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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 »
Florida Case Involves Uneven Distribution Of The Marital Estate
In Florida divorce cases, there is a starting presumption that marital assets will be divided equally between the spouses. However, this presumption is rebuttable, meaning you can challenge it with the right evidence. To distribute the marital estate unevenly, the court must justify that decision with solid evidence. In this article, we’ll discuss a… Read More »
When One Spouse Pays The Other’s Attorney’s Fees
The cost of divorce and family law litigation can be quite high, and the disparity in financial resources between the divorcing parties often gives rise to a critical question: who should pay the attorney fees. Florida rules do not strictly follow the “winner pays” rule. Rather, the courts are governed by the general rules… Read More »
Domestic Violence Injunction Affirmed In De Jager v. De Jager
Domestic violence plays a central role in many Florida family-law disputes, particularly where courts must decide whether to issue or uphold injunctions that limit contact between spouses or co-parents. Florida’s statutory framework allows a court to grant a domestic violence injunction when a petitioner has been the victim of violence or has reasonable cause… Read More »
Woodward v. Woodward — How Florida’s Alimony Reform Changed The Game
In 2023, Florida completely rewrote how alimony works, and the biggest headline was the end of permanent alimony. As of July 1st of that year, judges cannot hand out permanent periodic alimony anymore. Whether a divorce was filed or had been dragging on for a while, this change hit across the board. That legal… Read More »
How Florida Courts Handle Contested Child Custody Disputes
Cases involving contested child custody are some of the most complex for family courts in Florida. If the parents cannot agree on custody, decision-making, or parenting time, the court has no choice but to make a decision on the child’s behalf. There was an appellate case in Florida that has been cited frequently concerning… Read More »
How Florida Courts Handle Domestic Violence Allegations In Family Law Cases
Allegations of domestic violence can have a significant impact on child custody cases. Such cases present a serious challenge for the court, and all allegations must be taken seriously. The courts will only make decisions based on the best interests of the children, not what the parents need. So, it makes sense to attack… Read More »