When parents divorce in Florida, custody decisions must always prioritize the best interests of the child. This principle becomes even more significant when the child has physical, developmental, psychological, or educational disabilities. The legal framework governing Florida custody special needs child cases reflects a careful...
Divorce involving children often requires courts to address more than traditional marital assets such as real estate, bank accounts, and retirement plans. Increasingly, parents in Miami and throughout Florida hold educational savings vehicles for their children, including Florida Prepaid College Plans and 529 college savings...
Intellectual property in a Florida divorce can become one of the most complex assets a court must evaluate during equitable distribution. Under Florida law, the division of property in a dissolution of marriage is governed primarily by Florida Statutes § 61.075, which requires courts to...
In modern family law litigation, social media posts about a divorce in Florida increasingly raise complex constitutional and procedural questions. While litigants often feel compelled to discuss their experiences online, courts must balance the First Amendment rights of the parties and attorneys against the judiciary’s...
Handling a high conflict co parent using children as messengers in Florida is a common but serious issue in family law cases throughout Miami and across the state. Florida courts consistently emphasize that children must never be placed in the middle of parental disputes. When...
The issue of a co-parent posting a child on social media without the other parent’s consent has become increasingly common in modern Florida family law disputes. Parents frequently ask what rights they have when a former partner publishes photographs, videos, or personal information about their...
Self-employed income issues frequently arise when one spouse operates a business, receives cash payments, or controls the reporting of earnings. Determining accurate income is critical in divorce proceedings because child support, alimony, and equitable distribution often depend on reliable financial information. Florida courts recognize that...
The concept of a substantial change in circumstances Florida is central to family law litigation involving modification of court orders. Florida courts require a party seeking to modify an existing order related to alimony, child support, or parenting plans to demonstrate that circumstances have materially...
Understanding how to vacate a divorce judgment in Florida is critical for parties who believe a final judgment was entered based on mistake, fraud, procedural error, or other legally recognized grounds. Although Florida courts strongly favor the finality of judgments, the law does provide mechanisms...