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In Florida, family law judges generally expect parents to cooperate for the benefit of their children. Parents who divorce or separate usually have to establish time-sharing arrangements. They also have to share decision-making authority. Some parents try to keep...
A Florida parenting plan largely regulates the relationship between divorced or separated parents and their children. There is a general expectation that the adults subject to a Florida parenting plan should uphold the terms set in that document in good faith....
Divorce is a challenging process for anyone, but it becomes even more complex when escaping an abusive marriage. Florida is a no-fault divorce state, meaning that you do not need to prove fault to obtain a divorce, but abusive marriages can trap spouses in a cycle of...
Some of the most serious battles for some ex-spouses who are co-parenting their children involve a failure to comply with child support orders and lack of compliance regarding custody (or “time-sharing,” as it’s called in Florida) orders. Many parents will even opt to...
Financial concerns are often at the forefront of someone's mind early in their divorce proceedings. People naturally worry about losing valuable property and covering the outstanding financial obligations accrued during the marriage. Some couples have very clear plans...
On Tuesday, June 27, 2023, Governor DeSantis signed into law HB 1301 which recently revamped Florida’s alimony statute, Fla. Stat. 61.08 effective July 1, 2023. The most significant change is the elimination of permanent alimony in favor of a formula-based system...
On Tuesday, June 27, 2023, Governor DeSantis signed into law HB 1301, which has made substantial changes to Florida’s current laws on parenting and time-sharing. These changes went into effect on Saturday July 1, 2023. Below is an explanation of what this new law...
Many factors go into determining property division agreements during a divorce. For example, for many people, a marital home is one of their biggest assets. In some cases, one person decides they want to keep the house. If you're thinking about keeping your family...
Florida now refers to custody orders as parenting plans. A parenting plan puts more of the focus on the needs of the children as opposed to the rights of the parents. The law in Florida imposes numerous requirements on adults establishing parenting plans. Their...
In Florida, parents who divorce or separate are generally required to establish parenting plans. These documents typically include information about the overall breakdown of parenting time. They also provide structure for when adults have to make decisions about their...