Monthly Archives: October 2025
Florida Court Addresses Factors When Making Alimony Awards
Alimony recently went through a legislative overhaul. The legislature did away with permanent alimony and changed some of the factors used when calculating alimony. The courts, however, still weigh similar factors when determining whether alimony should be awarded. In this article, the Orlando divorce lawyers at Greater Orlando Family Law will discuss a Florida… Read More »
Florida Court Addresses Testimony Provided By Child In Domestic Violence Case
The Florida courts take domestic violence seriously. Not only can you have criminal charges filed against you, but you might also face sanctions in family court. That’s what happened in the case of Schmigel v. Schmigel, Nos. 1D2024-1572 & 1D2024-1597 (Fla. 1st DCA Mar. 12, 2025). In this case, both parties made accusations of… Read More »
Florida Court Addresses The Assessment Of Fines During A Florida Family Law Case
The Florida courts take their judgments quite seriously, especially when it comes to ensuring children’s best interests. One parent cannot unilaterally decide to obstruct a timesharing agreement that is already in place. If one parent refuses to make the children available to the other parent during their allotted time, that parent can be fined… Read More »
Can You Modify A Custody Agreement In Florida?
Yes, it is possible to revisit a custody agreement once one has been agreed upon in your final dissolution of marriage. However, you must be able to prove two things for the modification to be successful. The court will expect you to prove that: That a substantial, material, and unanticipated change in circumstances occurred,… Read More »