Florida alimony and cohabitation status are relevant in the determination of when a court may reduce or terminate spousal support if the recipient spouse begins living with a new partner in a supportive relationship. Under Florida family law, cohabitation does not automatically terminate alimony. However,...
When a spouse is deported from Florida, one of the most urgent and distressing questions a remaining spouse can face is whether the divorce case can still proceed and, if so, what legal rights remain intact. The intersection of immigration enforcement and family law creates...
It’s a parenting nightmare: you’ve just gone through a divorce, and had a long and drawn-out custody battle, and now your co-parent isn’t living up to their commitments and responsibilities. Sometimes your co-parent might be putting in a genuine effort and is close to doing...
Divorce has a profound impact on children. It changes their perception of relationships, where they physically live, and with whom they spend most of their time. These challenges, combined with the innate difficulties of growing older, can inhibit a child’s development if not dealt with...
Many individuals approaching the end of a divorce case ask the same question: what questions are asked at a final divorce hearing in Florida? In Miami-Dade County and throughout Florida, final dissolution hearings are designed to confirm that statutory requirements have been satisfied before a...
The process to modify a child custody plan in Florida is governed by strict legal standards designed to protect the stability of children and the integrity of final court orders. Florida courts recognize that once a parenting plan or time sharing schedule has been established,...
Obtaining a passport for a child involves strict legal safeguards designed to protect parental rights and prevent international child abduction. In Florida family law disputes, the requirement of parental consent for a minor's passport is frequently litigated when parents disagree about travel, relocation, or custody...
The division of retirement accounts in divorce Florida is one of the most financially significant issues in any dissolution of marriage proceeding. In many Miami divorces, retirement accounts represent one of the largest marital assets accumulated during the marriage. Florida courts treat retirement accounts such...
It can be beyond frustrating when your divorce lawyer appears to lack interest in your Family Law related case. Although you understand that your matter is not the only case your lawyer is working on, when it seems like your lawyer is not putting in...