Handling a pre-construction condo issue in a Florida divorce can be complex because the property may not yet exist as a completed unit at the time the marriage dissolves. Florida courts must determine whether the spouses own a marital asset, a contractual right, or a...
No-Fault Divorce in Florida is the legal framework that permits spouses to dissolve a marriage without proving misconduct such as adultery, cruelty, or abandonment. Florida adopted this modern approach through the Marriage Dissolution Act of 1971, which fundamentally changed how courts evaluate marital breakdown. Today,...
When a spouse moves to another state during divorce in Florida, important jurisdictional questions arise that can affect the entire case. Florida courts must determine whether they retain authority to decide the dissolution of marriage, property division, alimony, and any related child custody issues. In...
Divorce without a lawyer in Florida is legally possible, but it requires strict compliance with Florida procedural rules and financial disclosure obligations. In Miami and throughout Florida, individuals may file for dissolution of marriage without hiring an attorney, often referred to as proceeding pro se....
Self employment income issues present unique financial and evidentiary challenges in family law litigation. When one spouse operates a business, owns a professional practice, or earns income through independent contracting, the court must determine the spouse’s true economic income in order to calculate child support,...
Proving parental alienation in Florida court requires a careful combination of legal strategy, credible evidence, and a clear understanding of Florida family law. When one parent intentionally undermines the child’s relationship with the other parent, courts may consider that conduct when determining or modifying parental...
Protect your business in a Florida divorce by understanding how Florida courts classify business interests, value enterprise goodwill, and apply equitable distribution under Florida law. Business owners facing divorce in Miami must consider whether their company will be treated as marital property, how commingling can...
Unequal distribution in Florida divorce is one of the most misunderstood areas of equitable distribution litigation. Florida law begins with a strong presumption that marital assets and liabilities will be divided equally. However, section 61.075, Florida Statutes, expressly permits a trial court to award an...
Imputed income in Florida alimony cases is one of the most contested and misunderstood issues in dissolution proceedings. When one spouse claims inability to work or reduced earnings, Florida courts may assign a hypothetical income for purposes of calculating alimony. In Miami-Dade County, where high...