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Temporary Alimony and Florida Divorce Proceedings
Temporary alimony can be among the most controversial aspects of Florida divorce proceedings. During the course of a divorce, there might be an obligation imposed on one spouse to pay temporary alimony to the other so that one party’s stability might be maintained until a final ruling. It can often be challenging to determine… Read More »
Unequal Distribution of Marital Assets in Florida Divorce Cases
Many folks assume that the property acquired during their marriage will be equally distributed to both parties in the event of a divorce. Although equitable distribution is practiced in Florida, it does not imply that the marital assets will be shared 50/50. The courts have the power to allocate more than half of the… Read More »
Modifying Alimony After a Change in Circumstances
Your duty to pay alimony does not remain constant for an indefinite period of time. In cases where there is drastic change in the financial status of one party involved, the court can reconsider any existing alimony orders to establish whether they need to be modified. In this article, we’ll discuss a notable appellate… Read More »
Relocation Disputes and the Best Interests of the Child
One of the most contentious issues facing family courts is when one parent wants to move away with their minor children, thus potentially depriving the other parent of access to their children. If one parent intends to relocate more than 50 miles away from where they were, the courts need to weigh the relocation… Read More »
Florida Appeals Court Addresses Timesharing and Marital Debt
The case we’re about to discuss dealt with two common issues in divorce proceedings: parenting plans and equitable distribution of marital debt. There are several ways to organize custody of the child. In this case, the court decided that a week-on/week-off schedule was best. In addition, one party disputed whether the marital debt was… Read More »
Florida Court Clarifies Child Support and Timesharing Modification Standards
Custody disputes are among the most difficult cases that family courts hear. Matters such as timesharing, child support, and parental fitness all intersect to cause a great deal of stress for both parties. In this article, we’ll review a real Florida family law case in which the mother petitioned the court for more child… Read More »
Understanding Alimony Modification in Florida
If one party was required to pay alimony to another party after a Florida divorce, it’s possible that something might happen to reduce (or increase) their earning power. If that’s the case, they may want to petition the court to have their alimony burden reduced. However, it’s not that simple. The petitioner must prove… Read More »
The Limits of Grandparent Visitation Rights in Florida
In some instances, child custody disputes may extend beyond parents to include grandparents seeking to maintain a close connection with their grandchildren. Although grandparents are often very influential in the lives of their grandchildren, Florida courts have consistently held that the parents of a minor child have a fundamental constitutional right to decide matters… Read More »
Florida Court Protects Privacy Rights in Prenuptial Agreement Disputes
One common feature of a prenup is that it simplifies the process of divorce by spelling out what should happen to debts and assets if the marriage fails. Nevertheless, there are many times when arguments arise about the validity of the prenup and its impact on the parties’ obligations during litigation. In this article,… Read More »
Florida Appeals Court Reverses Errors in Equitable Distribution
One of the most contentious parts of a divorce is the equitable distribution of the property and liabilities between the two spouses. Despite this rule, it does not imply that all properties are split equitably; rather, they must be classified as either non-marital property or property of the marital estate. This classification requires strong… Read More »