What Pensacola Parents Need to Know About Shared Parenting Laws In July 2023, Florida passed a major change to its child custody laws: a rebuttable presumption that equal time-sharing (50/50 custody) is in the best interests of the child. This shift has reshaped how...
Major Alimony Reform in Florida: What You Need to Know In a significant shift that affects divorcing spouses across the state, Florida officially eliminated permanent alimony as of July 1, 2023. This sweeping change, signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis through...
Reasons run the gamut for why spouses divorce but infidelity remains one of the most common grounds. While it can be volatile in a marriage, it rarely affects the outcome of a divorce case in Florida like many people might think. Infidelity in Florida Florida is a...
During the dissolution of a marriage, one party may be left at a significant financial disadvantage. In some cases, the court may award rehabilitative alimony or bridge-the-gap alimony to this party as a type of spousal support. These types of financial support are...
Alimony may be awarded to either party during the pendency of a divorce. Different types of alimony include bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative, durational and permanent. When determining which form is the best fit for your situation, the court considers a variety of...
The courts in Florida are now requiring plans for shared parental responsibility when making child custody decisions. New terminology and mandated parenting plans are designed to enhance communication between parents and assist in the success of co-parenting...
