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TL;DR: Florida’s divorce rate dropped to 3.0 per 1,000 residents in 2023, down from 3.4 in 2021 (CDC NVSS, 2023). Florida courts processed 70,823 dissolution filings in FY 2023–24 (FL Courts). Duval County (Jacksonville) has a 14.0% divorced population — above the state average. Below, Jacksonville family law attorney Adam...
Religious Demographics of Divorce 2023 Update: Florida eliminated permanent alimony and established a 50/50 custody presumption effective July 1, 2023 (SB 1416 / Ch. 2023-301). These reforms changed how courts handle property division, support, and parenting plans in every Florida divorce.. Divorce is an emotionally charged subject that touches the...
TL;DR: Yes — Florida law allows you to file for child support at any time after your divorce is final. Under F.S. § 61.30, child support is calculated using the Income Shares Model based on both parents’ combined income and the time-sharing schedule. There is no statute of limitations on...
What is Annulment? Annulment is a legal process that declares a marriage null and void, as if it had never taken place. Unlike divorce, which ends a valid marriage, annulment essentially erases the marriage from existence. [1] An annulment can occur in Florida for a variety of reasons, such as...
What is Dementia? 2023 Update: Florida eliminated permanent alimony and established a 50/50 custody presumption effective July 1, 2023 (SB 1416 / Ch. 2023-301). These reforms changed how courts handle property division, support, and parenting plans in every Florida divorce.. Dementia is a term used to describe a group of...
How Are Children Affected by Divorce? There is a lot of misinformation about the effects that divorce has on children and this article will address some common misconceptions as well as provide advice for parents who have been left wondering what they should do when faced with separation or an...
Are you experiencing legal issues related to child custody? Interference With Child Custody or Visitation Interference with custody refers to any intentional act that illegally prevents the non-custodial parent from exercising their rightful visitation or custody time with their child. This interference can take various forms, including denial of...
Navigating the process of divorce and child custody. Here are a few key points to remember about social media. How Social Media Impacts Your Child Custody Case One of the key factors that courts consider when making custody decisions is the child’s best interests. This means that any behavior...