive evaluation of numerous “best interest” factors, and under the current statute, written findings to support… Read More »
Florida Appellate Review of a Dating Violence Injunction
In Florida, domestic violence injunctions are civil orders that can have major consequences for both parties. The injunction can restrict an individual’s ability to contact or approach another person, have a profound impact on child custody, and even lead to criminal penalties if the injunction is violated. Due to these factors, Florida law requires… Read More »
Florida Family Law Case Details What Happens When One Spouse Gets More Than Half the Marital Estate
Florida law starts every analysis of equitable distribution with the presumption that all marital assets and debts should be split evenly between the two spouses. However, this presumption is not absolute. A court can order an unequal distribution of marital property if it finds that one of the statutory reasons justified a departure. In… Read More »
When Business “Pass-Through” Income Can Inflate Florida Child Support
In Florida, child support disagreements often hinge on one key factor: income. While some parents receive a regular paycheck, others operate businesses or report earnings on tax returns that don’t necessarily represent the actual funds available to cover support obligations. This distinction is critical because support calculations must reflect a parent’s true financial capacity,… Read More »
Dissipation of Assets Results in Unequal Distribution of the Marital Estate
The equitable distribution law in Florida grants the court the authority to deviate from the equal distribution of marital property if one of the spouses intentionally dissipated or wasted marital property before the divorce. In the event that the court must address the dissipation of assets, it must make factual findings and use strong… Read More »
Understanding Durational Alimony Under Florida Law
Within the past few years, Florida’s alimony laws have undergone substantial changes. Gone is permanent alimony, which has been replaced by durational alimony. In this article, we’re going to discuss a case related to an alimony award. The former husband appealed the award claiming that the trial court abused its discretion when awarding durational… Read More »