What is a High-Conflict Divorce? 2023 Update: Florida eliminated permanent alimony and established a 50/50 custody presumption effective July 1, 2023 (SB 1416 / Ch.
TL;DR: Florida judges evaluate 20 best-interest factors under F.S. § 61.13 when deciding custody. [1] Since the 2023 reform established a 50/50 time-sharing presumption (Ch.
TL;DR: In Florida, unmarried fathers have zero legal rights to their children until paternity is established under F.S. Chapter 742. The easiest method is signing
Military Divorce vs. Regular Divorce in the United States The divorce rate among military couples is 4.8% compared to approximately 2.5% of the general public.
2023 Update: Florida’s 2023 family law reform (Ch. 2023-301) established a 50/50 custody presumption, but courts can still override this presumption when there is evidence
Determining paternity during pregnancy carries legal, social, and medical benefits. Establishing paternity allows for legal rights and responsibilities to be determined accurately. This ensures the
TL;DR: Florida reported 103,915 domestic violence offenses and 220 DV homicides in a single year — roughly 20% of all Florida homicides (FL DCF) [1].
Misconceptions About Paternity Actions Establishing paternity is necessary for both legal and emotional reasons. It grants rights and responsibilities to the biological father and benefits
TL;DR: Florida courts processed 79,483 injunction-for-protection filings in FY 2023-24, with domestic violence accounting for 54.8% of all petitions (FL Courts Statistical Reference Guide). There
A Temporary Custody Order refers to a legal arrangement in which a non-parent or non-custodial parent is given the authority to care for a child
