Monthly Archives: May 2024
Appeals Court Considers Whether Former Wife Should Be Entitled To Attorney’s Fees
In some divorce lawsuits, the court will require one party to pay the other’s legal fees. Courts don’t generally do this, but in some cases, a party to a divorce may petition the court to award compensation for their legal expenses. The party requesting legal fees must establish that they can’t afford to pay… Read More »
What Is The “Best Interests Of The Child Standard” In A Florida Custody Case?
In years past, states would generally favor the mother when awarding custody of the children to one parent or another. Today, all states have moved away from this standard and employed another. Instead, when determining custody, the state will make a determination based on the best interests of the child. This standard assumes that… Read More »
How Is Cryptocurrency Treated In A Florida Divorce?
In 2020, the Florida Supreme Court implemented revised disclosure rules relating to financial disclosures made during divorce. According to the new rules, parties in any family law case are required to disclose any virtual currency transactions that occurred within the past 12 months. The new rules require spouses to further provide a listing of… Read More »