Monthly Archives: June 2024
Florida Man Successfully Appeals Domestic Violence Injunction
In the case of McGuire v. Boscan, the appellee, Ms. Boscan, had a domestic violence order of protection entered against the defendant for two incidents that occurred in 2017. Mr. McGuire appealed a final judgment of injunction for protection against domestic violence without minor children entered against him on behalf of Ms. Boscan, his… Read More »
Establishing Paternity In Florida
There are several ways to establish paternity in Florida. The simplest way is when you are married to a woman who is giving birth to the child. In Florida, there is a legal presumption that a husband is the legal father of a child born during the marriage. But what if you’re not married?… Read More »
Former Wife Files Motion For Contempt Based On Failure To Pay Alimony
Recent changes to the law have done away with permanent alimony. Today, a former spouse is only entitled to durational alimony which is calculated based on the length of the marriage. However, the appeals courts are still hearing cases concerning permanent alimony for agreements that were entered into prior to the law change. In… Read More »
Appeals Court Hears Case Considering Husband’s Petition To End Durational Alimony
Alimony is awarded in many Florida divorce cases. Generally, the spouse receiving alimony must show a genuine need for spousal support and the party paying alimony must have the ability to make the payments. The size and duration of the alimony payments are generally based on the length of the marriage. In one case,… Read More »