Self-employed income issues frequently arise when one spouse operates a business, receives cash payments, or controls the reporting of earnings. Determining accurate income is critical in divorce proceedings because child support, alimony, and equitable distribution often depend on reliable financial information. Florida courts recognize that...
Understanding how to vacate a divorce judgment in Florida is critical for parties who believe a final judgment was entered based on mistake, fraud, procedural error, or other legally recognized grounds. Although Florida courts strongly favor the finality of judgments, the law does provide mechanisms...
Most people have heard that a creditor can only take 25% of a paycheck. Alimony garnishment limits in Florida work differently. A decision the Fourth District Court of Appeal released on October 7, 2026, confirms it. A court can take up to 65% of a...
When a spouse refuses to sign divorce papers in Florida, many people mistakenly believe that the divorce cannot proceed. Florida law does not require mutual consent to dissolve a marriage. A single spouse may initiate and complete a divorce even if the other spouse refuses...
A jointly owned condo in Miami divorce proceedings is often one of the most significant assets addressed in Florida family law litigation. In Miami and throughout Florida, condominiums frequently represent a substantial portion of the marital estate, particularly given the high value of real estate...
Divorcing a spouse in Venezuela from Florida is a question that increasingly arises in Miami family law cases involving international marriages. South Florida’s diverse population means that many couples maintain cross-border relationships, property interests, and residency ties in multiple countries. When a marriage breaks down...
Trust funds in Florida divorce proceedings often raise complex legal questions about whether the trust constitutes a marital asset subject to equitable distribution. Under Florida family law, courts analyze the source of the trust, how the funds were treated during the marriage, and whether the...
Understanding a deposition process is essential for anyone navigating a family law case in Miami or elsewhere in the state. Depositions are a core component of the discovery process in Florida divorce litigation, allowing attorneys to obtain sworn testimony from parties and witnesses before trial....
Proper Jurisdiction Child Custody Florida is often the first and most critical legal issue in interstate and international parenting disputes. Before any Florida court can enter or modify a parenting plan, it must have subject matter jurisdiction under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement...