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50/50 Options For Co-Parenting Schedules

By Greater Orlando Family Law |

Recent changes to Florida law have made it simpler for fathers to get shared custody and 50/50 time-sharing schedules with their children. In fact, there’s a presumption under the law that 50/50 time-sharing is in the best interest of the children. When the court makes child custody decisions, it does so under the presumption… Read More »

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Allegations Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse In A Florida Custody Case

By Greater Orlando Family Law |

Recent changes to Florida’s family law rules presume that parents should be allotted 50/50 timesharing. This is the default arrangement ordered by the courts. However, the Florida courts also use “the best interest of the child standard” to determine whether or not that presumption is workable. For instance, if one parent is determined to… Read More »

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What Is A Status Quo Order In A Florida Divorce Case?

By Greater Orlando Family Law |

A status quo order is a court order that is issued in family law cases to maintain the existing conditions or arrangements between the parties while their legal dispute is occurring. In Florida, such orders are most commonly seen in family law or child custody cases where they aim to prevent sudden changes initiated… Read More »

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Is Adultery A Factor In Whether The Courts Award Alimony?

By Greater Orlando Family Law |

Most people wouldn’t want to pay alimony to a cheating spouse. You may feel as though that spouse caused the breakdown of your marriage by cheating, and they don’t deserve to be paid for an extended period of time for their conduct. It’s perfectly reasonable to feel that way. Florida Statutes § 61.08  provides… Read More »

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Unwed Father’s Rights In Florida

By Greater Orlando Family Law |

On July 1, 2023, a new law went into effect. Florida legislators passed a revised procedure for unmarried fathers to establish paternity, child support, and visitation. The new legislation made it possible for unmarried fathers to receive parental rights that were previously exclusive to the mother of the newborn child. Under the old law,… Read More »

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Child Custody And Florida’s Relocation Statute

By Greater Orlando Family Law |

The Florida courts craft custody and visitation arrangements on the principle that the child benefits from having continued relationships with both parents. However, circumstances change. One parent may decide to move to another state or even across the country. This can create numerous problems. Court intervention may be needed to resolve them. In Florida,… Read More »

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How Do Florida Courts Determine Parenting Time After Divorce?

By Greater Orlando Family Law |

Divorce is a challenging time, particularly for children. The courts understand this and seek to install arrangements that are in the best interests of the children. In fact, the law requires the courts to make decisions that are in the best interests of the children at all times. The courts presume that having both… Read More »

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Is My Spouse Hiding Assets From Me Pending Our Divorce?

By Greater Orlando Family Law |

In Florida, when you divorce, all of the property that you accumulated during the marriage becomes part of the marital estate. The marital estate must be divided during the divorce. In Florida, we operate on a process known as equitable distribution. Equitable distribution means that assets in the marital estate are divided in accord… Read More »

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What’s The Difference Between Separate And Marital Property During A Florida Divorce?

By Greater Orlando Family Law |

If you’re going through a divorce presently, then it’s important to understand some concepts under the law that will have a profound impact on your case. One of those concepts is separate versus marital property. Once your marriage begins, you begin acquiring assets to the marital estate. It is these assets that are subject… Read More »

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What Is Florida’s New Divorce Stabilization Bill?

By Greater Orlando Family Law |

The Florida legislature recently passed a measure to make Florida divorce laws “more uniform.” The new “Divorce Stabilization Bill” recently cleared both the House and the Senate with unanimous votes in favor of passing the measure. The bill could have numerous effects on the way couples end their marriages. As the name suggests, the… Read More »

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