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2023 Update: Florida established a 50/50 custody presumption effective July 1, 2023 (SB 1416 / Ch. 2023-301). With equal time-sharing as the default, consistent routines and co-parenting plans are more critical than ever for children during divorce. 10 Strategies to Ensure Stability For Your Kids During a Divorce Divorce may...
2023 Update: Florida established a 50/50 custody presumption effective July 1, 2023 (SB 1416 / Ch. 2023-301). With equal time-sharing as the default, co-parenting coordination around holidays and special occasions is more important than ever. Planning a Child’s Birthday Party When Separated Planning your child’s birthday party can be joyful,...
2023 Update: Florida eliminated permanent alimony and established a 50/50 custody presumption effective July 1, 2023 (SB 1416 / Ch. 2023-301). These reforms affect divorce proceedings but do not apply to annulments, which void the marriage entirely. Divorce vs Annulment – Are They the Same? When a marriage comes to...
Financial Abuse in Marriage: Recognizing the 5 Key Signs 2023 Update: Florida’s 2023 family law reform (Ch. 2023-301) established a 50/50 custody presumption, but courts can override this when there is evidence of domestic violence, including financial abuse. Are you unsure if your relationship is healthy when it comes to...
2023 Update: Florida established a 50/50 custody presumption effective July 1, 2023 (SB 1416 / Ch. 2023-301). This changes how parenting plans are structured, as equal time-sharing is now the starting point for all custody arrangements. The Making of a Parenting Plan Creating a parenting plan is one of the...
Bottom line: A divorce in Jacksonville costs between $500 and $50,000+ depending on whether it is uncontested or contested. The Duval County filing fee is $409, and Jacksonville attorney rates range from $200 to $500 per hour [1]. Mediation can cut total costs by 60% or more compared to litigation...
Bottom line: Florida law gives fathers equal custody rights, and since July 1, 2023, a rebuttable presumption of 50/50 time-sharing applies in all new cases (Ch. 2023-301). Unmarried fathers must first establish paternity under F.S. Chapter 742 before asserting custody rights. With 45.8% of Florida births to unmarried mothers (CDC,...
Denial of a 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. Filing for a divorce is a complicated legal process...