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When Parenting Plans Include Future Time-Sharing Changes
Disputes concerning custody and parenting plans commonly arise in the Florida courts. In most cases, the parents try to avoid future conflict by coming up with parenting plans that account for any potential changes in the child’s needs over time. This involves having a phased milestone-based plan on how to share time with the… Read More »
Relocation and Child Custody Disputes in Florida
The complexity involved in child custody cases can escalate further when one parent attempts to move out of state with a minor child. A move might have a considerable impact on the existing parenting plan and the connection between the child and the other parent. For this reason, Florida courts are extremely cautious when… Read More »
Flexibility in Parenting Plans
Parenting plans are among the most essential elements in family law disputes concerning the welfare of a minor child. The parenting plan provides details about how both parents would divide time and duties after a divorce. Typically, any modification of the parenting plan involves proving a material change of circumstances and evidence that the… Read More »
When Court Orders Conflict
Florida family courts have wide latitude in formulating parenting plans and timesharing schedules. Nevertheless, the exercise of such latitude should not contradict other rulings. In the case we’re about to review, the court made conflicting rulings, and the case made its way to the appeals court. Background of the case In this case, the… Read More »
Florida Court Addresses Retirement Benefits During Divorce
One issue that is often misunderstood is whether or not retirement benefits are divisible in a divorce. In other words, is your spouse entitled to your retirement benefits? The answer is yes, retirement benefits are part of the marital estate, and as such, they can be awarded to the other spouse in accordance with… Read More »
Understanding Appellate Review in Florida Divorce Cases
Florida divorce decrees frequently contain several complicated factors, such as equitable distribution, spousal support, and financial determinations. Although trial courts have been granted considerable latitude in addressing these concerns, their rulings are required to satisfy the relevant statutes and be based on proper evidence. Should they fail to meet this standard, the appellate courts… Read More »
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 »