In Florida, the court cannot enter a final judgment of dissolution of marriage unless the statutory and procedural requirements are satisfied and the appropriate parties appear before the court. The rules governing attendance at the final divorce hearing are primarily found in the Florida Family...
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....
The phrase nolle prosse frequently appears in Miami-Dade criminal dockets and domestic violence cases, yet many defendants and alleged victims misunderstand its meaning and legal consequences. In Florida criminal procedure, a nolle prosequi, often abbreviated as “nolle prosse,” is the formal decision by the State Attorney...
The Florida divorce process is governed by Chapter 61 of the Florida Statutes and the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure. Understanding the Florida divorce process is essential for spouses considering dissolution of marriage in Miami and throughout Miami-Dade County. Divorce law in Florida establishes...
Understanding how child custody works in Florida is essential for parents navigating divorce or paternity proceedings in Miami-Dade County and throughout the State of Florida. Florida child custody law is governed primarily by Chapter 61 of the Florida Statutes, interpreted through binding Florida Supreme Court...
Equitable distribution Florida law governs how courts divide property and debt during divorce. Under Fla. Stat. § 61.075, marital assets and liabilities must be distributed fairly between spouses when a marriage dissolves. The statute creates a structured process for identifying marital property, valuing that property,...
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...
Interspousal gifts in Florida divorce proceedings raise important questions regarding marital property, equitable distribution, and the legal presumption that certain transfers between spouses during a marriage become marital assets. Understanding how interspousal gifts Florida divorce courts analyze can significantly affect the outcome of property division...
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...