Alimony modification after job loss in Florida is governed primarily by Florida Statutes § 61.14, which allows a court to modify an existing alimony obligation when there has been a substantial change in circumstances affecting a party’s financial ability to pay. In Miami and throughout...
Understanding how to reopen a divorce case in Florida is essential for individuals who discover errors, fraud, or newly discovered evidence after a final judgment has been entered. Florida courts recognize that although divorce judgments are intended to provide finality, circumstances sometimes arise that justify...
If an ex takes your child and refuses to return them in Florida, immediate legal remedies exist under Florida family law. A parent facing this situation can seek emergency court intervention, including enforcement of an existing parenting plan, civil contempt sanctions, relocation enforcement, or a...
Dating while separated in Florida is a common concern for individuals who have begun the divorce process but have not yet finalized their marriage dissolution. Many spouses assume that once they separate from their partner they are free to begin new romantic relationships without legal...
Protecting a professional license in a Florida divorce is a critical concern for physicians, dentists, attorneys, accountants, and other licensed professionals whose livelihoods depend on maintaining control over their careers and business reputations. In Florida family law litigation, the distinction between a professional license itself...
Dismissal for lack of prosecution Florida is a procedural doctrine that carries substantial consequences in dissolution of marriage, paternity, modification, and post judgment enforcement proceedings pending in Miami Dade County. Governed by Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.420(d), the rule establishes a bright line...
A Qualified Domestic Relations Order Florida practitioners regularly encounter is one of the most important financial tools in modern divorce litigation. Retirement assets often represent the largest marital asset in long term marriages, particularly in high income households throughout Miami and Miami-Dade County. Understanding the...
Imputed Income in Florida Child Support Cases is one of the most litigated and misunderstood doctrines in Florida family law. In Miami-Dade County and throughout Florida, courts regularly confront situations where a parent is unemployed or underemployed, and the issue becomes whether income should be...
Florida alimony after the 2023 reform represents one of the most significant shifts in Florida family law in decades. Effective July 1, 2023, the Legislature amended section 61.08, Florida Statutes, eliminating permanent alimony and imposing strict guidelines on duration, amount, and modification. For spouses filing...