Under Florida law, alimony determinations must be supported by specific factual findings regarding both parties’ financial circumstances. This means, in part, that courts must carefully assess the needs of the receiving spouse and the ability of the paying spouse to meet those needs. The importance of adhering to statutory guidelines…
Under Florida law, issues related to the enforcement of temporary support orders during divorce proceedings must adhere to the principles of finality and jurisdiction. Courts must carefully navigate procedural rules to ensure compliance with interlocutory and final judgments, avoiding errors that could render orders unenforceable. The importance of correctly applying…
Under Florida law, paternity determinations must be grounded in valid evidence and aligned with statutory requirements. Courts must ensure that any findings of fraud or misrepresentation are appropriately addressed and that legal parentage is resolved based on the child’s best interests, as demonstrated in a recent Florida decision addressing claims…
Under Florida law, courts determining alimony modifications must assess whether substantial changes in circumstances justify altering prior agreements. Courts are required to base their decisions on competent evidence and equity considerations. A recent Florida decision highlights the importance of detailed analysis and evidence when evaluating whether retirement can justify a…
Under Florida law, courts making timesharing decisions must base their determinations on the child’s best interests, supported by substantial evidence. When a court’s decision relies on speculative or unsupported assumptions, it risks reversal. A recent Florida decision illustrates the need for competent evidence when ordering significant changes to a child’s…
Under Florida law, child custody cases involving multiple states are governed by the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), which aims to prevent jurisdictional conflicts and ensure due process. Recently, a Florida court issued an opinion highlighting the importance of procedural fairness when a trial court relinquishes jurisdiction…
Under Florida law, courts and administrative agencies are required to base child support obligations on actual income during the relevant period and to attach necessary documentation to support their findings. If they fail to do so, any child support obligations they impose may be vacated, as demonstrated in a recent…
Under Florida law, courts may enforce alimony provisions from out-of-state divorce agreements but are limited in their authority to modify these obligations. This was illustrated in a recent case in which a Florida court reviewed a trial court’s ruling involving alimony credits from Social Security payments and clarified that an…
Although Florida law anticipates that parents will provide financial support for their children, the obligation to do so typically ends when the children reach the age of majority. Parties are free to enter into agreements that enlarge their responsibilities, however, and dictate that they will provide support for education or…
Under Florida law, parents are expected to provide financial support for their children. As such, it is not uncommon for one parent to seek child support from their co-parent. When determining an appropriate support obligation in child support cases, the courts will look at, among other things, the party’s income.…