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Florida Family Law Case Addresses Child Relocation
Relocation cases tend to be emotionally charged. One parent stands to lose access to the child if the other parent moves. The timesharing schedule needs to be completely rewritten, and the move will impact the child’s status quo. In Florida, there is a particular statute that deals with relocation cases, and the courts must… Read More »
Florida Court Addresses Contested Alimony Award
One of the most contested issues in Florida divorce cases is the award of alimony to one of the spouses. Even if both parties have agreed that the marriage is no longer working, they may have differing opinions on the awarding of support, the amount of support, and the type of alimony. The Florida… Read More »
Contested Child Custody Modifications in Florida
Child custody cases are some of the toughest and emotionally charged cases that Florida family courts have to decide. In situations where parents cannot reach an agreement regarding a parenting plan or timesharing, it is up to the court to decide what is best for the child. However, even after a custody decision is… Read More »
Attorney’s Fees in Florida Divorce Cases: Can I Be Forced to Pay My Spouse’s Legal Fees?
Attorney fees are often awarded in Florida family law cases to equalize the playing field between spouses. The court has broad discretion to grant an award of attorney fees to one party to pay the fees of the opposing party under Section 61.16 of the Florida family law code. However, this discretion is not… Read More »
Domestic Violence Injunctions in Florida: Key Lessons on Statutory Criteria
Domestic violence injunctions are of significant importance in Florida family law proceedings as they provide rapid relief to those who have been the subject of domestic violence or reasonably fear that they are about to be subjected to domestic violence. However, as domestic violence injunctions can have significant consequences, the court must adhere to… Read More »
Florida Prenuptial Agreements and Contract Enforcement: When Is a Prenup Not Enforceable?
Prenuptial agreements provide spouses with predictability and control over financial rights in the event of divorce, but they also create a number of complex issues regarding fairness, disclosure, and judicial enforcement. In this article, we’ll discuss a case in which the Florida Supreme Court decided an issue at the heart of contested prenuptial agreements:… Read More »
How Do Florida Courts Handle Child Relocation Petitions?
Child relocation disputes rank among the most contested issues in Florida family law. Whenever one parent wants to relocate the child more than 50 miles away from their principal residence, the Florida court is required to weigh the reasons why the relocating parent wants to move against the rights of the non-relocating parent to… Read More »
Davis v. Davis — Case Summary & What It Means for Custody Disputes
When parents divorce or separate under Florida law, any custody order must do more than simply decree where the children live — the court must explicitly find that the parenting plan is in the “best interests of the children,” and address all minor children, parental responsibility, and any claims for assets or support. Davis… Read More »
Castleman v. Bicaldo — What Happens When a Parent Wants to Relocate Out of State
The case Castleman v. Bicaldo is a landmark for relocation disputes under Florida’s parental relocation law. It clarifies that a parent may not simply just up and move a child out of state or even the next county over. Instead, relocation must be evaluated at the time of the petition under the statutory factors… Read More »
Farley v. Farley — Contested Alimony in Florida
Alimony in Florida is often hotly contested, especially when the parties disagree about the amount, duration, or even whether it should be awarded at all. Farley v. Farley illustrates how an appellate court scrutinizes alimony awards, particularly long-term, and why trial courts must make clear, statutorily required findings. Background of the case In Farley… Read More »
