Governor Ron DeSantis has vetoed an alimony reform measure citing its retroactivity. SB 1796 would have abolished permanent alimony, included provisions relating to retirement, and created a legal presumption that 50-50 timesharing was in the best interest of a child. “If CS/CS/SB 1796 were to become law and be given retroactive effect as the Legislature [...]
Partition of Real Property in Dissolution of Marriage Actions A marital home is a significant asset and is often the source of considerable conflict between divorcing spouses. If the spouses cannot agree on what to do with a jointly owned property in a divorce proceeding, typically the marital home, either or both parties may request [...]
Parenting Plans & Time-Sharing Arrangements in Florida Florida parenting plans and time-sharing aren’t one-size-fits-all. The time-sharing schedule that works for a family will depend on their specific circumstances, including, but not limited to, the age(s) of the child(ren), the distances between the parents’ homes, and the wishes of the parties involved. There are, however, a [...]
Florida Child Support Guidelines Florida follows the “Income Shares Model.” Both parents, whether married or not, are obligated to support their children financially. When determining the amount of child support, family law courts generally follow statutory child support guidelines. Courts will estimate the amount parents would spend on children if the family were intact and [...]
Dividing a business during divorce is often a challenging and complicated process. Dividing a business in a divorce can introduce new challenges to an already complex process. Ultimately, each party must decide their intentions for their ongoing involvement in the business, as well as the best way to divide the business financially. Do you have [...]
Child Time-sharing in Florida Child custody, or what is now statutorily referred to as “time-sharing,” is the amount of time a parent shares with their child(ren), generally measured in overnights. It can be called visitation or custody, but in Florida, the proper terminology is time-sharing, and it should be reflected in a written parenting plan [...]
Florida Child Support Law In Florida, child support is a general-purpose reimbursement from the higher-income parent to the lower-income parent to cover the cost of living and basic needs of the children. It is not deductible on taxes. Child support in Florida is established by the courts and is typically guided by a chart published [...]
Being prepared prior to divorce or paternity mediation often helps people feel more at ease and enables them to get as much out of their mediation as possible. With some limited exceptions, Florida courts require mediation prior to allowing couples to go to trial. In this blog, we discuss how to prepare for mediation in [...]
Florida Marital Settlement Agreements A Florida marital settlement agreement, also referred to as an MSA, is a contract that sets forth the terms agreed upon by a couple as it relates to their rights and responsibilities after divorce. Marital Settlement Agreements typically contain the terms of the parties’ agreement regarding financial issues, such as the [...]
Equitable Distribution of Assets in Florida In a Florida divorce case, marital assets and liabilities are subject to equitable distribution. Florida's equitable distribution scheme is set out in s. 61.075, Florida Statutes. The statute requires the trial court to equitably divide the spouses' marital assets and liabilities during an action for dissolution of marriage. The [...]
