Monthly Archives: October 2023
What “Substantial Changes” Justify Modifying a Durational Alimony Award in Florida?
Durational alimony in a Florida divorce is meant to provide a former spouse with economic assistance for a fixed period of time. A durational alimony award will terminate early if the recipient remarries. Either party can also ask a court to modify a durational award based on a “substantial change” in circumstances. Florida Appeals… Read More »
Can a Florida Court Award Time-sharing Rights to a Non-Parent?
Recent changes to Florida’s child custody laws create a rebuttable presumption that a 50/50 time-sharing arrangement between both of a child’s parents are in that child’s best interest. Time-sharing is often a contentious issue in a divorce where minor children are involved. And in some cases, even individuals who are not a child’s legal… Read More »
What Is the Difference Between Divorce and Annulment in Florida?
Most failed marriages end in divorce. But there are some cases where one or both parties may wish to pursue an annulment instead. But what is the difference? Does it matter whether you end a marriage by divorce or annulment? And how does an annulment affect issues like child custody? What Is an Annulment?… Read More »
Can You Get a Florida Divorce for a Common-Law Marriage?
Marriage has not always been regulated by the state. In colonial America, many couples entered into “common law” marriages that were not formally recognized by any governmental or religious body. These couples held themselves out as married but never obtained any kind of marriage license. Over time, of course, the states took a greater… Read More »