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...
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...
Net Income for Child Support in Florida is the foundational calculation that determines how much a parent will pay or receive under Florida’s statutory child support guidelines. In Miami-Dade County and throughout the State of Florida, courts must strictly apply section 61.30, Florida Statutes, to...
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...
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...
In Florida family law litigation, determining a parent’s income is often the most consequential issue in calculating child support. This is especially true when a parent operates a closely held business such as a Subchapter S corporation. The issue commonly arises when the shareholder-parent reports...
Child Support under Florida Law is governed by a comprehensive statutory framework designed to ensure that children receive financial support from both parents after separation, divorce, or the establishment of paternity. Florida courts follow specific statutory guidelines that determine how support is calculated, how long...
Child Custody Jurisdiction in Florida is governed primarily by the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), codified in Chapter 61 of the Florida Statutes. Understanding Child Custody Jurisdiction in Florida is essential for parents involved in interstate custody disputes, relocation conflicts, or enforcement...
Is Child Support Tax Deductible in Florida? This question frequently arises in divorce and paternity cases throughout Miami and across Florida. Parents navigating family law proceedings often want to understand whether child support payments reduce taxable income, whether the recipient must report child support as...