Monthly Archives: December 2025
Florida Court Clarifies The Emergency Suspension Of Timesharing
In the case of Mishkin v. Mishkin, the Third District Court of Appeal addressed the authority of trial courts to temporarily suspend timesharing (visitation and parenting time) under emergency circumstances. In this case, the appellate court affirmed the trial court’s non-final order. This reaffirmed Florida jurisprudence permitting emergency modification of parenting plans when child… Read More »
Florida Family Court Discusses Fines In Florida Family Law Cases
Florida family law courts tend to wield significant power to enforce compliance with parenting plans and court orders. That power, however, has limits. This is especially true when it comes to fines and attorney fees imposed through contempt. The Fourth District Court of Appeal’s 2024 decision in Burlinson v. Wilson is a clear reminder… Read More »
Can I Still Get Permanent Alimony In Florida?
In July 2023, the Florida legislature passed one of its most significant changes in decades when they passed Senate Bill 1416. SB 1416 officially eliminated permanent alimony in Florida. The change likewise redefined what types of support were available after divorce. In addition, it also altered rules regarding the modification and termination of existing… Read More »
Court Rules On Timesharing Amid Domestic Violence Allegations
Allegations of domestic violence can have a profound impact on Florida family law proceedings. This is especially true when courts must balance protection, parental rights, and the best interests of the child. The Second District Court of Appeal’s decision in Lonsdale v. Elbanna illustrates how strictly Florida courts apply those standards when a parent… Read More »