Who keeps the house in a Florida divorce is one of the most financially and emotionally significant questions in Florida family law litigation. In Miami-Dade County divorce proceedings governed by Chapter 61 of the Florida Statutes, the determination of who retains the marital residence is...
Mandatory Financial Disclosure Florida requirements are one of the most important procedural rules in Florida family law cases. In divorce, paternity, and other family law matters involving financial issues, both parties must disclose detailed financial information so the court can fairly determine issues such as...
Sheltering a runaway minor in Florida is a legally sensitive issue that carries potential criminal consequences and significant child welfare implications. In Miami and throughout Florida, individuals who provide temporary housing to a minor without parental consent must understand the statutory framework that governs runaway...
Guarding Against Parental Child Abduction in Florida is a critical concern in high conflict custody and time sharing disputes, particularly in Miami and throughout South Florida where interstate and international travel is frequent. Florida law provides a structured jurisdictional framework, injunctive remedies, statutory risk factors,...
What happens if your spouse refuses to sign off on the divorce because they don't want the marriage to end? Do I need my spouse's consent? This is a common question and many Miami, Florida residents appear to be under the impression that, in order...
In Florida family law litigation, determining a parent’s income is often the most consequential issue in calculating child support. This is especially true when a parent operates a closely held business such as a Subchapter S corporation. The issue commonly arises when the shareholder-parent reports...
Child Support under Florida Law is governed by a comprehensive statutory framework designed to ensure that children receive financial support from both parents after separation, divorce, or the establishment of paternity. Florida courts follow specific statutory guidelines that determine how support is calculated, how long...
Shared parental responsibility is a central concept in family law cases involving children. Under Florida law, courts generally require both parents to remain involved in important decisions affecting their child’s life after divorce or separation. This legal framework reflects a strong public policy that encourages...
What happens when there is a Prenuptial Agreement and then a Void Marriage in a Florida Divorce? Florida Law governs whether a premarital agreement remains enforceable when the underlying marriage is later determined to be legally void. In Florida family law litigation, particularly in Miami...