A parenting plan, also known as a custody and/or visitation agreement, is a document that specifically stipulates the custody and visitation arrangement and decision-making responsibilities of each parent in cases of divorce. This document is an important part of the divorce agreement, as it spells...
When you demonstrate that a spouse lied on a financial affidavit, Florida courts treat the issue as one of the most serious violations in a dissolution of marriage case. Financial affidavits are sworn statements filed in nearly every family law case in Miami-Dade County and...
The legal treatment of SSI and SSDI child support Florida issues is frequently misunderstood in divorce and paternity litigation. Parents and practitioners often ask whether disability benefits affect a child support obligation, whether those benefits count as income, and whether Social Security payments to a...
Financial mistakes during divorce in Florida can significantly impact the equitable distribution of marital assets, the long term financial stability of both spouses, and the ultimate outcome of a dissolution of marriage proceeding. Divorce litigation frequently involves complex financial issues that require careful analysis of...
Infidelity and child custody in Florida is a common concern among parents navigating divorce and parenting disputes in Miami and throughout the state. Many spouses assume that adultery automatically disqualifies a parent from obtaining custody or significant timesharing with a child. Florida law does not...
Dependency court proceedings in Florida determine whether a child has been abused, abandoned, or neglected and what actions the court must take to protect the child’s welfare. Participation in dependency court proceedings in Florida is governed primarily by Chapter 39 of the Florida Statutes and...
Dividing Student Loan Debt in Divorce requires careful analysis under Florida’s equitable distribution statute, Fla. Stat. § 61.075, and controlling appellate authority. In Miami-Dade County and throughout Florida, courts begin with the presumption that liabilities incurred during the marriage are marital and must be...
Length of Marriage Florida Divorce is one of the most influential legal factors in Florida family law proceedings. In Miami and throughout Florida, courts carefully examine the duration of a marriage when determining alimony awards, equitable distribution of marital property, and overall financial outcomes in...
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,...