The question of who qualifies for alimony in Florida is one of the most heavily litigated issues in Miami-Dade divorce practice, and one of the most widely misunderstood. Spousal support is not a default consequence of divorce. It is not a percentage of the payor's...
Divorce and Social Security benefits in Florida is a topic that frequently arises in family law cases, particularly when spouses approach retirement age or when long-term marriages dissolve in Miami and throughout Florida. Many divorcing spouses are surprised to learn that federal law allows a...
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...
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,...
Pendente Lite Alimony is a form of temporary financial support awarded during the pendency of a dissolution of marriage proceeding. In Florida divorce litigation, pendente lite alimony functions as an interim remedy designed to ensure that a financially disadvantaged spouse has the resources necessary to...
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....
Financial infidelity in Florida divorce cases occurs when one spouse secretly spends, hides, or misuses marital money without the other spouse’s knowledge. In Miami and throughout Florida, financial infidelity can significantly affect equitable distribution, alimony awards, and the overall financial outcome of a divorce. Florida...
Financial affidavits in Florida divorce cases are generally mandatory under Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.285. In most dissolution of marriage proceedings in Florida, both parties must file sworn financial affidavits that disclose income, expenses, assets, and liabilities. These affidavits are central to the...