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...
Income Deduction Orders If you are currently going through a Florida divorce and are supposed to receive child support and/or alimony - you should be aware of Income Deduction Orders. Put simply, it is an order issued by a judge through which the parent who is...
Many couples ask whether it is possible to waive alimony in Florida through a prenuptial agreement, postnuptial agreement, or marital settlement agreement. Under Florida law, spouses generally have the freedom to contract regarding financial rights within marriage, including the ability to waive spousal support. However,...
Mandatory Financial Disclosure Florida requirements are one of the most important procedural rules in Florida family law cases. In divorce, paternity, and other family law matters involving financial issues, both parties must disclose detailed financial information so the court can fairly determine issues such as...
What happens when there is a Prenuptial Agreement and then a Void Marriage in a Florida Divorce? Florida Law governs whether a premarital agreement remains enforceable when the underlying marriage is later determined to be legally void. In Florida family law litigation, particularly in Miami...