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Florida Court Addresses Imputed Income And Contested Alimony
When the Florida courts make a decision regarding alimony, it is necessary for the court to review the economic status of the parties involved. This includes their income, earnings ability, and financial requirements. However, when such factors are not substantiated by adequate proof, the decision can be appealed. In this article, we’ll discuss a… Read More »
When Text Messages Become Evidence In Florida Divorce Cases
In our modern digital age, text messaging has emerged as one of the primary means of communication between couples. Sadly, however, this mode of communication often becomes highly relevant evidence during divorce proceedings. The State of Florida is known to use text messaging, email, and social networking as evidence of infidelity, financial concealment, parental… Read More »
Florida Court Reexamines Alimony Award After Changes To State Law
One often disputed issue in family law is alimony. The courts are challenged to ensure that there is a balance between the financial needs of the recipient and the payment capacity of the payor in light of Florida’s ever-changing alimony statutes. In this article, the Orlando, FL, divorce lawyers at Greater Orlando Family Law… Read More »
When A Florida Court Orders One Spouse To Pay The Other’s Attorney’s Fees
Generally speaking, everyone is supposed to pay their own legal fees. However, there are some instances when the court may step in and require one party to pay the other’s legal costs. Florida courts have the power to compel one party to pay all or part of the other’s attorney fees. Generally, the objective… Read More »
Florida Court Addresses Contested Custody Case
Contested child custody disputes often arise when one parent seeks to modify an existing parenting agreement after a change in circumstances. Florida law imposes a high burden on the parent seeking modification, reflecting the courts’ preference for stability in a child’s life. In this article, the Orlando child custody attorneys at Greater Orlando Family… Read More »
Retroactive Child Support In Florida Family Law Cases
A child support dispute in Florida is not always just about the numbers. Procedurally, the process, notice, and what was properly raised in the trial court may be as important as the calculations. A decision out of Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal demonstrates that the failure to properly plead child support issues may… Read More »
Florida Court Addresses Contested Paternity Case
Contested paternity cases are often complicated when there is a child who already has a legal father. Florida courts must weigh the biological reality against the legal and emotional stability that already exists in the parent-child relationship. In this article, the Orlando divorce lawyers at Greater Orlando Family Law will discuss a real case… Read More »
Florida Court Addresses Contested Prenuptial Agreement
Prenuptial agreements can be used in the State of Florida to establish the rights of the couple in the event of a divorce. These agreements can be enforced in Florida, but they can also be set aside if there is a lack of disclosure in the agreement. In this article, we’ll discuss a real… Read More »
Contested Custody Modifications Require More Than Preference
One of the most contentious issues in Florida family law is custody disputes. Few matters are more emotionally charged than a parent’s relationship with their child. The Florida courts set a very high standard for parents who want to change a custody agreement. They must show that a substantial, material, and unexpected change in… Read More »
Florida Family Law Case Deals With Contested Child Support
In many Florida child support cases, one key factor that is often in dispute is how much income the paying parent makes. When there are disagreements about how much support money should be awarded, it becomes important for the court to make a careful determination regarding each party’s true financial ability according to Florida’s… Read More »