Recent Blog Posts
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 »
Can You Lose Your Inheritance During a Florida Divorce?
In many Florida divorces, it is not uncommon for one party to be the recipient of an inheritance, which can take the form of cash or property from parents or other relatives. According to Florida law, inheritances fall under the category of nonmarital properties and are usually protected from division in a divorce. However,… Read More »
What Must a Parent Prove to Relocate a Child in Florida?
Cases that involve the removal of children are among the most emotional of all Florida family law matters. This is especially true in cases where one parent decides to move outside of Florida. This decision to relocate may have an enormous impact on the other parent’s time-sharing arrangements. Whether the move will be in… Read More »
When Does Fear Justify a Domestic Violence Injunction in Florida?
Domestic violence injunctions are very potent legal devices that serve to protect people from physical abuse or threats thereof. It is important to realize, however, that the courts in Florida are not ready to grant a permanent injunction simply because there is tension between the couple, or even some form of emotional abuse. In… Read More »
How Florida Courts Address Parental Alienation and Co-Parenting Responsibilities
When a divorce or custody case arises, and one parent disrupts the connection between the child and the other parent, the case can become very complicated. The laws of Florida understand that it is always best for the child to have both parents have a positive relationship with the child, and when that relationship… Read More »
