Monthly Archives: February 2026
When Fair Does Not Mean Equal: Florida’s Equitable Distribution Rules
A lot of folks going through divorce assume that the marital estate is split in half between the parties. While that’s usually the case, sometimes, the court sees fit to award more of the marital estate to one party than the other. A recent Third District Court of Appeal decision involves a case in… Read More »
Contested Alimony Modifications In Florida
One of the most contentious issues in a Florida divorce case is alimony. Even after a final judgment is entered, an alimony dispute may not be over. Years after the divorce, one former spouse can come back to court seeking a modification of alimony due to retirement, loss of employment, illness, or a substantial… Read More »
Contested Prenuptial Agreements In Florida Divorce Cases
The main point of a prenuptial agreement is to provide clarity and predictability should the marriage fail. In Florida, such agreements are generally enforceable. That means that the courts will honor the prenup under most conditions. There is, however, an exception made for fraud or duress. If the husband or wife coerced the other… Read More »
Florida Court Makes A Ruling On A Domestic Violence Injunction
Among the most severe civil injunctions that can be granted by a Florida family court is a domestic violence injunction. An injunction (as provided in Florida Statute § 741.30) serves to protect the petition from threats of violence, as well as actual violence, by limiting the respondent’s communications and providing a legal penalty for… Read More »
