Walking into family court for the first time in Miami-Dade County can be intimidating. Many litigants arrive at the courthouse unsure of what will happen, how long the hearing will last, or what the judge expects to hear. However, understanding the structure and purpose of...
Divorce involving a special needs child in Florida requires a carefully structured parenting plan that protects the child’s developmental, medical, educational, and emotional needs. A Florida parenting plan for a special needs child must comply with statutory requirements, reflect the best interests of the child,...
Credit card debt in a Florida divorce is governed by Florida’s equitable distribution framework, which determines how marital assets and liabilities are classified and allocated between spouses. Under Florida law, courts presume that liabilities incurred during the marriage are marital and therefore subject to equitable...
Ultimate decision making authority arises in custody disputes when parents share parental responsibility but cannot consistently agree on important issues affecting their child. Florida family law strongly favors shared parental responsibility, meaning both parents must confer and jointly make major decisions about a child’s upbringing....
Many people choose to restore their maiden name after a divorce in Florida or, unrelatedly, file a Petition for Name Change in Florida. Once the court enters a final order changing your name - the process does not end there. You must update your name...
I recently received this question re: whether a prenuptial agreement overrides a will in Florida frequently arises in estate disputes, probate litigation, and marital planning. The short answer is that a valid prenuptial agreement can override inheritance rights that would otherwise arise under a will...
Medical practice valuation in a Florida divorce is a complex financial and legal process governed primarily by Florida’s equitable distribution statute. When a physician owns or operates a medical practice during a marriage, that practice may constitute a marital asset subject to division. Under Florida...
Divorce mediation is a central component of the dissolution of marriage process in Florida. Courts in Miami and throughout Florida regularly require parties to attend mediation before a contested divorce proceeds to trial. Mediation allows spouses to negotiate and resolve disputes involving property division, alimony,...
Adultery and alimony in Florida divorce law is a topic that frequently arises in Miami family law cases, yet many spouses misunderstand how marital misconduct affects financial support after divorce. Under Florida law, adultery does not automatically prevent a spouse from receiving alimony or guarantee...