Monthly Archives: May 2026
Contested Custody And The Limits Of Judicial Presumptions
In contested custody cases, Florida courts are required to consider only one factor in making their decisions: the best interests of the child. While Florida trial judges have broad discretion when making their decisions, this discretion is limited by Florida statutory law. In this article, the Tampa, FL, child custody lawyers at Faulkner Law… Read More »
Florida Court Addresses Inconsistent Rulings In Child Relocation Disputes
Child relocation disputes are some of the most intricate Florida family law matters. In a child relocation case, the court must weigh the child’s needs, the relocating parent’s interests, and the non-relocating parent’s right to have a relationship with their child. In this article, the Tampa, FL, family law attorneys at Faulkner Law Group,… Read More »
Understanding Equitable Distribution Under Florida Law
The State of Florida begins every analysis of equitable distribution with the presumption that marital assets and liabilities should be split evenly among the two litigants. Nevertheless, “equitable” does not necessarily mean “equal.” In this article, we’ll discuss a real case in which the marital estate was not divided evenly, and one spouse was… Read More »
Contested Custody And The Best Interests Of The Child Standard
Under Florida law, custody disputes are subject to one overriding standard that guides all court decisions. That is the best interests of the child. Trial courts have broad discretion in creating parenting plans, but their discretion is not without limits. When relevant statutory considerations are ignored or even insufficiently addressed, appellate courts will review… Read More »
