The question “are alimony payments forever in Florida” is one of the most frequently searched issues in Florida family law. Individuals considering divorce in Miami and throughout Florida often worry that spousal support will last indefinitely. Florida law does not automatically require lifelong alimony. Instead,...
Marital debt division in Florida divorce cases is governed by the equitable distribution framework established under Florida law. When a marriage ends in Miami or elsewhere in Florida, courts must determine how both marital assets and marital liabilities will be allocated between the spouses. The...
Divorce and Social Security benefits in Florida is a topic that frequently arises in family law cases, particularly when spouses approach retirement age or when long-term marriages dissolve in Miami and throughout Florida. Many divorcing spouses are surprised to learn that federal law allows a...
A violation of restraining order Florida law occurs when a respondent knowingly disobeys a court issued injunction for protection. Florida courts treat violations of injunctions for protection against domestic violence, stalking, repeat violence, sexual violence, and dating violence as serious criminal and civil offenses. In...
A parenting plan, also known as a custody and/or visitation agreement, is a document that specifically stipulates the custody and visitation arrangement and decision-making responsibilities of each parent in cases of divorce. This document is an important part of the divorce agreement, as it spells...
When you demonstrate that a spouse lied on a financial affidavit, Florida courts treat the issue as one of the most serious violations in a dissolution of marriage case. Financial affidavits are sworn statements filed in nearly every family law case in Miami-Dade County and...
The legal treatment of SSI and SSDI child support Florida issues is frequently misunderstood in divorce and paternity litigation. Parents and practitioners often ask whether disability benefits affect a child support obligation, whether those benefits count as income, and whether Social Security payments to a...
Financial mistakes during divorce in Florida can significantly impact the equitable distribution of marital assets, the long term financial stability of both spouses, and the ultimate outcome of a dissolution of marriage proceeding. Divorce litigation frequently involves complex financial issues that require careful analysis of...
Dependency court proceedings in Florida determine whether a child has been abused, abandoned, or neglected and what actions the court must take to protect the child’s welfare. Participation in dependency court proceedings in Florida is governed primarily by Chapter 39 of the Florida Statutes and...