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Can a Live-In Boyfriend or Girlfriend Affect Your Alimony in Florida?
Divorce rarely ends every financial tie between former spouses, especially when alimony is involved. But what happens when the spouse receiving support moves on and starts sharing a home, and a life, with someone new? Florida courts have had to wrestle with exactly this question, and the answer is not always what people expect…. Read More »
Can Premarital Property Become Marital Property Even With a Valid Prenup?
A prenuptial agreement is supposed to settle, in advance, what happens to certain property if a marriage ends. But what if the parties’ behavior during the marriage suggests one spouse intended to share that property anyway? Can a spouse’s actions override a written agreement without ever changing the title on a deed? The Florida… Read More »
How Much Proof Does a Parent Need to Relocate With a Child in Florida?
If you share custody of a child and want to move to another city or state, whose job is it to prove that the move makes sense? Is it up to you to show the move benefits your child, or does the other parent have to prove that it does not? A Florida appellate… Read More »
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 »
When Can a Parent Temporarily Relocate With a Child in Florida?
Relocating with a child after a divorce or paternity case is rarely simple, and Florida law sets a high bar for parents who want to move a child’s residence, even on a temporary basis. What happens when a parent asks the court to approve a move right away, before a full hearing can take… Read More »
When Hiding or Wasting Marital Money Backfires During a Florida Divorce
Not every dollar spent during a separation is treated equally by Florida courts. When one spouse tries to hide, waste, or destroy marital property to keep the other spouse from getting a fair share, the law has a specific answer for that, and it is not a gentle one. Background of the case This… Read More »
Is a Workers’ Compensation Settlement Marital Property in a Florida Divorce?
Injuries change lives, and when a serious workplace accident leads to a large settlement, that money often becomes a flashpoint in a later divorce. Should a spouse who was hurt on the job get to keep the full settlement as personal compensation for what happened to their body? Or does part of it belong… Read More »
How Florida Courts Handle Parents Who Undermine Co-Parenting
Parental disagreements regarding divorce and custody issues often lead to strained relations that can persist for years following the separation. The courts of Florida advocate for parents who want their children to have healthy interactions with their co-parents. If one of the parents stands in the way of this, it is likely that the… Read More »
Florida Appeals Court Reverses Domestic Violence Injunction
Domestic violence injunctions aim to ensure safety from actual dangers of violence or abuse. Nonetheless, the Florida court system obligates those who petition the court for an injunction to provide enough evidence to justify issuing the order. One example of this is the case we’re about to review. Background of the case This is… Read More »
