Category Archives: Family
What Is A Status Quo Order In A Florida Divorce Case?
A status quo order is a court order that is issued in family law cases to maintain the existing conditions or arrangements between the parties while their legal dispute is occurring. In Florida, such orders are most commonly seen in family law or child custody cases where they aim to prevent sudden changes initiated… Read More »
Is Adultery A Factor In Whether The Courts Award Alimony?
Most people wouldn’t want to pay alimony to a cheating spouse. You may feel as though that spouse caused the breakdown of your marriage by cheating, and they don’t deserve to be paid for an extended period of time for their conduct. It’s perfectly reasonable to feel that way. Florida Statutes § 61.08 provides… Read More »
Unwed Father’s Rights In Florida
On July 1, 2023, a new law went into effect. Florida legislators passed a revised procedure for unmarried fathers to establish paternity, child support, and visitation. The new legislation made it possible for unmarried fathers to receive parental rights that were previously exclusive to the mother of the newborn child. Under the old law,… Read More »
Child Custody And Florida’s Relocation Statute
The Florida courts craft custody and visitation arrangements on the principle that the child benefits from having continued relationships with both parents. However, circumstances change. One parent may decide to move to another state or even across the country. This can create numerous problems. Court intervention may be needed to resolve them. In Florida,… Read More »
How Do Florida Courts Determine Parenting Time After Divorce?
Divorce is a challenging time, particularly for children. The courts understand this and seek to install arrangements that are in the best interests of the children. In fact, the law requires the courts to make decisions that are in the best interests of the children at all times. The courts presume that having both… Read More »
Is My Spouse Hiding Assets From Me Pending Our Divorce?
In Florida, when you divorce, all of the property that you accumulated during the marriage becomes part of the marital estate. The marital estate must be divided during the divorce. In Florida, we operate on a process known as equitable distribution. Equitable distribution means that assets in the marital estate are divided in accord… Read More »
What’s The Difference Between Separate And Marital Property During A Florida Divorce?
If you’re going through a divorce presently, then it’s important to understand some concepts under the law that will have a profound impact on your case. One of those concepts is separate versus marital property. Once your marriage begins, you begin acquiring assets to the marital estate. It is these assets that are subject… Read More »
What Is Florida’s New Divorce Stabilization Bill?
The Florida legislature recently passed a measure to make Florida divorce laws “more uniform.” The new “Divorce Stabilization Bill” recently cleared both the House and the Senate with unanimous votes in favor of passing the measure. The bill could have numerous effects on the way couples end their marriages. As the name suggests, the… Read More »
Prenuptial Agreements And Alimony Considerations
Recent changes to Florida’s alimony rules have rendered some prenuptial agreements bad deals. If you signed a prenuptial agreement in which you agreed to pay permanent alimony to your spouse in the event of a divorce, then you may be chagrined to find out that Florida has done away with permanent alimony in the… Read More »
What Happens To Pets During A Florida Divorce?
In some states, it is now possible for judges to consider the best interests of the pet when deciding who they should primarily reside with. If you’re familiar with Florida’s family code, then you know that judges are tasked with considering the best interests of the children when deciding with whom they should stay,… Read More »