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Does Following or Liking Your Ex on Social Media Violate the Restraining Order?
Restraining orders are court-issued orders designed to protect a victim of harassment, domestic violence, physical abuse, or stalking from another person. A restraining or protective order requires the restrained person to stay away from the protected person – who is often their former wife or husband following a divorce – and prohibits them from… Read More »
Divorce vs. Annulment of Marriage: Can You Annul Your Marriage in Florida?
Every state has its own regulations for ending a marriage, either through the divorce process or annulment. Florida’s family law, however, does not explicitly address the annulment of marriage. Over the years, Florida’s appellate courts have issued numerous rulings, which now constitute annulment laws. Many people think annulment and divorce are synonyms. While it… Read More »
5 Reasons a Parent May Lose Custody You Didn’t Know About
Child custody is not eternal. If one parent does something that endangers their child, a Florida court will likely revoke custody rights without any hesitation. However, that parent must do something very terrible or unacceptable to have child custody revoked in Florida, such as abusing or neglecting the child, sexually assaulting him or her,… Read More »
Disestablishing Paternity in Florida to Terminate the Child Support Obligation
In some situations, a father may need his paternity to be disestablished. But why? Let’s review an example. When an unmarried couple has a child, the paternity will be established at birth, either through genetic testing or voluntarily. If paternity was established, the father assumes the obligation to provide for the child. If the… Read More »
Florida Ranked Low Among the Best States to Raise Children
Even though Florida’s year-round warm weather offers a roughly endless list of kid-friendly activities, the Sunshine State is not the best state to raise a family. This was the finding of a new study by WalletHub, a popular personal finance website. According to Patch, Florida ranked low among the best states to raise children…. Read More »
Can Your Retirement Funds Be Used to Satisfy Child Support or Alimony Obligations?
Many Floridians mistakenly believe that no one can touch their retirement funds to satisfy child support or alimony obligations. However, that is not entirely true. Not all retirements funds are “untouchable” if you have unpaid spousal or child support amounts. It is a common misconception that creditors and your former spouse cannot touch the… Read More »
Are You Eligible for Durational Alimony in Florida?
Durational alimony is a relatively new concept in Florida’s family law, which is why many divorced and separated couples underestimate its importance. A Florida court has the authority to grant spousal support to the lower-earning spouses in the form of: bridge-the-gap; rehabilitative; lump sum; permanent periodic; and durational alimony. If you are wondering whether… Read More »
Filing for Florida Divorce Online: Everything You Need to Know
The Internet has dramatically revolutionized many aspects of our lives, which is why it is not surprising that people can for divorce online in Florida nowadays. Although filing for divorce online is not as easy as it might sound, doing so may be an optimal option for couples who have an uncontested divorce case…. Read More »
5 Tips to Negotiate Holiday Gifts for Your Kids with Your Ex-Spouse After Divorce
Even after your Florida divorce is final, you may still have to negotiate with your former spouse or even make decisions together, especially if you have shared children. If this is your first holiday season after the divorce, brace yourself for holiday gift negotiations. Typically, holiday seasons trigger a wide range of family law… Read More »
Does Your Ex-Spouse’s Cohabitation Stop Alimony Payments in Florida?
In Florida, the payer spouse can stop alimony payments if the recipient is cohabitating or engaged in a supportive relationship with another individual. However, determining what constitutes “cohabitation” and “supportive relationship” in Florida is not always clear. To determine whether your circumstances warrant a modification of the alimony order, speak with an Orlando spousal… Read More »