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2023 Update: Florida established a 50/50 custody presumption effective July 1, 2023 (SB 1416 / Ch. 2023-301). Courts can still deviate from this presumption when a child has special needs that require specific accommodations, but the starting point for all custody cases has changed.. Special Needs Children and Divorce in...
TL;DR: Florida’s 2023 family law reform (Ch. 2023-301) changed the rules on custody, alimony, and property division — and most people going through divorce don’t realize it. [6] These 10 mistakes cost Jacksonville families thousands of dollars and months of unnecessary litigation. After 25 years handling divorces in Duval County,...
2023 Update: Florida eliminated permanent alimony and established a 50/50 custody presumption effective July 1, 2023 (SB 1416 / Ch. 2023-301). These changes may affect the issues being negotiated and the reasons for postponement in your divorce case.. Divorce is often a complex and emotional process, and various factors can...
TL;DR: Florida is an equitable distribution state — not equal, but fair — governed by 10 statutory factors under F.S. § 61.075 [1]. The biggest asset protection mistakes happen before filing: commingling separate property, hiding assets (which can result in forfeiture and perjury charges), and failing to document pre-marital ownership....
What to Expect During a Military Divorce in Jacksonville 2023 Update: Florida eliminated permanent alimony and established a 50/50 custody presumption effective July 1, 2023 (SB 1416 / Ch. 2023-301). These changes affect military divorce proceedings, including custody, support, and benefit calculations.. According to the census data, the divorce rate...
What is the 20/20/20 Rule? According to 2021 data, the divorce rate among military personnel is 4.08%, which is higher than the national rate of 2.05% and the highest rate when considering various types of jobs. [1] [2] 2023 Update: Florida eliminated permanent alimony and established a 50/50 custody presumption...
TL;DR: Florida no longer uses the term “visitation” — the law calls it time-sharing, and the 2023 reform (Ch. 2023-301) creates a rebuttable presumption of 50/50 time-sharing in all custody cases. Courts evaluate 20 best interest factors under F.S. § 61.13(3) to determine the schedule. Common arrangements include alternating weeks,...
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. 2023-301). In high-conflict cases, these changes affect how courts handle contested custody and support issues.. A high-conflict divorce is one where one spouse does not...