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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...
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. 2023-301), the parent trying to get more than equal time faces a higher burden — and these 11 mistakes can destroy that case. [5] Facing...
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 a Voluntary Acknowledgment (DH-511) at the hospital — it’s free and takes effect immediately. Since the Good Dad Act (HB 775, effective July 1, 2023),...
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 of domestic violence.. Behind closed doors and drawn curtains exists a silent struggle that often goes unnoticed by many. It’s a struggle of fear, anguish,...
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 father’s involvement in important decisions regarding the child’s welfare, including custody, visitation, and allows for financial support for the child. 2023 Update: Florida established a...