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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 »
Pleading Requirements And Contested Child Support In Florida
One common issue in Florida family law proceedings is disputes over child support, particularly in paternity cases where there have been no prior determinations of financial responsibility. Though trial courts have broad discretion in determining how to calculate child support awards, there is a limit to this discretion. In one Florida case, the Fifth… Read More »
International Relocation And The Best Interests Standard In Child Relocation Cases
Child relocation is a very intricate issue in Florida family law. When a parent wants to relocate a long distance away from their current residence, the court is faced with the task of balancing the parent’s grounds for moving and the child’s right to a stable environment and a relationship with the other parent…. Read More »
Deference To Trial Courts In Contested Custody Cases
Child custody cases are usually very emotional. The Florida courts are tasked with determining what the child’s best interests are. In many cases, a decision made by the trial courts is upheld on appeal. That’s because trial courts are granted broad discretion to make decisions based on their evaluation of the witnesses and their… Read More »
When Courts Must Consider The Child’s Best Interests Before Ordering Paternity Testing
Paternity disputes become complicated when the child already has a father figure in their life, and another man comes forward asserting that they are the biological father of the child. The Florida courts need to carefully weigh the interests of the biological father, the legal father, and most importantly, the child. In this article,… Read More »
Unequal Distribution Of Marital Assets In Florida Divorce Cases
When it comes to divorce, few issues are more frequently contested than the division of the marital estate. While a lot of folks presume that the marital estate will be split evenly, Florida is considered an equitable distribution state. This means that the marital estate is divided in accordance with what the court deems… Read More »
Domestic Violence Injunctions In Florida
Domestic violence injunctions are an integral part of Florida family law. They protect those who have experienced violence or have a reasonable fear of imminent harm. On the other hand, these injunctions carry serious consequences for the accused. It can impact their housing, employment, right to bear arms, and custody. Due to those consequences,… Read More »
Florida Contested Child Support Modifications
Child support issues in Florida can become very complex when there is a change of circumstances with regard to financial status after a final judgment. While both parents may come to an agreement with regard to a certain amount of support, this agreement is not always binding. A parent may come to a new… Read More »
What Florida Parents Should Know About Child Relocation Disputes
When a parent wants to relocate a child after divorce or a dispute over custody rights, it can easily become one of the most emotionally charged and complicated issues under Florida family law. Relocation cases typically present a parent’s desire for improved opportunity against a parent’s right to a significant relationship with their child…. Read More »
