Credit card debt in a Florida divorce is governed by Florida’s equitable distribution framework, which determines how marital assets and liabilities are classified and allocated between spouses. Under Florida law, courts presume that liabilities incurred during the marriage are marital and therefore subject to equitable...
Ultimate decision making authority arises in custody disputes when parents share parental responsibility but cannot consistently agree on important issues affecting their child. Florida family law strongly favors shared parental responsibility, meaning both parents must confer and jointly make major decisions about a child’s upbringing....
I recently received this question re: whether a prenuptial agreement overrides a will in Florida frequently arises in estate disputes, probate litigation, and marital planning. The short answer is that a valid prenuptial agreement can override inheritance rights that would otherwise arise under a will...
Medical practice valuation in a Florida divorce is a complex financial and legal process governed primarily by Florida’s equitable distribution statute. When a physician owns or operates a medical practice during a marriage, that practice may constitute a marital asset subject to division. Under Florida...
Divorce mediation is a central component of the dissolution of marriage process in Florida. Courts in Miami and throughout Florida regularly require parties to attend mediation before a contested divorce proceeds to trial. Mediation allows spouses to negotiate and resolve disputes involving property division, alimony,...
Adultery and alimony in Florida divorce law is a topic that frequently arises in Miami family law cases, yet many spouses misunderstand how marital misconduct affects financial support after divorce. Under Florida law, adultery does not automatically prevent a spouse from receiving alimony or guarantee...
When a Florida divorce involves the marital home or other real property, the question of value is rarely simple. Indeed, the fair market value assigned to real estate can determine not only who receives the property but also the entire financial architecture of the final...
Stepparent custody Florida law is a complex issue that arises frequently in Miami family court proceedings. When a marriage ends or a parent becomes unable to care for a child, stepparents sometimes seek legal custody or parental responsibility. However, Florida courts treat stepparents as nonparents...
The issue of spouse hoarding money divorce Florida arises frequently in dissolution proceedings when one spouse controls marital finances and restricts the other spouse’s access to funds. In many Miami divorce cases, one party may control bank accounts, business income, or liquid assets, leaving the...