Emergency disputes involving children and sudden interstate moves often force courts to act quickly, sometimes before a full evidentiary record can develop. Florida law draws an important distinction between relocations that occur after a court order or pending action and those that happen beforehand. A recent ruling from a Florida…
Disputes over paternity testing present some of the most sensitive issues in family law, particularly when a child has already known one man as a father for years. Florida courts have repeatedly emphasized that genetic truth alone does not control these cases. Instead, the law prioritizes stability, emotional security, and…
Relocation disputes in family law place courts in the difficult position of balancing a parent’s right to move with the need to preserve a child’s stability and meaningful relationships. These cases often involve sharply conflicting testimony and require trial courts to make detailed credibility determinations under Florida’s relocation statute. A…
Property disputes between former spouses often surface years after a divorce, especially when jointly owned real estate remains unsold and one party shoulders the financial burden alone. A recent decision from a Florida court highlights how courts address reimbursement claims in partition actions when a marital settlement agreement addresses some…
Paternity disputes often unfold at the crossroads of biology, legal status, and parental identity, and few issues in family law ignite more urgency than determining who has the right to claim fatherhood. A recent ruling from a Florida court shows how quickly these cases can turn, especially when one man…
Few areas of family law carry weight equal to termination of parental rights, where the court’s decision can permanently redefine a family’s future. These cases often involve complex medical evidence, competing expert testimony, and deeply emotional circumstances, all of which demand intensive judicial scrutiny. A recent decision from a Florida…
Florida courts regularly confront deeply emotional disputes involving parental discipline, allegations of domestic violence, and the limits of legal protection in contentious family dynamics. A recent Florida ruling highlights the importance of distinguishing between genuine domestic violence and permissible parental discipline, especially when a trial court’s findings do not align…
Florida’s sweeping alimony reform continues to influence dissolution proceedings in significant and sometimes unexpected ways. One recent Florida decision demonstrates how the timing of legislative amendments can reshape the outcome of a long-term marriage’s financial resolution, even after the parties have completed a final hearing. If you or your spouse…
In family law, financial calculations must strictly comply with statutory requirements to ensure fairness and accuracy. When trial courts base support obligations on gross income rather than net income, the result can significantly overstate a parent’s ability to pay. A recent decision from a Florida court highlights this principle, reversing…
In family law, property division often presents complex issues when unmarried parents or former partners jointly own real estate. When co-owners cannot agree on the sale or disposition of property, Florida law allows one party to seek partition through the courts. However, even when parties reach an agreement to sell…