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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 »
What Is The Role Of A Parenting Coordinator During A Florida Divorce?
If your Florida divorce involves children who were conceived during the marriage, a parenting coordinator could play an important role, particularly in situations that involve conflict. Parenting coordinators act as impartial third parties. They are usually professionals with a background in family law, psychology, or mediation. They assist parents in implementing and adhering to… Read More »
What Happens To My Retirement Accounts In A Florida Divorce?
Unless you signed a prenuptial agreement, your retirement accounts are considered marital property and thus, they’re subject to equitable distribution. That means that your spouse is entitled to some portion of your retirement accounts upon your divorce. In this article, the Orlando divorce lawyers at Greater Orlando Family Law will discuss the process of… Read More »
How Is AI Being Used To Spoof Child Support Payments?
In today’s world, everything is digital. That renders many processes vulnerable to attacks. There is some indication that modern parents are using AI to spoof child support payment receipts and create fake financial documents and requests. There are two ways that AI can be misused in family law. It can be used to: Fabricate… Read More »
Is There Any Benefit To Filing For Divorce First In Florida?
While there is no particular legal advantage to filing for divorce first in Florida, there are some strategic advantages to note. Since Florida is a no-fault divorce state, the order in which the divorce is filed does not influence the court’s decisions on matters such as property division, alimony, or child custody. However, filing… Read More »
What Is The Best Interests Of The Child Standard In Florida?
When deciding issues related to child custody and timesharing, the courts will employ a standard known as the “best interests of the child.” It used to be that mothers were favored during divorce proceedings because of the “tender years doctrine.” The tender years doctrine was replaced by the best interests of the child standard,… Read More »
How Can A Parent Lose Custody Of Their Child In Florida?
A parent’s right to have custody of their child is among the most fundamentally protected rights under the U.S. Constitution—but it isn’t absolute. The courts will revoke custody if it’s in the best interests of the child. There are two contexts in which a parent’s right to retain custody of their child may be… Read More »