In Florida, the court cannot enter a final judgment of dissolution of marriage unless the statutory and procedural requirements are satisfied and the appropriate parties appear before the court. The rules governing attendance at the final divorce hearing are primarily found in the Florida Family...
When seeking the legal advice of a family law attorney, there are several key family law terms that you should understand. Having a good understanding of these terms can aid your comprehension of your situation and your legal options. Approaching any situation with preparation and...
Child support unemployed parent Florida is a common legal issue in family law cases throughout Miami and the State of Florida. Many parents believe that if they lose their job or simply stop working, they will no longer be required to pay child support. Florida...
Increase Child Support Florida: When Modification Is Allowed Parents frequently ask when they can legally seek an increase child support Florida courts previously ordered. Under Florida law, child support obligations are not permanently fixed. A court retains continuing jurisdiction to modify child support when circumstances materially...
The question of common law marriage recognition in Florida frequently arises. Many couples live together for years and believe their relationship automatically becomes a legal marriage under common law. However, Florida law takes a very different approach. Under modern Florida statutes and case law, common...
Parental relocation Florida cases arise when a parent seeks to move with a child more than fifty miles from the child’s current residence for at least sixty consecutive days. Relocation disputes frequently occur after divorce or the establishment of a parenting plan because relocation can...
International parental child abduction cases arise in modern family law practice, particularly in global cities such as Miami where families often maintain cross border ties. Hague Convention child pickup and return orders in Florida are legal mechanisms used to address international child abduction and wrongful...
Using OurFamilyWizard or TalkingParents in Florida family law cases has become increasingly common in high conflict parenting disputes. Courts across Florida, including those in Miami-Dade County, often require parents to communicate through structured co-parenting platforms to reduce conflict, preserve evidence, and promote the best interests...
Many people going through a divorce ask the same critical question: can I appeal an alimony decision in a Florida divorce case? Under Florida law, the answer is yes. Florida appellate courts routinely review alimony determinations entered by trial courts in dissolution of marriage cases....