Monthly Archives: October 2026
When Can a Mother Disestablish a Child’s Legal Paternity in Florida?
DNA testing has changed the landscape of paternity disputes, but Florida law does not treat every newly discovered test result the same way. Does it matter who is asking the court to disestablish paternity, the father or someone else? A recent Florida appellate case tackled this exact issue, and the outcome surprised many family… Read More »
Can a Payor’s Retirement Justify Reducing Alimony in Florida?
Alimony orders are often written as if the numbers will hold steady forever, but life rarely works that way. What happens when the spouse paying alimony reaches retirement age and their income drops substantially? Does Florida law allow that change to matter? A landmark Florida Supreme Court decision addressed exactly this question, and the… Read More »
