or because of some type of compelling circumstance the marriage was never real. There is very little or no information in the Florida statutes that give legal guidance on annulment. The Florida courts have responded by filling in the gray areas of annulment with case law that defines the how...
alimony is unnecessary and “pays the spouse twice.” However, alimony/spousal support is a court-ordered amount that is for the benefit of your ex-spouse, while child support is to be used for the benefit of your child or children. Your ex-spouse receives the child support payments on ...
The Florida alimony reform bill passed the Florida legislature and was signed by Governor Ron DeSantis on June 30, 2023. This bill will have a significant impact on how alimony will be awarded in Florida. It applies to all initial petitions for dissolution of marriage that are filed or pendin...
(the appeals courts, and for that matter the trial court considers, as to what the law is, the statutes and procedural rules regarding divorce , as well as previous appeal court decisions on the issues) Appeals are a lengthy, costly matter. Depending on the judge, the trial court ...
Divorce laws in Florida are contained in a section of the Florida Statutes called Chapter 61. That statute guides most, if not all divorce issues – including parenting time, alimony, child support, division of assets, and entitlement to attorney fees. The Florida statute on divorce is comprehen...
statutes similar to Florida, meaning that a divorce petition can be filed in more than one state if the parties have been living separately. A decision as to where to file a divorce petition can be influenced based on convenience (i.e., what court is closest to the filing party and ...
According to section 790.221 of the Florida Statutes Title XLVI – that would be the "Crimes" section – the answer is a clear "no." On the panhandle, it's illegal to possess a short-barreled shotgun, rifle or machine gun. Florida gun statutes define "short-barreled" as having one or...
Alimony Property Division Residency Interim Support Filing for Divorce in Florida Florida Divorce Laws The main document in Florida covering the laws and requirements of the separation proceedings is the2020 Florida Statutes. To be more precise, all the details can be found inTitle VI, Chapter 61 ...
Get Started with Us Today The federal, Florida, and Georgia statutes that govern marital and parental rights can impact even the happiest of families. If you are looking for a compassionate team to take charge in the fight for what is fair for you and your loved ones, count on the Law ...
In Florida, parental relocation disputes require courts to evaluate whether a proposed move aligns with the child’s best interests, as outlined in state statutes. The burden of proving a relocation would benefit a child is placed on the party requesting the move. As discussed in a recent Flori...