On June 30, 2023, Governor DeSantis signed a Legislative Bill that revised Florida's alimony statute, Section 61.08, Florida Statutes. This new law applies to all initial petitions for the dissolution of marriage or support unconnected with the dissolution of marriage pending or filed after July 1, 2023. The alimony changes include the following: 1. The new [...]
Modification or Supplemental Proceedings in Family Law Cases Modification or supplemental proceedings in divorce refer to legal processes that allow either party in a divorce case to request changes or additions to the original divorce decree. These proceedings typically occur when circumstances have significantly changed since the divorce was finalized, and the parties seek to [...]
Florida Post-Nuptial Agreements In Florida, a post-nuptial agreement is a legal contract between spouses that is signed after marriage. Similar to prenuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements outline the couple’s rights and responsibilities in the event of a divorce or separation. Call our law office in Orlando, Florida, at (407) 757-2877 to discover how we can help. [...]
Florida Prenuptial Agreements In Florida, a prenuptial agreement, also known as a prenup, is a legal document that outlines how assets will be divided in the event of a divorce. Under Florida law, a prenuptial agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties. The agreement must also be entered into voluntarily and with [...]
Parenting Plans and Time-Sharing in Divorce Divorce can be highly complicated, especially in matters concerning children. If your divorce involves children, you should speak to an Orlando family law attorney to discuss your situation and determine the best custody arrangement in your case. For the purpose of this blog, let's explore Parenting Plans and time-sharing [...]
In Florida, divorce is called “dissolution of marriage.” The divorce process is never easy. Hiring a qualified Florida dissolution of marriage attorney to guide you through the process will help minimize stress and get you the results you deserve. No-Fault Florida Dissolution of Marriage A no-fault dissolution of marriage can be granted in two situations [...]
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 [...]
