There will not be an alimony reform this year. The House passed an alimony reform bill but the Senate did not pass any alimony bill this year. Legislative update: Alimony reform to be back next year, this process will not stop until alimony reform is accomplished. 50/50 timesharing as the best interest of the child is still a …
Learn about how the courts handle child custody cases in Florida.
The trial court will follow the acronym of P.E.A.C.E. as a roadmap to resolve the case.
Parental responsibility and child related issues are the most emotionally charged issues of all divorce cases. The duties and responsibilities of the divorcing parents and the family court judge are the greatest and most complex. When divorcing parents hand over the responsibilities of parenthood to the judicial branch of government to decide the most intimate family issues, it is very …
It is beneficial to your case to act appropriately at all times. There is no benefit to acting with rage or immaturity during mediation or in the courtroom. When addressing the court you will be judged in much better light if you are courteous and act appropriately. Remember, you are being judged by a stranger, the judge, to make decisions …
The divorce process begins with your initial consultation with your attorney. The selection of your legal representative is an important decision as you are relying on that person to provide you legal advice. Please keep in mind that throughout the process you are the only decision maker. Your attorney can and should make recommendations, not decisions. You are the decision …
