Category Archives: Family
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 »
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 »
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 »
Giacomaro v. Brossia — Court Reverses Custody/Relocation Decision For Lack Of Evidence
Child custody and timesharing disputes, especially those involving relocation out of state, rank among the most contentious issues in family law. Under Florida’s statutory framework, any relocation request must be grounded in the child’s best interests, assessed based on current, competent evidence, not predictions about a parent’s future stability or lifestyle. The Fourth District… Read More »
How Florida Courts Analyze Child Relocation Requests
Relocation of a child is one of the most difficult hearings Florida courts have to handle when it comes to child custody litigation. If a parent seeks to move a child 50 miles from their current residence, and this move is opposed by the other parent, the court must intervene and make a determination… 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 »
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 »
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 »