Monthly Archives: November 2025
Florida Court Addresses Standard For Modifying A Child Support Agreement
Florida’s child support system is designed to ensure that children are provided for by their parents. The child support calculation follows rigid rules based on a worksheet that the judge uses to calculate support. Nonetheless, the court has some discretion when it comes to awarding child support. In the case of Mannella v. Mannella,… Read More »
Florida Court Case Involves Imputed Income, Contested Alimony, And Child Support
The Florida Courts must apply rigid standards when calculating child support and alimony. These calculations must be shown in the case record. When the courts fail to use the strict standards to calculate alimony and child support, you can appeal the decision. That’s precisely what happened in the case of Thermidor v. Pierre, No…. Read More »
Florida Court Addresses Grounds For Vacating A Family Court Order
During Florida divorce proceedings, courts must make equitable decisions on financial issues, including child support. However, such determinations must be grounded in statutory requirements and factual findings. A recent Florida family law decision underscores the importance of careful analysis when imposing child support obligations. For those navigating a divorce involving these financial issues, an… Read More »
Florida Court Clarifies Emergency Custody Orders
An emergency custody order is just what it sounds like. Its primary purpose is to remove or limit a child’s exposure to an imminent danger. This includes abuse, neglect, domestic violence, or another serious risk posed by a parent’s conduct (such as substance abuse or a mental health crisis). Emergency custody orders are temporary… Read More »