Florida courts decide custody, formally called parenting plans and time-sharing, based on the best interests of the child rather than which parent wants what. Evidence of instability, poor judgment, or...
A Florida court will not change an existing parenting plan just because one parent wants something different. Under Florida Statute 61.13(3), a judge can only modify custody, parental responsibility, or...
A prenuptial agreement is signed before the wedding, and a postnuptial agreement is signed after. Both can address property, debt, and support, but Florida applies different legal standards and disclosure...
A marital settlement agreement is the private contract spouses negotiate to resolve property, support, and parenting issues. A divorce decree, known in Florida as a final judgment of dissolution of...
Florida law now presumes that equal time-sharing, commonly called 50/50 custody, is in a child's best interest. That presumption can be overcome with evidence, and several schedule structures are used...
Florida is a no-fault divorce state, so you do not need to prove wrongdoing to end a marriage. Certain actions, financial decisions, and communications can still affect alimony, property division,...
It is possible for your ex to be allowed to be with the children only when he is supervised, but that is not often done. For your ex to be...
Seeking a restraining order can be crucial in ensuring personal safety and peace of mind. Whether dealing with domestic violence, stalking, harassment, or other threats, knowing your options and the process can...
Divorce mediation is an alternative to the traditional adversarial divorce process that can work for many couples, although not every couple. This process is typically less contentious and more cooperative, aiming...
As of July 1, 2023 Florida no longer awards permanent alimony, effectively eliminating it as an option for divorces filed after that date. While this substantial shift in how the state...